THE RS500 INTERNATIONAL SAILING CLASS
The RS500 is an exciting single trapeze double-handed dinghy recognised as an International Class by World Sailing. The International Class association was formed to represent the sailors of the class and promote their interests read more about us and what we do here for more about the boat click here.
The Class contains people who just enjoy sailing the boat all the way up to those who go to the Olympics. It is sailed by a big mix of people with all ages, all genders and most weights (100-160Kg).
The Class started out in the UK and has spread through Europe and the rest of the World.
If you are young at heart, love to travel and enjoy a big party after sailing, this is your class Join us here
Race hard, play hard!
News
Register for the RS500 European Championships at the RS Games 2026 during the Travemünder Woche
World-Class Racing for RS Sailors! We know you value your time on the water. That’s why RS have worked hard to create a professional racing set-up that ticks all the boxes for this year’s RS Games in Travemünder Woche. What the RS Games has in store: ● World-class racing across 12 RS classes and 13 […]
Read moreRegister for the 2025 RS500 Worlds in the Follonica, Italy!
This years’ worlds championship will be held in Follonica, Italy, during the first week of August (4th – 8th). You can find all the information about the event and the entry form on the website of the hosting club: https://www.lnifollonica.com/rs500 See you in Italy!
Read moreRegister for the 2024 RS500 Worlds in the Netherlands!
Registration for the 2024 RS500 World Championships is now open! We’re thrilled to announce that after eight years, the championships will return to Bruinisse, Zeeland, in the Netherlands. It’s an exciting prospect, especially considering the Dutch reputation for throwing unforgettable parties. But the 2024 Worlds won’t just be about competition on the water and battling […]
Read moreRS500 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023 AT NECHRANICE RESERVOIR, CZECH REPUBLIC
The RS500 World Championships 2023 took place on the Nechranice Reservoir in the Chomutov region; the fifth largest body of water in the Czech Republic. Commemorating 130 years of Czech yachting, this Championship saw 44 crews competing from eight countries – including Estonia and Ukraine. Day 0: Over the weekend of 22nd/23rd July the competitors arrived and […]
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