Latest News
April 2013 Nonsuch Bay RS Elite Challenge
March 2013 Brewin Dolphin sponsorship of UK Nationals announced by RNIYC
September 2012 Wight Vodka Nationals Prize Giving
August 2012 Wight Vodka Nationals
August 2012 AAM Cowes Week Reports
August 2012 The Berthon RS Elite Southern Area Championships
July 2012 High drama, high winds and lots of 'craic' at the Aston Martin Irish Nationals.
July 2012 Excitment builds as Nationals entry hits the magic 40 boats
July 2012 Crewsaver sponsor new RS Elite event during Cowes Week
June 2012 Class Association continue to promote RS Elite Racing
May 2012 Baily Bowl full of shocks.
March 2012 Nonsuch Bay join Class Association, new Caribbean Elite Fleet.
March 2012 Entries for the Nationals passes 30. RYS announce more Berths
March 2012 Early Entries hit 25, prompting a re-think on Haven berths
March 2012 New Sponsor announced Sebago will offer Prizes
March 2012 17 Entries in just 5 days, the Race is on! UK Nationals Update.
January 2012 New Grand Slam Trophy unveiled at the Boat Show
January 2012 Wight Vodka announce sponsorship of 2012 Nationals at RYS
Welcome to the RS Elite Class Association
We are a highly active Class Association, run by Elite sailors and enjoying the close co-operation of RS Sailing.
And we’re a passionate bunch – most of us have sailed for years in all sorts of boats and now truly love racing our Elites. If close racing in a fast, exceptionally well-mannered keelboat with a highly sociable fleet lights your candle, welcome - you’re in the right place!
Beautiful...to look at and sail, finger light steering in all conditions and masses of stability make the Elite a joy to sail.
"...a joy to sail"
Fast...so easily driven that consistently high speeds are achieved, both upwind and down - no high loads so perfect for both men and women of virtually all ages – rewards good sailors rather than the most physical teams.
"...fast, but without the
drama of high loads"
And Fun...some of the best racing on the keelboat scene - the fleet includes past champions and successful sailors from many other classes, attracted by close one-design competition and a performance level that takes everyone by surprise – highly tactical.
"...a performance level that takes
everyone by surprise"
"...the Little
Americas Cup
Boat" Cowes Radio