
RS Aero (Aero)
2019 World Sailing (ISAF) Single-Handed Boat Selection Ranking #1!
In 2019, the World Sailing (ISAF) selected a new boat type for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the single-handed boat was ranked first in the candidate boat evaluation. However, it lost in a vote that brought together sailing federations from around the world, and so despite being the previous year, it was not selected as an Olympic boat type.
However, this promotional video takes into account the fact that it was by far the number one choice in the selection evaluation.
Concept
Ultralight dinghy. The RS Aero is a lightweight dinghy with a hull weight of just 30 kg. It comes with three types of sails suitable for sailors weighing 35 kg to 95 kg, and its simple rigging makes it easy to assemble. Its light weight and fatigue-free design makes sailing on the water even more enjoyable. The RS Aero is the latest boat in the series. The RS series is a cutting-edge dinghy series that is popular around the world, primarily in Europe, and includes everything from high-performance boats to family boats, and from single-seater boats to keelboats.Impression
Being light makes such a difference in feel! It doesn't feel like a light, hard-to-balance racing boat, but rather the boat runs smoothly and the controls are easy to understand. The excellent balance of the boat running straight even without a rudder enhances the feeling of "lightness." "Soft," "gentle," and "free" are words that best describe the RS aero. It can be ridden with the same feeling as a conventional boat, and it's a dinghy with a new feel that speeds up when you perfectly match the wind.Basic specifications
2020 prices (all prices excluding tax)
Aero5: 1,290,000
Aero7: 1,320,000
Aero9: 1,360,000
Designer Jo Richards
RS Sailing Length 4m - 13'2"
Hull weight 30kg - 66lb
Sailor weight 35-55kg / 55-75kg / 75-95kg
Mast 2-part carbon fiber with track & halyard
Centerboard Epoxy composite - foam core
Overall width 1.4m - 4'7"
Sail area 5.2m² / 7.4m² / 8.9m²
Hull: Epoxy glass & carbon composite - foam core
Boom Carbon fiber with center mainsheet
Ladder Blade Epoxy composite - foam core Aluminum casting - design