RS Tera
Encyclopedia
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.
. The boat is fairly small and light, meaning it is possible to transport on a roof rack
, and that it is manageable on the water by younger children. The mast
comes in two pieces, and the boom is padded.
Furthermore, the RS Tera can be rowed and has oarlocks. When sailing, the sails can be hoisted and dropped with halyards , and built with a Comptec PE3 hull, the RS Tera has been described to have a modern look.
Monohull
rightA monohull is a type of boat having only one hull, unlike multihulled boats which can have two or more individual hulls connected to one another.-Fundamental concept:...
dinghy
Dinghy
A dinghy is a type of small boat, often carried or towed for use as a ship's boat by a larger vessel. It is a loanword from either Bengali or Urdu. The term can also refer to small racing yachts or recreational open sailing boats. Utility dinghies are usually rowboats or have an outboard motor,...
in the 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...
range of sailing boats. It is recognised by the International Sailing Federation
International Sailing Federation
The International Sailing Federation is recognised by the International Olympic Committee as the world governing body for the sport of sailing....
(ISAF) as an international class, and is a popular boat for beginners.
Performance and design
The RS Tera is suitable for introducing newcomers to the sport of sailing, but is also a good boat to race. The boat is highly robust, and it is built with a self draining cockpit and is easy to right after a capsize, in addition to which it has a floating daggerboardDaggerboard
A daggerboard is a retractable centreboard used by various sailing craft. While other types of centreboard may pivot to retract, a daggerboard slides in a casing. The shape of the daggerboard converts the forward motion into a windward lift, countering the leeward push of the...
. The boat is fairly small and light, meaning it is possible to transport on a roof rack
Roof rack
A roof rack is a set of bars secured to the roof of a motor car. It is used to carry bulky items such as luggage, bicycles, canoes, kayaks, skis, or various carriers and containers.There is a long history of the use of roof racks and their designs...
, and that it is manageable on the water by younger children. The mast
Mast (sailing)
The mast of a sailing vessel is a tall, vertical, or near vertical, spar, or arrangement of spars, which supports the sails. Large ships have several masts, with the size and configuration depending on the style of ship...
comes in two pieces, and the boom is padded.
Furthermore, the RS Tera can be rowed and has oarlocks. When sailing, the sails can be hoisted and dropped with halyards , and built with a Comptec PE3 hull, the RS Tera has been described to have a modern look.