What do the numbers on sailboat sails mean?
The numbers themselves usually don’t mean anything. Usually, the number is essentially “how many sails of this model have been produced before this one”. So, the first boat will have sail number 1, the 1000th will have sail 1000. Not all boats will come with numbered sails.
What does Rs stand for in sailing?
The RS range is the world’s largest and fastest growing sailing/boating brand with boats for championship level racing, recreational sailing, families, clubs and schools. Class. Designer. Length. Recognition.
What is sail size?
Complete Overview of Sail Uses
| Sail | Type | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Jib | headsail | 100% of foretriangle |
| Genoa | headsail | 125-155% of foretriangle |
| Spinnaker | downwind | 200% or more of mainsail |
| Gennaker | downwind | 85% of spinnaker |
How do I choose a sail number?
Sail numbers are generally assigned in consecutive order. They are assigned by either the builder, class association (for inland competitive racing), or national authority (required for offshore racing yachts). It isn’t mandatory to register an official number. If you don’t compete you may assign your own number.
What is sail number?
These sail numbers are an important way of uniquely identifying a yacht for search and rescue purposes, and are a requirement of the Racing Rules of Sailing, Rule 77 – Identification on Sails. The RYA recommend that all yachts have a unique sail number.
Where are Rs sailboats made?
Britain
RS – Made in Britain RS Sailing is a British business that supplies thousands of high quality sailboats a year all over the world, a fleet of some 20 classes that are all built in Great Britain.
How do I determine my sail size?
Hook a long tape measure up to your jib halyard (or top furling swivel on a furler see “Furler Hoist” below) just as if it were the head ring of the sail. Hoist it all the way until it stops at the top. Measure down to whatever point you intend to attach the sails tack to. This will be your MAX.