Keelboat Sailing the RS21 Way

The RS21 is the ultimate one-design racing class. These modern boats have revolutionised keelboat racing. Sticking to the Corinthian ethos, sailors compete in identical RS21s; levelling the playing field and intensifying the competition. Success on the racecourse is determined by the skill and strategy of the crew rather than the difference in equipment.

The RS21 is rapidly gaining in popularity thanks to its emphasis on close, tactical racing. This fresh approach engages seasoned sailors with a dynamic racing experience while, at the same time, attracting a new generation to the sport. The boats are designed to be handled by sailors of varying skill levels. Everyone has a role to play and ease-of-use is part of the attraction. 

Fleets are building across the globe – the RS21 International Class Association covers four continents, but world domination doesn’t stop there… The International Racing Calendar is well organised, with a dedicated Class Manager at the helm. Partnering with RS Sailing and its worldwide network, the class is well-supported to deliver fantastic racing. Events are curated with a winning three-part formula: great venues, prestigious race areas and enjoyable socials. 

RS21 Values

The boat to bring wider availability and popularity back to keelboat racing, the RS21:

• champions evenly matched, close racing over ultimate performance
• puts convenient ownership over complexity
• maximizes low maintenance
• has comfortable ergonomics
• is built for pure sailing enjoyment!

RS Sailing’s sustainability focus has actively influenced the design, resulting in a boat built from eco-friendly materials, with multiple environmental attributes. It marks significant progress over previous generations.

The Boat

Produced by the world’s leading small sailboat brand, the RS21 is high quality and a sound ­financial proposition. The RS21 is a safe purchase and assured of success.

Features:

• Lifting bulb keel – encapsulated in GRP skins
• Large open cockpit with comfortable space for four crew and more
• Open transom for rapid draining
• Centre mainsheet can be trimmed by helm or crew
• Kick bars give ergonomic and secure positions for all crew
• No-hiking rule aids racing enjoyment, communication and widens strategic input
• Carbon composite mast reduces weight aloft to improves handling
• Light weight and pivoting heel make the mast easy to raise by hand
• Durable aluminium alloy boom
• Carbon composite bowsprit
• Simple layout with clearly understandable controls
• Large gennaker bag for efficient hoists / drops
• Balanced, quick and enjoyable sailing as a team
• The One-Design RS21 has an IRC rating of 0.949

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