RS300

RS300

RS300

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The RS300 is a modern racing sailing dinghy made by RS Sailing.[1] The RS300 is a one-design, single-handed, hiking dinghy [2] with a PY (Portsmouth Yardstick, RYA) of 972.[3] Designed by Clive Everest and first produced in 1998,[4] it is inspired by the International Moth, of which Everest was a successful designer.[5][6]

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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.[7] 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,[8] Blaze & Laser Radial.[9]

Awards

  • 1998 - Won Small Sailing Boat of the Year Award at the British Nautical Awards.
  • 2000 - Recognised as a 'Millennium Project' in the UK and was on display at the Millennium Dome.[10]

References

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    RS Sailing
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    Go Sail
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    RYA
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    Yachts & Yachting Archived 2005-03-16 at the Wayback Machine
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    Rice, Andy. "Everest looking to scale new heights". The Daily Sail. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
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    Go Sail
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    RS Sailing
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    Yachts & Yachting
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    Rooster Sailing Archived 2011-07-24 at the Wayback Machine
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    Sailing Networks
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