On July 2, 2021, an announcement was made regarding a new partnership between RS SAILING and ASAF (ASIAN SAILING FEDRATION). Please refer to the URL below for the original text.
→ RS SAILING PARTNERS WITH THE ASIAN SAILING FEDERATION
The translation is given below.

In particular, it has been announced that FRVA, AERO, and RS21 will provide a wide range of support to the Asian region, from grassroots local levels to international competitions. This will be an opportunity for the RS class to grow even further. Please look forward to it!

RS Sailing announces new partnership with Asian Sailing Federation RS Sailing is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Asian Sailing Federation. The Asian Sailing Federation (ASAF) is the pan-Asia sailing association and a valued member of World Sailing. This new partnership has been designed with clear outcomes in mind.

RS Sailing and ASAF work together with ASAF members and affiliates to support the growth of sailing throughout Asia. This work will take place at all levels, from grassroots local to international competition. As the single small yacht manufacturer with the most World Sailing Classes, RS Sailing offers ASAF members its long-standing expertise in developing sailing training programs and supporting world-class events.

RS Sailing will work with ASAF to help members enjoy easy access to RS Feva (double-handed youth class), RS Aero (currently an internationally acclaimed single-handed boat), and RS21 (the newest World Sailing keelboat class). ASAF President Malav Shroff commented, "ASAF is pleased to collaborate with RS Sailing. This partnership will help promote and develop sailing events in the Asian region."

Dan Jaspers, International Business Development at RSSailing, commented: "ASAF's goals in terms of growing the sport of sailing in Asia are aligned with RSSailing's business strategy. Having experienced unprecedented growth in the region over the past few years, we see the synergy between what ASAF is doing and what RS Sailing can do to help ASAF achieve its goals on behalf of its members as an exciting opportunity to affect change through this partnership development. We look forward to working closely with ASAF and all our members in Asia over the coming years."

RS Sailing is inspired by this new partnership with the Asian Sailing Federation and looks forward to supporting the continued growth of sailing in Asia.
* From the Japan RS Class Association blog