RS Venture
The RS Venture launched by RS Sailing in 2011 is a large, modern GRP dinghy.[1] The design concept was to deliver a large multi-role dinghy suitable for cruising, training or even club racing, in response to growing demand from training centres, private customers and international RS dealers.[2] The RS Venture can take a maximum capacity of 8 crew, however can also be sailed by just 2 making it popular with RYA training schools as well as racing and cruising families. The RS Venture can be purchased from any RS dealer across the world and in 2013 has won Sailing World's Boat of the Year accolade.[3]
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Phil Morrison |
| Year | 2011 |
| Design | One-Design |
| Boat | |
| Crew | 2 to 8 |
| Draft | 3 ft 9 in (1.14 m) |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | GRP |
| LOA | 16 ft 4 in (4.98 m) |
| Beam | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | Centreboard |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda |
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | Full sail - 118 sq ft (11.0 m2) Reefed sail - 98 sq ft (9.1 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 41 sq ft (3.8 m2) |
| Spinnaker area | Optional asymmetric - 150 sq ft (14 m2) Optional symmetric - 113 sq ft (10.5 m2) |
Performance and design
The RS Venture is a suitable dinghy for introducing newcomers to the sport of sailing, but is also a good boat to race.[2] The hull is constructed from thick woven GRP skins and 3mm coremat, under a double layered gelcoat.[2] There is the option to have either a standard centreboard or a ballasted centreboard and the ballasted version is being developed by RS Sailing to accommodate disabled sailors. This version is due for release in August 2013.
References
- Southampton Boat Show 2011 Archived 2011-12-14 at the Wayback Machine
- "Introducing the RS Venture". Yachts and Yachting Online.
- "RS Venture: Best Recreational Dinghy". Sailing World.