The RS 21 responds to the need for a progressive, simple and affordable solution for keelboat clubs that increasingly see the opportunity for fleet ownership, league competition and training. Pay-as-you-go. Team up and do it together. The RS 21 is specifically designed for fleet purchase, with attributes that will appeal to individual buyers as well. It puts close racing over ultimate performance. Convenient ownership over complexity. It maximizes low maintenance, value and pure sailing enjoyment. This is the boat to bring wider availability and popularity back to keelboat racing. Realistic costs allow appealing club charter fees – or affordable investment by syndicates of sailing friends. The RS 21 is a safe purchase and assured of success.
FEATURES
Overarching Design Goals
Progressive design for simple and affordable club & syndicate ownership
Balanced, quick and enjoyable sailing as a team
Evenly matched, close racing prioritized over ultimate performance
Robust and simple to maintain – efficient fleet operation
Sustainable aspects designed and built in
Hull
Eco-friendly construction using recycled core materials
Contemporary styling for appeal that reflects cool boats of the era
Maximum waterline length
Balanced rocker line for good performance across the wind range, at the expense of maximum speed at one end or the other
Pronounced chines add form stability as the boat heels and shed water for a drier ride
Foils
Lifting bulb keel – encapsulated in GRP skins
Removable internal keel crane
Composite transom hung rudder – removable
Tiller extension
Deck
Large open cockpit with comfortable space for four crew and more
Open transom for rapid draining