RS Tera

RS Tera
Class symbol
Development
Designer Paul Handley
Design One-Design
Boat
Crew 1
Hull
Type Monohull
Construction 3 layer Comptec PE3 Hull
Hull weight 85 lb (39 kg)
LOA 9 ft 5 in (2.87 m)
Beam 4 ft 0 in (1.22 m)
Hull appendages
Keel/board type Daggerboard
Rig
Rig type Bermuda
Sails
Mainsail area Sport rig - 38 sq ft (3.5 m2)
Pro rig - 50 sq ft (4.6 m2)
Mini sail - 28 sq ft (2.6 m2)
Racing
RYA PN

RS Tera Sport: 1451

RS Tera Pro: 1351

The RS Tera is a one-man monohull dinghy in the RS Sailing range of sailing boats. It is recognised by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) as an international class, and is a popular boat for beginners and for children to race.[1]

Performance and design

The RS Tera is suitable for introducing newcomers to the sport of sailing, but is also a good boat to race.[2] The boat is highly robust, and it is built with a self draining cockpit and is easy to right after a capsize, in addition to which it has a floating daggerboard. The boat is fairly small and light, meaning it is possible to transport on a roof rack, and that it is manageable on the water by younger children. The mast comes in two pieces, and the boom is padded.

Furthermore, the RS Tera can be rowed and has oarlocks.[3] Built with a Comptec PE3 hull, the RS Tera has been described to have a modern look.

Features and Specification

The RS Tera is available in 2 specifications: RS Tera Sport and RS Tera Pro. The RS Tera Sport is designed with beginners and training centres in mind while the RS Tera Pro is more suitable to older, more experienced sailors. The weight range is between 30 kg and 70 kg and it can carry up to two children comfortably.

The RS Tera Sport has a reefable Dacron sail (the sail can be reefed to de-power in strong winds / for smaller children) while the RS Tera Pro has a battened Mylar sail which gives improved performance and an increase in power. There is also a Mini-sail for very small children, as young as 5 years old. All specifications fit on the same hull and same mast meaning that the same boat can be used for children of all ages and all abilities.

Hull:

  • Constructed of rotor-moulded Polyethylene: Very strong and virtually maintenance free.
  • Designed to be easy to handle with more finesse than rivals.
  • Wide comfortable side decks mean children feel safe sat on the side of the boat.
  • Light and easy to right after a capsize: Children do not need assistance to right and there are added righting lines to assist.
  • Self draining cockpit: Drains as it sails so that children do not need assistance.
  • Lightweight on a trolley for easy manoeuvring by children.

Rig:

  • All rigs fit on the same hull - more versatile and cost effective
  • Rig is far forward reducing the possibility of getting stuck "in irons" / head to wind
  • Boom is high and padded to prevent head injuries
  • 2 piece mast for transporting and storage

Options

  • A rowing kit can be added for light wind fun
  • Racing pack is available for more advanced sailors

International Success, Awards and Recognition

  • The RS Tera gained International ISAF status in 2007.[4]
  • The RS Tera is an RYA Recognised Junior Class.[5]
  • The RS Tera is an ISAF Learn to Sail boat.[6]

World championships

Year
 Gold Silver Bronze
2008 Gottskär
Sport Rig		  Hermann Tomasgaard (NOR)  Arya Sevgen (TUR)  Beatrice Törnsten (SWE)
2009 NOT HELD
2010 Carnac (FRA)
Sport Rig		    ()    ()    ()
2011 (DEN)
Sport Rig		  Elliott Wells (GBR)  Nathan Page (RSA)  James Hellstrom (RSA)
2011 (DEN)  William Taylor (GBR)  Will Robinson (GBR)  Michele Vezzoli (ITA)
2012 Sulzano
Sport Rig		    ()    ()    ()
2012 Sulzano    ()    ()    ()
2013 Portland
Sport Rig		  Georgou DIVARIS (RSA)  Jack LEWIS (GBR)  Freddie PETERS (GBR)
2013 Portland
Pro Rig		  Crispin BEAUMONT (GBR)  Sam LOMBAARD (RSA)  James HELLSTROM (RSA)
2014 [[]]
Sport Rig
27 Entries		  Arin Long (RSA)  Michaela Robinson (RSA)  Benji Daniel (RSA)
2014 [[]]
Pro Rigbr>30 Entries		  James Hellstrom (RSA)  Jason Gray (RSA)  Christopher Crawford (ZIM)
2015 Bruinisse (NED)
Sport Rig		  Tom Storey (GBR)  Roscoe Martin (GBR)  Freddy Wood (GBR)
2015 Bruinisse (NED)
Pro Rig		  Harrison Pye (GBR)  Henry Jameson (GBR)  Matt Smith (GBR)
2016 Santona
Sport Rig		  Ewan Wilson (GBR)  Robbie McDonald (GBR)  Arnau Gelpi (ESP)
2016 Santona
Pro Rig		  Jack Lewis (GBR)  Roscoe Martin (GBR)  Ben Batchelor (GBR)
2017 Carnac (FRA)
Sport Rig		  Jake THOMPSON (GBR)  Phoebe PETERS (GBR)  Tom AHLHEID (FRA)
2017 Carnac (FRA)
Pro Rig		  Jack LEWIS (GBR)  Blake TUDOR (GBR)  Robbie MCDONALD (GBR)

References

  1. ↑ RS Tera Class Page Yachts & Yachting
  2. ↑ Yachts & Yachting Classes
  3. ↑ Dinghy Sailor
  4. ↑ Yachts & Yachting
  5. ↑ RYA Junior Classes
  6. ↑ ISAF Learn to Sail Boats

Class associations

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