What does RS Sailing stand for?
Racing Sailboats
History. 1957 – H. Taylor & Son (Brockley) Ltd incorporated in the UK on 29 October 1957. Traded as Racing Sailboats and London Dinghy Centre (LDC) in South East London.
How wide is an RS Tera?
SPECIFICATION
| Length | 2.87m (9’5″) |
| Beam | 1.23m (4′) |
| Hull Weight | 43kg (95lbs) |
| Max Crew Weight | 135kg (298lbs) |
How big is a Tera Pro Sail?
RS Tera
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | Sport rig – 38 sq ft (3.5 m2) Pro rig – 50 sq ft (4.6 m2) Mini sail – 28 sq ft (2.6 m2) |
| Racing | |
| RYA PN | RS Tera Sport: 1451 RS Tera Pro: 1351 |
What is the largest sailing dinghy?
470 (dinghy)
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Hull weight | 120 kg (260 lb) |
| LOA | 4,700 mm (15 ft 5 in) |
| LWL | 4,400 mm (14 ft 5 in) |
| Beam | 1,690 mm (5 ft 7 in) |
What does 470 mean in sailing?
The 470 (Four-Seventy) is a double-handed monohull planing dinghy with a centreboard, Bermuda rig, and centre sheeting. Equipped with a spinnaker, trapeze and a large sail-area-to-weight ratio, it is designed to plane easily, and good teamwork is necessary to sail it well.
Why is a 470 boat called a 470?
The name is the overall length of the boat in centimeters (the boat is 4.70 metres long). The hull is made of fiberglass with integral buoyancy tanks. The 470 is an Olympic Class Dinghy recognized by World Sailing.
Can a keelboat capsize?
Unlike a dinghy, a keelboat won’t capsize. In a strong wind, it may heel a long way over, but the ballast in its keel is designed to keep it from capsizing. In a dinghy, to resist heeling you would use live ballast – the crew sitting out on the edge of the boat to counter the effect of the wind.
Is a keelboat a yacht?
A keelboat is a riverine cargo-capable working boat, or a small- to mid-sized recreational sailing yacht.
What is a zest boat?
The RS Zest is a brand new, compact boat that delivers more crew space and practical, enjoyable features than older generation rivals. Class leading space for two sailors, yet small enough for the convenient singlehander. Instructors will love the practical design solutions engineered by our team.
Why is it called a keelboat?
A keelboat is technically any sailboat with a keel—as opposed to a centerboard or daggerboard.
How heavy is a laser?
130.0 lb
Laser (dinghy)
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Hull weight | 58.97 kg (130.0 lb) |
| LOA | 4.2 m (13 ft 9 in) |
| LWL | 3.81 m (12 ft 6 in) |
| Beam | 1.39 m (4 ft 7 in) |
What is an RS Tera dinghy?
The RS Tera is a one-man monohull dinghy in the RS Sailing range of sailing boats. It is recognised by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) as an international class, and is a popular boat for beginners and for children to race. The RS Tera is suitable for introducing newcomers to the sport of sailing, but is also a good boat to race.
Why choose the RS Tera for kids?
From entry level to international competition the RS Tera gets kids hooked on sailing. And that’s exactly what we want. It’s packed with features that make sailing safe and easy. It comes up dry from a capsize. It’s quick and simple to rig by youngsters. It’s tough.
What is the difference between the RS Tera Sport and pro?
Built with a Comptec PE3 hull, the RS Tera has been described to have a modern look. The RS Tera is available in 2 specifications: RS Tera Sport and RS Tera Pro. The RS Tera Sport is designed with beginners and training centres in mind while the RS Tera Pro is more suitable to older, more experienced sailors.
Is the RS Tera ISAF recognised?
Lightweight on a trolley for easy manoeuvring by children. The RS Tera gained International ISAF status in 2007. The RS Tera is an RYA Recognised Junior Class. The RS Tera is an ISAF Learn to Sail boat.