RS500

For other meanings, see RS 500.

The RS500 is a double handed trapeze skiff designed by Phil Morrison, manufactured and designed by RS Sailing.^[1] The class has a PY number of 972.^[2] There are two sail size options (the S and XL rig) and makes the RS500 suitable for youngsters and adults. With ISAF Recognised Status,^[3] the RS500 has a racing circuit with events in the UK, Europe and the World Championships.^[4]

RS500

Development
Designer	Phil Morrison
Name	RS500
Boat
Crew	2
Trapeze	Yes
Hull
Type	Monohull
Construction	GRP composite
Hull weight	192 lb (87 kg)
LOA	14 ft 3 in (4.34 m)
Beam	5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
Hull appendages
Keel/board type	Centreboard
Rig
Rig type	Aluminium alloy
Sails
Mainsail area	S rig - 80 sq ft (7.4 m2) XL rig - 100 sq ft (9.3 m2)
Jib/genoa area	S rig - 31 sq ft (2.9 m2) XL rig - 37 sq ft (3.4 m2)
Spinnaker area	S rig - 145 sq ft (13.5 m2) XL rig - 145 sq ft (13.5 m2)
Racing
RYA PN	972

Performance and design

The cockpit is uncluttered and the low transom design makes climbing aboard after capsize easy and a pivoting centreboard and rudder make launch and recovery safe.^[5]

International success and awards

• The RS500 is a Recognised ISAF class^[3]
• The RS500 has won the 'Sailboat of the Year' Award twice^[6]

Events

World Championships

Main article: RS500 World Championship

The World championships had participants from 15 countries.

EuroCup-Serie

In 2017 the first EuroCup-Serie was held.

Year	Locations				Female	Youth	Mixed
2017	Open Skiff, Lac du Der Eurocup, Medemblik Nieuwpoortweek, Nieuwpoort World Championship, Lake Como Czech National, Lipno	ITA 1032  Michele Oppizzi (ITA)  Pietro Frazzica (ITA)	GBR 1097  Richard Russell (GBR)  Hannah Snellgrove (GBR)	NED 1038  Anneke Kikkert (NED)  Floris Stapel (NED)	ITA 892  Giulia Rossi (ITA)  Adriana Campanella (ITA)	ITA 1032  Michele Oppizzi (ITA)  Pietro Frazzica (ITA)
2018	Eurocup, Carnac World Championship, Weymouth Colico, Lake Como	ITA 1032  Michele Oppizzi (ITA)  Pietro Frazzica (ITA)	NED 819  Pim van Vugt (NED)  Lisa van Vugt (NED)	ITA 1617  Tommaso Marchesi (ITA)  Isaia Del Rosso (ITA)	ITA 892  Giulia Rossi (ITA)  Adriana Campanella (ITA)	ITA 1032  Michele Oppizzi (ITA)  Pietro Frazzica (ITA)
2019	Open Skiff, Lac Du Der Open DutchChampionship, Bruinisse EuropaCup Regatta, Lake Como World Championship, Lake Lipno	GBR 659  Peter Curtis (GBR)  James Curtis (GBR)	ITA 1604  I. Roncuzzi (ITA)  F. Roncuzzi (ITA)	ITA 1617  Tommaso Marchesi (ITA)  Iasia Del Rosso (ITA)	ITA 892  Giulia Rossi (ITA)  Adriana Campanella (ITA)	ITA 1604  I. Roncuzzi (ITA)  F Roncuzzi (ITA)	ITA 1642  C. Rossi (ITA)  L. Andreani (ITA)
2020	canceled