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RS600 (dinghy)
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The RS600 is a sailing dinghy designed by Clive Everest and Nick Peters and supplied by RS Sailing
. It is a single hander with trapeze and racks. It has a Portsmouth Yardstick
of 920.
In 2007, the RS600 with hydrofoils became available. The hydrofoil version known as the RS600FF
is a standard RS600 hull with rudder gantry, different foils and a wand attached to the bow. Most RS600FF
's are retro fitted RS600s, though new built boats are available in both varieties.
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...
. It is a single hander with trapeze and racks. It has a Portsmouth Yardstick
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...
of 920.
Performance and design
The RS600 has an epoxy hull, with aluminium racks available in 2 sizes, depending on the helm's weight. The mast is stayed, rotating, carbon fibre with a removable bottom section, allowing the mast to be shortened when the sail is reefed. Sail plan is a single Mylar fully battened main sail, with a zip in reef.In 2007, the RS600 with hydrofoils became available. The hydrofoil version known as the RS600FF
RS600FF
The RS600FF is a modification of the RS600, light-weight sailing dinghy designed by Clive Everest and Nick Peters. It differs from the conventional RS600 as it has hydrofoils .-Performance and design:...
is a standard RS600 hull with rudder gantry, different foils and a wand attached to the bow. Most RS600FF
RS600FF
The RS600FF is a modification of the RS600, light-weight sailing dinghy designed by Clive Everest and Nick Peters. It differs from the conventional RS600 as it has hydrofoils .-Performance and design:...
's are retro fitted RS600s, though new built boats are available in both varieties.