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RS Elite

RS Elite

The RS Elite is a strict one design keel boat, with carbon mast and single sail maker ensuring racing is very tight and tactical. Sailed with three crew, a no - hiking rule and light sheet loads ensures that families and friends can be at the front of the pack at championships. The largest fleets are present in Burnham, Hayling Island, Cowes, Belfast Lough, Strangford Lough, Lough Neagh and as far away as Antigua! The class is highly active and has several championships and open regattas during the season. With family and friends crewing it ensures the fleet is very friendly, and so the social side of the events are equally as important as the racing!

© Peter Hickson © Peter Hickson
Craftinsure 2023 LEADERBOARD
Show news Burnham Week overall
Storms and sunshine, heartbreak and mast breaks, parties till dawn
Posted on 17 Sep
Chichester Harbour Race Week 2024
60th edition attracs 383 entries across 20 different fleets
Posted on 2 Sep
Burnham Week 2024 Day 8
Strong winds, high swell and overcast on Trophy Day
Posted on 2 Sep
Burnham Week 2024 Day 7
Choppy, but sunny and decent breeze and a hard fought battle in the Squib fleet
Posted on 31 Aug
Burnham Week 2024 Day 6
Sunshine, confused wind, short tacking and a town course
Posted on 30 Aug
Burnham Week 2024 Day 5
36 dinghies compete in the highly coveted John Torrance Trophy
Posted on 29 Aug
Burnham Week 2024 Day 4
Sunshine and gentle southerly winds set the stage for very close racing
Posted on 28 Aug
Burnham Week 2024 Day 3
A perfect final day of the Bank Holiday Weekend racing
Posted on 27 Aug
Burnham Week 2024 Day 2
Sunny, windy and very choppy, the adjectives that best describe the second day
Posted on 26 Aug
Burnham Week 2024 Day 1
The dinghies were the first to head out after the heavy rain
Posted on 25 Aug
Burnham Week preview
131 years of sailing on the East Coast
Posted on 13 Aug
Cowes Week Day 7: A classic finale
Downwind finish against the tide on the Royal Yacht Squadron line
Posted on 3 Aug
Cowes Week Day 6
Close racing and clear winners
Posted on 1 Aug
Cowes Week Day 5
Gladiator wins Britannia Cup
Posted on 31 Jul
Cowes Week Day 4
The short series has now concluded, with nine of the 12 scheduled races completed
Posted on 30 Jul
Cowes Week Day 3
Sun, spectacle and tight finishes
Posted on 29 Jul
Cowes Week Day 2
Families rise to the fore
Posted on 28 Jul
Cowes Week Day 1
Sun, sea breezes and thrilling competition
Posted on 27 Jul
RS Elite Zhik UK Nationals at Hamble
Riff Raff masterclass in breezy conditions
Posted on 9 Jul
Zhik RS Elite Southern Area Championship
RS Elite racing at its best at HISC
Posted on 2 Jul
RS Elites join the RS 30th Anniversary Spectacle
Tricky is a fair description for the racing over the weekend
Posted on 21 May
RS 30th Anniversary Regatta Day 1
What makes the RS Classes so special? The sailors!
Posted on 18 May
RS Elite Zhik UK Nationals Entries Open
Taking place at the Royal Southern Yacht Club in early July
Posted on 9 May
RS Elite Spring Championship at Hayling Island
Raced in memory of Alison Yearsley
Posted on 30 Apr
RS Elites and RS Fevas at Antigua Sailing Week
Wall-to-wall sunshine, windward-leeward racing on Caribbean trade winds
Posted on 26 Apr
Antigua Sailing Week 2024 Preview
All set to deliver sensational racing and amazing parties in a beautiful setting
Posted on 25 Apr
One week countdown to Antigua Sailing Week 2024
Hoist your sails for the 55th edition of Antigua Sailing Week
Posted on 20 Apr
RS Elite Class welcomes Zhik as sponsor
For flagship events such as the Nationals at the Royal Southern YC
Posted on 17 Apr
Are you ready for the biggest celebration of RS?
Join us for a weekend of multi-fleet racing, epic socials and a few birthday surprises
Posted on 23 Mar
55th Antigua Sailing Week - Not to be missed!
Over 80 boats and hundreds of crew from all over the world are set to participate
Posted on 19 Mar
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Photos

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Horning Sailing Club Autumn Passage Race
© Liz Goodyear
Burnham Sailing Club's RS Elite during HMS St.Mathew Cup 2024
© Petru Balau Sports Photography / sports.hub47.com
Serious Moonlight, Richard Bavin, Joey Thompson and Duncan Haley are leading the RS Elite fleet after the second day of Burnham Week 2024
© Petru Balau Sports Photography / sports.hub47.com
Race 6 start during the Zhik RS Elite UK Nationals at Hamble
© Debbie Jarvis
Riff Raff wins race 7 of the Zhik RS Elite UK Nationals at Hamble
© Debbie Jarvis
Race 2 of the Zhik RS Elite UK Nationals at Hamble
© Debbie Jarvis
Race 8 downwind during the Zhik RS Elite UK Nationals at Hamble
© Debbie Jarvis
Zhik RS Elite UK Nationals at Hamble Prize Winners
© Debbie Jarvis
Riff Raff, race 7 winner in the Zhik RS Elite UK Nationals at Hamble
© Debbie Jarvis
Zhik RS Elite UK Nationals at Hamble, Champions presented at the Prize Giving by Kathryn Clarke from RTYC
© Debbie Jarvis
Zhik RS Elite Southern Area Championship 2024 at HISC
© Paul Hammett
Zhik RS Elite Southern Area Championship 2024 at HISC
© Sophie Costard
Championship winners Tom, Jo, Colin, presented by Sarah Ward during the Zhik RS Elite Southern Area Championship 2024 at HISC
© Jo Hewitson
White Storm trophy winners Paul, Garath, Rob presented by Simon Hooper during the Zhik RS Elite Southern Area Championship 2024 at HISC
© Jo Hewitson
RS Elites at the RS 30th Anniversary Regatta
© Phil Jackson / Digital Sailing
RS Elites at the RS 30th Anniversary Regatta
© Phil Jackson / Digital Sailing
RS Elites at the RS 30th Anniversary Regatta
© Phil Jackson / Digital Sailing
RS Elites at the RS 30th Anniversary Regatta
© Phil Jackson / Digital Sailing
RS Elite racing
© Peter Hickson
RS Elite racing
© Peter Hickson
RS Elite One Design Class: Justin Scott's A Sombra da Bananeira (USA) won class. Second was Robbie Ferron's Budget Marine (SMX) - Antigua Sailing Week
© Takumi Media
Justin Scott's Donna (USA) and Robbie Ferron's Team Budget Marine Oozlumbird (SMX) - Antigua Sailing Week
© Paul Wyeth / pwpictures.com
RS Elite Spring Championship at Hayling Island
© Peter Hickson
RS Elite Spring Championship at Hayling Island
© David Nicholls
RS Elite at Antigua Sailing Week
© Nigel Scotland / Visual Echo + Anna Black
RS Elite at Antigua Sailing Week 2024
© Nigel Scotland / Visual Echo + Anna Black
One Design Racing - RS Elites racing at Antigua Sailing Week last year - Antigua Sailing Week 2024
© Anna Black
Blind Squirrel at Burnham Week 2023
© Alan Hanna
Chichester Harbour Race Week 2023
© Neil Shawcross
Burnham Week 2023 Day 3
© Alan Hanna
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