The RS100, first launched in 2009 by RS Sailing, is a singlehanded skiff.[1] Possessing an asymmetric spinnaker[1] the boat has two PY numbers of 981 for the 10.2 rig and 1004 for the 8.4 rig.[2] The RS100 has a racing event circuit in the United Kingdom and in Europe, with the Eurotour beginning in 2011.[3]
 RS100 on Lake Iseo | |
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Paul Handley |
| Year | 2009 |
| Design | One-Design |
| Name | RS100 |
| Boat | |
| Crew | 1 |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | Epoxy & GRP Foam Sandwich |
| Hull weight | 115 lb (52 kg) (176 lb (80 kg) total sailing weight) |
| LOA | 14 ft 2 in (4.32 m) |
| Beam | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | Centerboard |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Carbon composite mast (2 part) |
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | 7.4 Rig - 77 sq ft (7.2 m2) 8.4 Rig - 88 sq ft (8.2 m2) 10.2 Rig - 107 sq ft (9.9 m2) |
| Spinnaker area | 130 sq ft (12 m2) |
| Racing | |
| RYA PN | 7.2 Rig - N/A 8.4 Rig - 1000 10.2 Rig - 992 |
Performance and design
editA comprehensive development blog was kept throughout the design and testing and launch of the RS100.[4]
The RS100 is a lively and responsive dinghy. It planes very easily and the spinnaker more than doubles the sail area so it is fast downwind. Upwind the RS100 is similar to or slightly faster than a standard Laser in terms of speed. Off wind it is fast for a hiking dinghy and as quick as, or slightly faster than, a RS400. It is a stable hull with no significant vices. It does float fairly high when capsized so can be tricky to recover if the helm ends up in the water. Most helms stay dry though in the majority of capsizes. Owners report the RS100 is a joy to sail, responsive, quick to accelerate and not unstable. It isn’t a beginners boat but helms with some experience will enjoy sailing the RS100.
Awards
editWorld Championships
edit| Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Hyères 31 Boats |
 Alistair Dickson (GBR)
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 Antonio Tamburin (ITA)
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Jack Holden (GBR)
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| 2018 Weymouth |
References
edit- ^ a b "YachtsandYachting.com RS100 Class Page". Yachts and Yachting. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
- ^ "Portsmouth Number List 2021". Royal Yachting Association. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
- ^ Childs, Paul (14 April 2011). "RS100 Eurotour goes live". Yachts and Yachting. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
- ^ "Development Blog". RS Sailing. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
- ^ "RS100 - Winner of the Y&Y Dinghy of the Year 2010". RS100 Sailing. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
- ^ Wadhams, Martin (20 December 2011). "RS100 announced 2011 Boat of the Year by Sailing World". Yachts and Yachting. Retrieved 7 June 2011.