RS Feva
The RS Feva is a two-person sailing dinghy designed by Paul Handley in 2002. It is manufactured and distributed by RS Sailing.[1] The RS Feva is an International Sailing Federation (ISAF) International Class, a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Supported Junior Class, and has been selected by the Dansk Sejlunion (Danish Sailing Association) and Norges Seilforbund (Norwegian Sailing Federation) for major sailing growth projects.[2]
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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Paul Handley |
| Year | 2002 |
| Design | One-Design |
| Boat | |
| Crew | 2 |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Hull weight | 139 lb (63 kg) |
| LOA | 12 ft 0 in (3.66 m) |
| Beam | 4 ft 8 in (1.42 m) |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | Daggerboard |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda |
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | S rig - 57 sq ft (5.3 m2) XL rig - 68 sq ft (6.3 m2)- |
| Jib/genoa area | 22 sq ft (2.0 m2) |
| Spinnaker area | 73 sq ft (6.8 m2) |
| Racing | |
| D-PN | 105.2 |
| RYA PN | 1210 (Feva XL) |
Performance and design
The RS Feva is available in two versions; the RS Feva S and RS Feva XL.
The RS Feva S is the pleasure-sailing version, with a "soft" unbattened mainsail and can be upgraded to add a jib and/or gennaker.
The RS Feva XL is the racing version, with the same hull and spars as the RS Feva S but the sail package comprises a full-battened mylar racing mainsail and includes the jib and gennaker. The design allows both the jib and gennaker to be used at the same time for power reaching.[3] When racing in a mixed fleet, the RS Feva XL uses a Portsmouth Yardstick handicap of 1210 in the UK[4] or 105.2 in the USA.[5]
The boat is suitable to be sailed by two young sailors or by adult and child teams, the RS Feva may also be sailed single-handed.[6]
The RS Feva is popular in Europe, Australia and Hong Kong, and is being re-introduced to the market in North America.
In the United Kingdom the RS Feva has been approved by the RYA for the RYA OnBoard scheme, and by schools (e.g. Claires Court School, Oakham School,[7] Sevenoaks School[8] ), sailing centres and clubs (e.g. Hayling Island Sailing Club and Hill Head Sailing Club) for their junior sailing programmes.
International recognition and support
- The RS Feva has International Sailing Federation (ISAF) International Class status.[9]
- The RS Feva has won the Coup de Coeur Award in France.[10]
- The RS Feva has previously won the Dinghy of the Year Award in the USA.[10]
- The RS Feva is a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Supported Junior Class.[6]
RS Feva owners and sailors around the World are supported by an International Class Association and a network of National Class Associations which organise the World, European and National Championships.
World Championships
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| 2006 Italy Circolo Nautico Brenzone, Lake Garda |
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| 2008 Sweden Gottskär, Halland |
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| 2010 France Yacht Club de Carnac, Brittany 140 Boats |
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| 2011 Netherlands Jachthaven Bruinisse, Bruinisse 160 Boats |
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| 2012 United Kingdom Hayling Island Sailing Club, Hampshire |
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| 2013 Italy Marina di Grosseto, Grosseto 178 |
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| 2014 France |Yacht Club de Carnac, Brittany |
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| 2015 Germany Lübecker Yacht Club, Travemünde 156 |
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European Championships
| Championship | Host Country | Host Venue | Entries | European Champions |
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| 2007 | Ireland | Waterford Harbour Sailing Club, County Waterford |    | |
| 2009 | Italy | Yacht Club Acquafresca, Lake Garda | | |
| 2014 | Netherlands | Aquavitesse, Bruinisse | Overall: Ladies: |
National Championships
United Kingdom
| Year | Host Country | Host Venue | Entries | National Champions |
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| 2003 | United Kingdom | Warsash Sailing Club, Hampshire | 50[11] | |
| 2004 | United Kingdom | Paignton Sailing Club, Devon | 24[12] | |
| 2005 | United Kingdom | Hayling Island Sailing Club, Hampshire | 66[13] | |
| 2006 | United Kingdom | Hayling Island Sailing Club, Hampshire | 85[14] | |
| 2007 | United Kingdom | Whitstable Yacht Club, Kent | 65[15] | |
| 2008 | United Kingdom | Hayling Island Sailing Club, Hampshire | 80[16] | |
| 2009 | United Kingdom | Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, Dorset | 72[17] | |
| 2010 | United Kingdom | Hayling Island Sailing Club, Hampshire | 115[18] | |
| 2011 | United Kingdom | South Caernarvonshire Yacht Club, Abersoch, Gwynedd | 102[19] | |
| 2012 | United Kingdom | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, Devon | 103 | |
| 2015 | United Kingdom | Rutland Sailing Club, Rutland | 103 | |
Other
| Year | Host Country | Host Venue | Entries | National Champions |
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| 2011 | Ireland | Royal Cork Yacht Club, County Cork | | |
| 2011 | Netherlands | KR&ZV de Maas, Muiden | ||
| 2011 | Sweden | Gottskär, Halland |
References
- "RS Sailing - Manufacturers Page". Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- "RS Feva". Yachts and Yachting Online.
- "Account Suspended". regattaregatta.com.
- "Portsmouth Number List 2013" (PDF). Royal Yachting Association. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- "Centerboard Classes". US Sailing. Archived from the original on 16 August 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
- "New To Sailing - Advice for beginners". newtosailing.com.
- "Sailing". Oakham School.
- "Sailing". Sevenoaks School.
- ISAF
- Feva Website
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