RS21 – Progressive keelboat solution for club programs and sailor teams

RS21 Keelboat

A highly successful dinghy class, the 2000 (formerly the Laser 2000) has active sailing club racing fleets and similarly a full open circuit series. In addition, there are championships supported by an enthusiastic Class Association. With many features found in modern performance racing classes, such as a gennaker and a self draining cockpit, the 2000 combines exciting sailing and with easy handling that inspires confidence. The 2000 sailboat is also well established as a great training boat within many leading organisations including the British Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force sailing programmes. The perfect transition from training into more advanced techniques and likewise racing.

RS Sailing became the licensed manufacturer in 2013 adding many detailed improvements to the 2000, for example new moulds and tooling to help set the stage for a new era of Class growth. In conclusion, the best got better.

See product description below for full details.

The LDC 2000 is available in a couple of setup options, please go to the official site www.rssailing.com to see the full range of options. We are here to help too, feel free to get in touch and we can help with pricing and details, please call +852 2827 5876 or use our contact page.

RS21 – Progressive keelboat solution for club programs and also sailor teams

The RS21 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 also training. On the other hand individuals can team up and do it together. The RS21 is specifically designed for fleet purchase, with attributes that will appeal to individual buyers as well. Moreover, it puts close racing over ultimate performance. It maximizes low maintenance, value and also pure sailing enjoyment. This is the boat to bring wider availability and above all, popularity back to keelboat racing. Realistic costs allow appealing club charter fees or on the other hand, affordable investment by syndicates of sailing friends. In short the RS21 is a safe purchase and assured of success.

RS21 Features

Overarching Design Goals

Progressive design for simple and affordable club, also syndicate ownership
Balanced, quick and further, 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 bio derived resins and also recycled core materials
Maximum waterline length
Balanced rocker line for good performance across the wind range, subsequently at the expense of maximum speed at one end or the other
Pronounced chines add form stability as the boat heels and also sheds water for a drier ride

Foils

Lifting bulb keel – encapsulated in GRP skins
Removable internal keel crane
Composite transom hung rudder, also removable

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, therefore 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 also 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 and also 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 & also 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)

Torqeedo 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

Electronics / Innovative Community

Built-in data logger – capable of sending info to a remote online site
Allows communication between owners, crew and also other participants
Share anonymized data – compare performance – learn – improve
Speed / depth functions – display mobile devices

Specifications

Standard
Optional

		RS21
Length	6.34m (20’11”)
Beam	2.20m (7’3″)
Draught	1.38m (4’6″)
Displacement	650kg (1433lbs)
Hull construction	Eco-friendly composite
Keel	Lifting – with bulb
Rudder	Removable – composite
Mainsail area – Race	16.2m² (175ft²)
Jib area – Race	8.4m² (90.4ft²)
Gennaker area – Race	40m² (430.5ft²)
Mainsail area – Club	16.2m² (175ft²)
Jib area – Club	8.4m² (90.4ft²)
Gennaker area – Club	35m² (377ft²)
Spinnaker area – Club	30m² (322.9ft²)
Mast	Carbon composite
Shrouds & forestay	Stainless steel wire
Halyards – Main, jib, gennaker	Dyneema/polyester
Boom	Aluminium alloy
Bowsprit	Carbon composite
Deck stowage hatch
Gennaker bag
Mooring eyes x 3
Sheets – Main, jib, gennaker
Vang/cunningham/outhaul
Mainsail slab reefing
Installed data logger for cloud community

The RS21 is available in a couple of setup options, therefore please go to the official site www.rssailing.com to see the full range of options. We are also here to help too, feel free to get in touch and we can help with pricing and details, please call +852 2827 5876 or use our contact page.

RS21 Keelboat