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Olympic flame carried in Corsica by inclusive sailing association

Mare Inseme, an inclusive sailing association in Corsica, France, has participated in the Olympic torch relay in the build-up to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Pierre Gins, president of Mare Inseme, carried the Olympic flame through Corsica on Tuesday (14 May 2024). “It is a real recognition for our association, but also for those who […]

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Change of ownership for RS Sailing Sweden

RS Sailing Sweden finds itself in new hands with a new location. New owners Björn Wärnberg and Magnus Robertsson say the company will remain on the west coast of Sweden, however it’ll be run from the coastal village of Ljungskile rather than Gothenburg. This new location is in the heart of a fantastic sailing area […]

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RS Sailing announces flagship US regatta

RS Sailing has revealed details of RS Fest Miami, the first major multi-class RS Sailing event in North America. The three-day RS Fest Miami regatta takes place from 30 March to 1 April 2024 at Coconut Grove Sailing Club (CGSC) in Miami, Florida, with more potential activities in the days leading up to the event and […]

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Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina partners with RS Sailing to open training academy

Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina in Saudi Arabia has opened The JYC Academy, a state-of-the-art training centre for sailing and powerboat training. Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina has partnered with sailing dinghy manufacturer RS Sailing to provide an extensive range of boats and has secured RYA accreditation for the new facility. “We have invested in […]

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RS officially announces new identity as RS Marine Group

Following continued expansion and collaborations with companies which complement its core ethos, RS Sailing has officially announced a new overarching identity: RS Marine Group. The companies within RS Marine Group’s portfolio include RS Sailing, RS Electric Boats, Cheetah Marine and the all-new Ocean Play (which will be making Picos and more with Jo Richards). “Each […]

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RS Venture Connect class partners with Rooster

The International RS Venture Connect sailboat class is partnering with UK-based watersports clothing firm Rooster as its new apparel partner. RS Venture says Rooster has become the sailing kit provider of choice for many RS sailboat sailors, after the two firms previously partnered on racing events run by RS classes and RS Sailing. As part […]

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RS’ marine group expands to make Picos, Bugs and more

RS’ marine group of companies is expanding with the newly formed Ocean Play. The new company, which is collaboration between RS and Jo Richards, is now manufacturing Picos, Bugs, Bahias and Vagos, with delivery expected in late January 2023. The move, which is set to delight sailing schools and recreational boaters the world over, comes […]

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RS Venture Connect Worlds: Entries to para sailing event reach capacity

Entry to the RS Venture Connect Worlds sailing event in Oman has now closed, after the event reached capacity. From November 23 to 27, 2022, 36 teams representing 19 nations will come together to sail in the RS Venture Connect, a current World Sailing Paralympic sailboat class, which features a ‘seated control system’ designed to […]

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Industry spotlight: will the marine industry weather the economic storms?

Following worrying times for marine firms during the covid lockdowns, many companies now have order books that stretch well into the future, even if supply chain issues continue to be a headache. Yet those who have been in the industry a long time know just how important planning for a downturn is for long-term success.  […]

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RS Sailing launch the new Mk2 RS Feva

RS Sailing has announced the launch of the new Mk2 RS Feva. After 20 years, a deck design upgrade has been implemented to the model. The Mk2 RS Feva has been developed by the RS design and technologies team. Throughout the process of updating the RS Feva deck design, the original hull shape was maintained, […]

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Inaugural RS21 World Championship opens entry

The International RS21 Class Association, in collaboration with RS Sailing and the JK BRIVA Sailing Club, has announced that entry for the inaugural RS21 World Championship is open. Following on from the successful European Championships in Malcesine, Lake Garda in 2021, the International RS21 Class expect around 40-50 RS21’s to compete to become the first […]