RS300
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The RS300 is a modern racing sailing dinghy
made by RS Sailing
. The RS300 is a one-design, single-handed, hiking dinghy with a PY
(Portsmouth Yardstick, RYA
) of 1000 . Designed by Clive Everest first produced in 1998 it is thought to be based on the International Moth
, of which Everest was a successful designer .
Dinghy sailing
Dinghy sailing is the activity of sailing small boats by using five essential controls:* the sails* the foils ....
made by RS Sailing
RS Sailing
RS Sailing is an international designer and builder of sailboats and dinghies supported by a worldwide dealer network and class associations .The current RS range contains 14 dinghies. The RS range includes All Purpose Boats for beginners, families, sailing clubs and schools...
. The RS300 is a one-design, single-handed, hiking dinghy with a PY
Portsmouth yardstick
The Portsmouth Yardstick or Portsmouth handicap scheme is a system of handicapping used primarily in small-boat yacht racing.The handicap is applied to the time taken to sail any course, and the corrected time can be used to compare widely different sailboats on even terms. Portsmouth Numbers are...
(Portsmouth Yardstick, RYA
Royal Yachting Association
The Royal Yachting Association is the national governing body for certain watersports in the United Kingdom. Activities it covers include:* Sailing* Windsurfing* Motor cruising* Sportsboats* Personal watercraft* Powerboat racing...
) of 1000 . Designed by Clive Everest first produced in 1998 it is thought to be based on the International Moth
Moth (dinghy)
The Moth Class is the name for a small development class sailing dinghy. There are three "species" of moths currently in existence: the International Moth, a fast sailing hydrofoil dinghy with liberal restrictions; the Classic Moth, a traditional dinghy with tighter restrictions; and the British...
, of which Everest was a successful designer .
Performance and design
There are two rigs for the boat. Rig A is slightly smaller than Rig B. The two sail sizes ensure that the power-to-weight ratio and handling characteristics are similar for both large and small sailors . In Yachts & Yachting magazine in the year 2000, the RS300 has been described as “…one of the most challenging and exciting dinghies I have ever sailed…”, as well as “…the first boat that I have sailed that is a joy just to sail around the course let alone race…” by Steve Cockerill, a renowned dinghy sailor who is past and present UK champion in many classes, including the RS300 , Blaze & Laser Radial .Awards
- 1998 - Won Small Sailing Boat of the Year Award at the British Nautical Awards.
- 2000 - Recognised as a 'Millenium Project' in the UK and was on display at the Millenium Dome