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RS900
Development
DesignerPhil Morrison
Alex Southon
Nick Peters
Year2012
NameRS900
Boat
Crew2
Hull
TypePolyester GRP with carbon reinforcement
ConstructionFoam sandwich Fiberglass
Hull weight119 kg (262 lb)[1]
LOA4.68 m (15.4 ft)[1]
Beam2.8 m (9.2 ft)[1]
Rig
Rig typeCarbon-fiber mast
Sails
Mainsail area11.8 m2 (127 sq ft)[1]
Jib/genoa area6 m2 (65 sq ft)[1]
Spinnaker area26.6 m2 (286 sq ft)[1]

The RS900 is a 2.8m, double handed, dual trapeze, racing skiff. Designed in 2012 by Phil Morrison and manufactured by RS Sailing. It has a lightweight polyester GRP with carbon reinforcement hull construction.[2]

It was RS Sailings contender for the Women's Olympic Skiff.[3] After the ISAF’s evaluation trials, the Olympic committee chose the 49er FX over the RS900.[1][4]

It was designed to be sailed by a crew weighing between 110 and 130 kg.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Women's Skiff Evaluation Evaluation Panel Report" (PDF). International Sailing Federation. 24 April 2012.
  2. ^ "Sailweb - olympic - RS Sailing get serious with new Olympic Skiff - RS900". www.sailweb.co.uk.
  3. ^ "RS900 - Women's Olympic Skiff? - RS Sailing". rssailing.com.
  4. ^ "RS Racing News". rssailing.org.
  5. ^ "RS Sailing's new skiff RS900 vying for Olympic selection". mysailing.com.au.
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