Engineering:RS Feva
 Class symbol | |
 Sailing at Præstø Sailing Club | |
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Paul Handley |
| Year | 2002 |
| Design | One-Design |
| Boat | |
| Crew | 1-3,[1] with a manufacturer recommendation of 2[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) |
The RS Feva is a modern double-handed sailing dinghy designed by Paul Handley in 2002. It is manufactured and distributed by RS Sailing.[3] The RS Feva is a World Sailing 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.[4]
Built from tough rotomoulded polyethylene, it bridges the gap between entry-level boats such as the RS Tera and high-performance skiffs like the 29er. Its stability, durable construction, and exciting yet manageable performance have made it a popular junior double-handed class.
The RS Feva’s layout is designed for simplicity and learning progression. All control lines are within easy reach, and the self-draining cockpit allows quick recovery after capsizes. The asymmetric spinnaker system uses a single-line hoist and drop, encouraging teamwork and tactical awareness. The hull’s wide beam and chine shape provide excellent stability and planing ability, allowing young sailors to experience real performance sailing in moderate winds without the intimidation of trapezes or large sails.
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. When racing in a mixed fleet, the RS Feva XL uses a Portsmouth Yardstick handicap of 1210 in the UK[5] or 105.2 in the USA.[6]
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.[7]
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,[8] Sevenoaks School[9] ), 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.[10]
- The RS Feva has won the Coup de Coeur Award in France.[11]
- The RS Feva has previously won the Dinghy of the Year Award in the USA.[11]
- The RS Feva is a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Supported Junior Class.[7]
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
European Championships
| Championship | Host Country | Host Venue | Entries | European Champions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Ireland | Waterford Harbour Sailing Club, County Waterford |
Template:Gold1 Sofia Engstrom & Frida Langenius (SWE) Template:Silver2 Guy Stephens & Rory Spriggs (GBR) Template:Bronze3 Simona Benelli & Matilde Pitanti (ITA) | |
| 2009 | Italy | Yacht Club Acquafresca, Lake Garda |
Template:Gold1 Ollie Cooper & Callum Ellis (GBR) Template:Silver2 Alice Kent & Lucy Childs (GBR) Template:Bronze3 Conor Lyden & Peter Stokes (IRL) | |
| 2014 | Netherlands | Aquavitesse, Bruinisse | Overall: Template:Gold1 Harvey Martin & Bobby Hewitt (GBR) Template:Silver2 Jack Lewis & Lucas Marshall (GBR) Template:Bronze3 Nikol Stankova & Veronika Piklova (CZE) Ladies: Template:Gold1 Nikol Stankova & Veronika Piklova (CZE) Template:Silver2 Nynke Verwoerd & Annabel Wickel (NED) Template:Bronze3 Kotryna Kašėtaitė & Daumantė Petraitytė (LTU) |
National Championships
United Kingdom
| Year | Host Country | Host Venue | Entries | National Champions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | United Kingdom | Warsash Sailing Club, Hampshire |
50[12] | Template:Gold1 Ben Saxton & Tim Saxton (GBR) Template:Silver2 Alex Henry & Henry Maxfield (GBR) Template:Bronze3 Sophie Weguelin & Imogen Stanley (GBR) |
| 2004 | United Kingdom | Paignton Sailing Club, Devon |
24[13] | Template:Gold1 Ben Saxton & Tim Saxton (GBR) Template:Silver2 Frances Peters & Claire Lasko (GBR) Template:Bronze3 James Peters & Peter Henry (GBR) |
| 2005 | United Kingdom | Hayling Island Sailing Club, Hampshire |
66[14] | Template:Gold1 Frances Peters & Clare Lasko (GBR) Template:Silver2 James Peters & Guy Stevens (GBR) Template:Bronze3 Ben Saxton & Tim Saxton (GBR) |
| 2006 | United Kingdom | Hayling Island Sailing Club, Hampshire |
85[15] | Template:Gold1 Aaron Smith & Jeremy Williamson (GBR) Template:Silver2 James Peters & Ben Gratton (GBR) Template:Bronze3 Rob Cage & Georgina Cage (GBR) |
| 2007 | United Kingdom | Whitstable Yacht Club, Kent |
65[16] | Template:Gold1 Barry Parkin & Jack Parkin (GBR) Template:Silver2 Tim Gratton & Chris Taylor (GBR) Template:Bronze3 James Hamer & Ben Gratton (GBR) |
| 2008 | United Kingdom | Hayling Island Sailing Club, Hampshire |
80[17] | Template:Gold1 Tim Gratton & Chris Taylor (GBR) Template:Silver2 Alex Mothersele & Hamish Ellis (GBR) Template:Bronze3 James Bolingbroke & Matt Heathcote (GBR) |
| 2009 | United Kingdom | Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, Dorset |
72[18] | Template:Gold1 Tim Gratton & Chris Taylor (GBR) Template:Silver2 Debbie Darling & Tim Darling (GBR) Template:Bronze3 Owen Bowerman & Charlie Darling (GBR) |
| 2010 | United Kingdom | Hayling Island Sailing Club, Hampshire |
115[19] | Template:Gold1 Robert Baddeley & James Taylor (GBR) Template:Silver2 Jack Hawkins & Chris Thomas (GBR) Template:Bronze3 Jack Parkin & Milli Parkin (GBR) |
| 2011 | United Kingdom | South Caernarvonshire Yacht Club, Abersoch, Gwynedd |
102[20] | Template:Gold1 Owen Bowerman & Charlie Darling (GBR) Template:Silver2 Matt Whitfield & Gareth Viney (GBR) Template:Bronze3 Debbie Darling & Tom Darling (GBR) |
| 2012 | United Kingdom | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, Devon |
103 | Template:Gold1 Matthew Whitfield & James Taylor (GBR) Template:Silver2 Robert Masterman & Marcus Payne (GBR) Template:Bronze3 Elliott Wells & Jake Todd (GBR) |
| 2015 | United Kingdom | Rutland Sailing Club, Rutland |
103 | Template:Gold1 Fin Armstrong & Dan Armstrong (GBR) Template:Silver2 Iain Bird & Jake Hardman (GBR) Template:Bronze3 Rory Odell & Josh Bonsey (GBR) |
Other
| Year | Host Country | Host Venue | Entries | National Champions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Ireland | Royal Cork Yacht Club, County Cork |
Template:Gold1 David Whitaker & Jil McGinley (IRL) Template:Silver2 Marc Cudmore & Sarah Cudmore (IRL) Template:Bronze3 Sam McGinley & Richard McGinley (IRL) | |
| 2011 | Netherlands | KR&ZV de Maas, Muiden |
||
| 2011 | Sweden | Gottskär, Halland |
References
- ↑ "RS Feva - Owner's Manual". http://www.rfcm.de/infos/downloads/feva_manual.pdf.
- ↑ "RS Feva – world leading double-hander with a vibrant class across the globe". https://www.rssailing.com/project/rs-feva/.
- ↑ "RS Sailing - Manufacturers Page". http://www.rssailing.com/fleets.asp?fleet=RS%20Feva&selection=Details%20and%20Spec.
- ↑ "RS Feva". Yachts and Yachting Online. http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/classes/?s=42&c=187.
- ↑ "Portsmouth Number List 2013". Royal Yachting Association. http://www.rya.org.uk/SiteCollectionDocuments/technical/Web%20Documents/py-general/2013ListFinal.pdf.
- ↑ "Centerboard Classes". US Sailing. http://offshore.ussailing.org/Portsmouth_Yardstick/Current_Tables/Centerboard_Classes.htm.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "New To Sailing - Advice for beginners". newtosailing.com. http://www.newtosailing.com/classes/view.asp?id=187.
- ↑ "Sailing". Oakham School. http://www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk/Oakham_Sport/More_Sports/Sailing.
- ↑ "Sailing". Sevenoaks School. http://www.sevenoaksschool.org/sailing.
- ↑ ISAF
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Feva Website
- ↑ "2003". National Championship Attendance Table. Yachts and Yachting Online Ltd. http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/classes/?s=44.
- ↑ "2004". National Championship Attendance Table. Yachts and Yachting Online Ltd. http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/classes/?s=44.
- ↑ "2005". National Championship Attendance Table. Yachts and Yachting Online Ltd. http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/classes/?s=44.
- ↑ "2006". National Championship Attendance Table. Yachts and Yachting Online Ltd. http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/classes/?s=44.
- ↑ "2007". National Championship Attendance Table. Yachts and Yachting Online Ltd. http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/classes/?s=44.
- ↑ "2008". National Championship Attendance Table. Yachts and Yachting Online Ltd. http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/classes/?s=44.
- ↑ "2009". National Championship Attendance Table. Yachts and Yachting Online Ltd. http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/classes/?s=44.
- ↑ "2010". National Championship Attendance Table. Yachts and Yachting Online Ltd. http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/classes/?s=44.
- ↑ "2011". National Championship Attendance Table. Yachts and Yachting Online Ltd. http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/classes/?s=44.
External links
Template:RS Sailing Template:Classes of the International Sailing Federation
 |  |
