Rs 400 sailing tips

Prior to stepping the mast in the boat, ensure all halyards are “lowered” so that you can reach them when the mast is vertical. Lift the mast into the boat, locating the heel tenon in the step on the cockpit floor. Sailing an RS4upwind fast is a largely about maintaining the correct balance between power, pointing, and maintaining wind flow over the sails, as well as water flow over the foils (centreboard and rudder).

What is RS4upwind? Image – boat flat (as it can be) sailing for maximum VMG.

If I were heeled – I should trim the mainsail and or sit in or sit out. Note to self – it is time to add some more packing to the front of the rudder to give us more encouragement to keep the boat flat. Pre Tack Trim – flat and fast.

Thanks to all for the tips and advice. See short video link. A modern classic from the outset, the RS4launched RS and built our reputation.

It is fast, well mannere beautifully built and attracts great sailors.

The powerful rig and high volume hull suits medium to heavy, often mixe teams. Please sign in or register to post in the Forum section.

The RS Sailing Store is alive and kicking online but the shop onsite at HQ remains closed for obvious reasons. Orders are still being dispatche but delivery times are still being affected so please expect a week for delivery. RS Sailing was born from a passion to use the latest design and technology to create boats that are more exciting, faster and easier.

Evolving from our heritage in flat-out racing classes, the RS Sailing range has grown to include boats for beginners, families, clubs and schools, developed using that same desire to move the game forward. Get the boat flat first! The crew loosely cleats the windward jib sheet before the maneuver begins. The helm then uncleats the windward wing-wang and pulls the tiller toward themselves gently.

The crew simultaneously moves weight into the boat whilst uncleating the leeward jib sheet. If you have downloaded and watched the Boatwhisperer Upwind DV you will notice that the tacking is shown and discussed in detail with footage of a single-hander.

Once you hit the water and get her off the trolley, the boat gives an initial impression of instability, that ultimately proves to be nothing more alarming than a rocking from chine to chine. Open to RS10 RS2and RS400. Pete Vincent is tremendously experienced coach and is looking forward to helping you get the most out of your RS boat! RS Class Association Member £70.

The RS 4is devastatingly fast, rewarding physicality and aggressive sailing style.

Its balanced and responsive handling provides the ability to control the beast. Hugely popular in Europe, the RS 4is a niche boat in North America - but is a good choice in specific scenarios.

Big and powerful with an excellent blend of speed and maneuverability. One owner from new. Hopefully, it all makes sense. I’ll try to get some video when we can get out in a 4again.

And for the recor right now, having done only garda and two bloody marys in the last years in the 400. The last few weeks have been unprecedented for RS Sailing.

In the light winds on Saturday, we won both races – then got a lesson in upwind and downwind sailing on the Sunday in big breezes. Reflecting back – we felt we had pace upwin but none at all downwind. I resolved to put the spreaders out to 405mm.

SAILING SINGLE HANDED. A tutorial with hints tips and techniques to make it nice and easy - Duration: 22:09. RS4sailing in Greystones with onboard GPS tracker. Choosing a Backup Generator Plus LEGAL House Connection Options - Transfer Switch and More - Duration: 12:39.

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