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RS200 Class
About the RS200
The RS200, designed in 1995, is a two person 13' long modern
racing dinghy. It features an uncomplicated asymmetric spinnaker and low sheet
loads on the sail controls. It can be sailed by almost anyone, and at weights of
between 16 and 26 stone can be competitive. This makes it particularly popular
for parents to sail with children, or for two adults. They are not a beginners
boat however.
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Hull Type: Polyester GRP with
Coremat Length: 4.00m (13'0)
Beam: 1.83m (6'0)
Weight: 78kg (172lb)
Sailing Weight: 114kg (251lb)
Mainsail: Main & Jib 11.52sq m (124sq ft)
Gennaker: 8.29m2 (89sq ft) |
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The RS200 Class Captain Bess Homer
says:
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Bess Homer and Sarah Meldrum –
RS200 - June 2008
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I am Bess and will be the Class Captain for the
RS200. I first sailed my sister's RS200 and fell for it straight
away as it was light, responsive and you do not have to be too big to
sail it. Kirsty and I bought our boat, "Bid for Freedom" six years ago
and have been having lots of fun sailing it ever since. We get great
racing on a Wednesday night between about eight boats and good chat
afterwards. Before sailing the RS200 I did a lot of racing in the
Europe Class for years before getting a Laser 4000. I am now mum to
three lovely children and still like to get some racing in the evening.
I am keen to encourage other or new members to come and join us on a
Wednesday night racing or on Sunday afternoon. I would like to
organise a couple of evenings of training which may involve short sharp
races and an evening of team racing if people are keen. Hope to see you
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Bess can be contacted at
rs200@dalgetybaysc.org
Other Useful Links
RS200 Owners Club:
www.rs-association.com
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