RS700
RS700 970 Including combi trailer
Price: £2,750.00 Short Description : RS700 970 for sale Boats in good working order. intermediate racks, 3 mains and 3 kites (1 training set, 1 club racing set, 1 slightly better club racing/events set). New main halyard and Kite halyard… For Sale : RS700 970 Including combi trailer - click for more details More like this : RS700 for sale - click for all listings of this class County - Oxfordshire
More about the RS700 dinghy
The RS700 is an exhilarating single-handed skiff, renowned for its powerful rig, lightweight construction, and hydrofoil-style performance. It’s designed for skilled sailors seeking high speed and responsive handling on the water, making every outing an adrenaline-filled experience. You’ll often find a mix of race-ready examples, lightly-used hulls ideal for tuning, and older boats suited for refurbishment, typically offered with sails, covers, and performance-enhancing
Sailing Experience and Performance
The RS700 is known for its demanding yet rewarding sailing experience, offering exceptional speed and agility. The combination of a trapeze and asymmetric spinnaker makes it a dynamic and technical boat, well-suited to advanced sailors looking for high-adrenaline racing. The Portsmouth Yardstick (PY) number of 845 reflects its fast-paced nature, making it highly competitive in handicap racing. Its lightweight design allows for quick acceleration and easy planing, while the single trapeze provides a thrilling challenge for sailors mastering the balance between power and control.
Popularity in the UK
The RS700 has an established fleet in the UK, with regular racing at clubs such as Hayling Island Sailing Club, Rutland Sailing Club, and Queen Mary Sailing Club. The RS700 Class Association plays a central role in organising national championships, open meetings, and training events, ensuring a strong and active community. Its combination of technical sailing and high-speed performance makes it a favourite among skiff sailors seeking a single-handed challenge.
Alternatives Offering Similar Performance and Handling
International Moth : A foiling single-handed dinghy that provides cutting-edge speed and performance for advanced sailors looking for the next level of high-speed sailing. The International Moth is one of the fastest and most technically demanding dinghies available, capable of hydrofoiling above the water surface. This boat requires exceptional balance, technique, and tactical awareness, making it a top choice for elite sailors pushing the limits of foiling technology and performance.
RS600 : An earlier trapeze skiff design with a more traditional rig, offering a stepping stone to the RS700 with slightly less complexity. The RS600 features a lightweight epoxy hull, a single trapeze, and a powerful fully battened mainsail, making it a fast and responsive dinghy. While it demands good boat handling skills, it is more forgiving than some of the more extreme skiffs, making it an excellent choice for experienced sailors looking to transition into high-performance trapeze sailing.
29er : A smaller double-handed skiff designed as a development pathway for young sailors before moving into boats like the RS700 or RS800. The 29er is an Olympic-class feeder boat, featuring a lightweight hull, twin trapezes, and an asymmetric spinnaker for high-speed racing. It is ideal for youth sailors and those new to skiff sailing who want to develop their skills in fast-paced, tactical racing before progressing to larger and more powerful skiffs.
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