RS 21 One Design
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
- Layout and systems allow handling by two crew if required
- Minimal obstructions reduce bruises
- Large central hatch for stowage of sails etc within the boat, adding operating efficiency
- 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
- Deck designed to allow one hull to stack on another – for efficient event transport and improved sustainability aspects
Rig
- 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
- Quick to rig – 20 minutes from trailer to launch ready
- Durable construction Club sails & larger Race sails options
- Mainsail with single slab reef system in club spec
- Trouble free hanked-on jib
Sail Handling Systems
- Large cockpit with comfortable space for 4 crew and more
- Simple layout with clearly understandable controls
- Large gennaker bag for efficient hoists / drops
Electric Propulsion System (optional)
- E-Propulsion motor system integrated into hull & deck design
- Sits almost invisibly behind the keel / under the mainsheet system
- Prop leg can be raised while sailing – bottom fairing plate closes the hull recess
- Central speed control unit & removable / rechargeable battery pack
