RS Sailing
Premier Way, Abbey Park
Romsey Hampshire SO51 9DQ
01794 526760
RS Sailing
Premier Way, Abbey Park
Romsey Hampshire SO51 9DQ
01794 526760

What makes RS CAT design so unique?

January 6, 2021
RS CAT

By George Purchon our RS Catamaran Pro.

 

The RS CAT range is a perfect option not only for training and recreational sailing but also as a true performance pathway class.

 

The features of the RS CAT14 & the RS CAT16 are innovative and clever to make Catamaran sailing fun and easy. The high buoyancy hulls give reserve stability and forgiving handling, while the concave deck creates secure sitting area which is very comfortable. Once you are ready to get sailing the lift & lock rudder system is simple to use and makes it easy to launch single-handed.

 

Once you are out on the water having the option for one, two or three sails can suit your experience level and the gennaker chute system is efficient and simple when hoisting & dropping the kite. If you would like to land on a beach then the practical moulded-in handholds make moving the boat easy onshore. The hull construction is made in such a way that no fittings go into the inside of the hull making it extremely strong, watertight and quick to assemble. Beam and shroud bolts secure into stainless-steel bars in channels on either side of the hulls resulting in a strong, simple and fast assembly.

 

The RS build process leads the way & enables additional thickness in high load areas, this makes the RS CAT range virtually maintenance-free while also keeping the overall weight down for better sailing. One thing that catamarans can fall into a trap of is flexion in the hulls, once one hull is flying there can be some play in the beams. The RS CAT range has addressed this with an unyielding front tack bar where the increased stiffness of the overall boat is very noticeable.

 

The safety features on the boats are also ingenious, toe straps above and below tramps to assist capsize righting, capsize righting line in under-tramp stowage bag and a masthead float standard on all models are just a few of the features. However, something as simple as a recess in the aft deck to reduce the volume, making it easier to “sink” a stern and right the boat from inversion is a simple and effective way to get you sailing more and loving the awesome performance that the RS CAT14 and RS CAT16 gives.

 

To learn more about the features please check out the RS CAT pages and don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team.

 

Check out the RS CAT14’s racing with the fastest sailing race in the world at SailGP!

 

SUBSCRIBE

  • Sign up for RS stories, offers, epic wipeout videos and much more!
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Entries Open for the RS Venture Connect World Championship 2024

We are pleased to announce that registration for the 2024 edition of the RS Venture Connect World Championship is now open. The 2024 event will be first Class Worlds to take place in the United...

What’s included with your entry for the RS 30th Anniversary Regatta?

The RS 30th Regatta - What's included with your entry?     - World Class Racing - Banging BBQ  - Entry Gift - Apres...
RS Aero

Life after Toppers? You need to try the RS Aero!

By Lynn Billowes - RS Aero sailor, Topper Coach & ex Topper Female World Champion   Growing up with the Topper Class sets a high precedent for your expectations as you move onto other...

Mozzy Sails – RS800 Boat Tour

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as folding back your top cover at the start of the season and working out what bimbles you’re going to take on to give you that edge on the racecourse. Bimble...

Inspire Inclusion for Women & Girls in Sailing

The theme for this year's International Women's Day is 'inspire inclusion'. So, we thought we would share some of the initiatives created by The World Sailing Trust that you could use at your club...

The EuroCup RS 2024

RS Sailing France are incredibly excited to host the RS Aero, RS700, RS100, and RS200 fleets at Carnac Yacht Club from the 21st to the 24th of June 2024 for a festival of sailing - The EuroCup RS!...

Entries Open for the RS 30th Anniversary Regatta

Entries are open for the much-anticipated 30th Anniversary Regatta at Hayling Island Sailing Club, 17th - 19th May 2024. The 30th Anniversary Regatta celebrates friends, family and sailboat racing....

Entries Open for the RS21 World Championship 2024

A revolution in keelboat sailing, the highest-level competition, and the innovative Friends & Family Pass. The RS21 International Class Association proudly announces the official opening of the...

Entry is now open for the RS Aero World Championship 2024

By the RS Aero Class Association   RS Aero World Championship Hayling Island Sailing Club 26th-30th August 2024 Supported by Rooster, Selden, Harken, Noble...

BBC One’s The Apprentice Candidates treated to Luxury Sailing Experience on RS21s

Lord Sugar treated the winning team of BBC One's The Apprentice (Series 18, Episode 4) to a race on RS21s at Queen Mary Sailing Club. The episode (which featured on BBC One, 22nd March 2024 at 9pm)...

What’s included with your entry for the RS 30th Anniversary Regatta?

The RS 30th Regatta - What's included with your entry?     - World Class Racing - Banging BBQ  - Entry Gift - Apres...
RS Aero

Life after Toppers? You need to try the RS Aero!

By Lynn Billowes - RS Aero sailor, Topper Coach & ex Topper Female World Champion   Growing up with the Topper Class sets a high precedent for your expectations as you move onto other...

Mozzy Sails – RS800 Boat Tour

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as folding back your top cover at the start of the season and working out what bimbles you’re going to take on to give you that edge on the racecourse. Bimble...

Inspire Inclusion for Women & Girls in Sailing

The theme for this year's International Women's Day is 'inspire inclusion'. So, we thought we would share some of the initiatives created by The World Sailing Trust that you could use at your club...

The EuroCup RS 2024

RS Sailing France are incredibly excited to host the RS Aero, RS700, RS100, and RS200 fleets at Carnac Yacht Club from the 21st to the 24th of June 2024 for a festival of sailing - The EuroCup RS!...

Entries Open for the RS 30th Anniversary Regatta

Entries are open for the much-anticipated 30th Anniversary Regatta at Hayling Island Sailing Club, 17th - 19th May 2024. The 30th Anniversary Regatta celebrates friends, family and sailboat racing....

Entries Open for the RS21 World Championship 2024

A revolution in keelboat sailing, the highest-level competition, and the innovative Friends & Family Pass. The RS21 International Class Association proudly announces the official opening of the...

Entry is now open for the RS Aero World Championship 2024

By the RS Aero Class Association   RS Aero World Championship Hayling Island Sailing Club 26th-30th August 2024 Supported by Rooster, Selden, Harken, Noble...

BBC One’s The Apprentice Candidates treated to Luxury Sailing Experience on RS21s

Lord Sugar treated the winning team of BBC One's The Apprentice (Series 18, Episode 4) to a race on RS21s at Queen Mary Sailing Club. The episode (which featured on BBC One, 22nd March 2024 at 9pm)...

RS Sailing Show Preview | RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2024

We're so excited to share our show preview for the 2024 edition of the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show! Location RS Sailing stand, G30|G40|F30|F40  Keep an eye out for the magenta carpet and...
RS Aero

Life after Toppers? You need to try the RS Aero!

By Lynn Billowes - RS Aero sailor, Topper Coach & ex Topper Female World Champion   Growing up with the Topper Class sets a high precedent for your expectations as you move onto other...

Mozzy Sails – RS800 Boat Tour

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as folding back your top cover at the start of the season and working out what bimbles you’re going to take on to give you that edge on the racecourse. Bimble...

Inspire Inclusion for Women & Girls in Sailing

The theme for this year's International Women's Day is 'inspire inclusion'. So, we thought we would share some of the initiatives created by The World Sailing Trust that you could use at your club...

The EuroCup RS 2024

RS Sailing France are incredibly excited to host the RS Aero, RS700, RS100, and RS200 fleets at Carnac Yacht Club from the 21st to the 24th of June 2024 for a festival of sailing - The EuroCup RS!...

Entries Open for the RS 30th Anniversary Regatta

Entries are open for the much-anticipated 30th Anniversary Regatta at Hayling Island Sailing Club, 17th - 19th May 2024. The 30th Anniversary Regatta celebrates friends, family and sailboat racing....

Entries Open for the RS21 World Championship 2024

A revolution in keelboat sailing, the highest-level competition, and the innovative Friends & Family Pass. The RS21 International Class Association proudly announces the official opening of the...

Entry is now open for the RS Aero World Championship 2024

By the RS Aero Class Association   RS Aero World Championship Hayling Island Sailing Club 26th-30th August 2024 Supported by Rooster, Selden, Harken, Noble...

BBC One’s The Apprentice Candidates treated to Luxury Sailing Experience on RS21s

Lord Sugar treated the winning team of BBC One's The Apprentice (Series 18, Episode 4) to a race on RS21s at Queen Mary Sailing Club. The episode (which featured on BBC One, 22nd March 2024 at 9pm)...

RS Sailing Show Preview | RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2024

We're so excited to share our show preview for the 2024 edition of the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show! Location RS Sailing stand, G30|G40|F30|F40  Keep an eye out for the magenta carpet and...

Join the RS Team | RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2024

The RS Marine Group is growing, so we are constantly looking for passionate individuals to join the RS Team. We know that creating a CV and sending it in for a role is a daunting process, so...

Mozzy Sails – RS800 Boat Tour

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as folding back your top cover at the start of the season and working out what bimbles you’re going to take on to give you that edge on the racecourse. Bimble...

Inspire Inclusion for Women & Girls in Sailing

The theme for this year's International Women's Day is 'inspire inclusion'. So, we thought we would share some of the initiatives created by The World Sailing Trust that you could use at your club...

The EuroCup RS 2024

RS Sailing France are incredibly excited to host the RS Aero, RS700, RS100, and RS200 fleets at Carnac Yacht Club from the 21st to the 24th of June 2024 for a festival of sailing - The EuroCup RS!...

Entries Open for the RS 30th Anniversary Regatta

Entries are open for the much-anticipated 30th Anniversary Regatta at Hayling Island Sailing Club, 17th - 19th May 2024. The 30th Anniversary Regatta celebrates friends, family and sailboat racing....

Entries Open for the RS21 World Championship 2024

A revolution in keelboat sailing, the highest-level competition, and the innovative Friends & Family Pass. The RS21 International Class Association proudly announces the official opening of the...

Entry is now open for the RS Aero World Championship 2024

By the RS Aero Class Association   RS Aero World Championship Hayling Island Sailing Club 26th-30th August 2024 Supported by Rooster, Selden, Harken, Noble...

BBC One’s The Apprentice Candidates treated to Luxury Sailing Experience on RS21s

Lord Sugar treated the winning team of BBC One's The Apprentice (Series 18, Episode 4) to a race on RS21s at Queen Mary Sailing Club. The episode (which featured on BBC One, 22nd March 2024 at 9pm)...

RS Sailing Show Preview | RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2024

We're so excited to share our show preview for the 2024 edition of the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show! Location RS Sailing stand, G30|G40|F30|F40  Keep an eye out for the magenta carpet and...

Join the RS Team | RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2024

The RS Marine Group is growing, so we are constantly looking for passionate individuals to join the RS Team. We know that creating a CV and sending it in for a role is a daunting process, so...

30th Birthday | RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2024

Drum roll, please! If you're heading to the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, join us on the RS Sailing Stand at 5pm on Saturday, 24th February, for the first of many parties this year to celebrate...

Pin It on Pinterest