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Description

The RS21 One Design is a modern keelboat designed with corinthian racing at its heart – keelboat racing the RS way. Finished and completed so you can enjoy close one design sailing without the complex choices. The powerful rig and distinct chines are balanced by well-mannered boat handling and an ergonomic deck layout to ensure everyone sailing has a key role to play and yet ease of use. For those passionate about our planet, the RS21 was developed with sustainability at the core of its design not only in terms of materials but also the carbon footprint of the supply chain, a reduction in single use plastics and efficient logistics. The RS21 International Class is going from strength to strength, with fleets growing over three continents and a national and international racing calendar that is escalating each year. Corinthian sailing, epicly close racing and a class built around removing the arms race, the RS21 is the future of keelboat racing and everything you’d expect from an RS racing class.

This particular boat has been completely tweaked and set up for racing with bundles of extra equipment. In addition to the standard RS equipment that the boat arrived with, such as a top cover, road trailer and a full suit of North Sails, the boat has:
Custom adjustable backstay system that is significantly lighter and more effective
Custom-made mast bag from Sanders Sails to protect the rig when travelling.
Brand new Vakaros race instrument with a custom-made 3D printed mast bracket.
Full race rope set up from Ocean Ropes in Hamble.
Third-hand rig adjustment set-up.

Specifications

Accommodation

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Construction

Overarching Design Goals
Progressive design for simple and affordable club & syndicate ownership
Balanced, quick and enjoyable sailing as a team
Evenly matched, close racing prioritized over ultimate performance
Robust and simple to maintain – efficient fleet operation
Sustainable aspects designed and built in
Hull
Eco-friendly construction using bio derived resins and recycled core materials
Contemporary styling for appeal that reflects cool boats of the era
Maximum waterline length
Balanced rocker line for good performance across the wind range, at the expense of maximum speed at one end or the other
Pronounced chines add form stability as the boat heels and shed water for a drier ride
Foils
Lifting bulb keel – encapsulated in GRP skins
Removable internal keel crane
Composite transom hung rudder – removable
Tiller extension
Deck
Large open cockpit with comfortable space for four crew and more
Open transom for rapid draining
Layout and systems allow handling by two crew if required
Minimal obstructions reduce bruises
Large central port for stowage of sails etc within the boat, adding operating efficiency
Centre mainsheet can be trimmed by helm or crew
Kick bars give ergonomic and secure positions for all crew
No-hiking rule aids racing enjoyment, communication and widens strategic input
Deck designed to allow one hull to stack on another – for efficient event transport and improved sustainability aspects

Equipment

Full suit of North Sails - one main, one jib, one spinnaker
Brand new Vakaros instrument
Custom mast bag from Sanders Sails
Top cover from RS
Road trailer
Keel crane
Kite bag
Full set of custom race ropes from Ocean Ropes + spares from RS
Third Hand rig adjustment system
Custom backstay system
Rudder bag

Engine(s)

E-Propulsion motor system integrated into hull & deck design
Sits almost invisibly behind the keel / under the mainsheet system
Prop leg can be raised while sailing – the bottom fairing plate closes the hull recess
Central speed control unit & removable/rechargeable battery pack

Sails & Spars

Carbon composite mast reduces weight aloft to improves handling
Light weight and pivoting heel make the mast easy to raise by hand
Durable aluminium alloy boom
Carbon composite bowsprit
Quick to rig – 20 minutes from trailer to launch ready
Mainsail with single slab reef system in club spec
Trouble free hanked-on jib
All sails are from North Sails

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