RS Feva

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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]

DesignerPaul Handley
Year2002
NameRS Feva
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RS Feva
Class symbol
Sailing at Præstø Sailing Club
Development
DesignerPaul Handley
Year2002
DesignOne-Design
NameRS Feva
Boat
Crew1-3,[1] with a manufacturer recommendation of 2[2]
Hull
TypeMonohull
Hull weight139 lb (63 kg)
LOA12 ft 0 in (3.66 m)
Beam4 ft 8 in (1.42 m)
Hull appendages
Keel/board typeDaggerboard
Rig
Rig typeBermuda
Sails
Mainsail areaS rig - 57 sq ft (5.3 m2)
XL rig - 68 sq ft (6.3 m2)-
Jib/genoa area22 sq ft (2.0 m2)
Spinnaker area73 sq ft (6.8 m2)
Racing
D-PN105.2
RYA PN1210 (Feva XL)
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Built from 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 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

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

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ChampionshipHost countryHost VenueEntriesEuropean Champions
2007IrelandWaterford Harbour Sailing Club,
County Waterford
1st place, gold medalist(s) Sofia Engstrom & Frida Langenius (SWE)
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Guy Stephens & Rory Spriggs (GBR)
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Simona Benelli & Matilde Pitanti (ITA)
2009ItalyYacht Club Acquafresca,
Lake Garda
1st place, gold medalist(s) Ollie Cooper & Callum Ellis (GBR)
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Alice Kent & Lucy Childs (GBR)
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Conor Lyden & Peter Stokes (IRL)
2014NetherlandsAquavitesse, BruinisseOverall:
1st place, gold medalist(s) Harvey Martin & Bobby Hewitt (GBR)
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Jack Lewis & Lucas Marshall (GBR)
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Nikol Stankova & Veronika Piklova (CZE)
Ladies:
1st place, gold medalist(s) Nikol Stankova & Veronika Piklova (CZE)
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Nynke Verwoerd & Annabel Wickel (NED)
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Kotryna Kašėtaitė & Daumantė Petraitytė (LTU)
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National Championships

United Kingdom

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YearHost countryHost VenueEntriesNational Champions
2003United KingdomWarsash Sailing Club,
Hampshire
50[12]1st place, gold medalist(s) Ben Saxton & Tim Saxton (GBR)
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Alex Henry & Henry Maxfield (GBR)
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Sophie Weguelin & Imogen Stanley (GBR)
2004United KingdomPaignton Sailing Club,
Devon
24[13]1st place, gold medalist(s) Ben Saxton & Tim Saxton (GBR)
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Frances Peters & Claire Lasko (GBR)
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) James Peters & Peter Henry (GBR)
2005United KingdomHayling Island Sailing Club,
Hampshire
66[14]1st place, gold medalist(s) Frances Peters & Clare Lasko (GBR)
2nd place, silver medalist(s) James Peters & Guy Stevens (GBR)
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Ben Saxton & Tim Saxton (GBR)
2006United KingdomHayling Island Sailing Club,
Hampshire
85[15]1st place, gold medalist(s) Aaron Smith & Jeremy Williamson (GBR)
2nd place, silver medalist(s) James Peters & Ben Gratton (GBR)
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Rob Cage & Georgina Cage (GBR)
2007United KingdomWhitstable Yacht Club,
Kent
65[16]1st place, gold medalist(s) Barry Parkin & Jack Parkin (GBR)
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Tim Gratton & Chris Taylor (GBR)
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) James Hamer & Ben Gratton (GBR)
2008United KingdomHayling Island Sailing Club,
Hampshire
80[17]1st place, gold medalist(s) Tim Gratton & Chris Taylor (GBR)
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Alex Mothersele & Hamish Ellis (GBR)
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) James Bolingbroke & Matt Heathcote (GBR)
2009United KingdomWeymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy,
Dorset
72[18]1st place, gold medalist(s) Tim Gratton & Chris Taylor (GBR)
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Debbie Darling & Tim Darling (GBR)
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Owen Bowerman & Charlie Darling (GBR)
2010United KingdomHayling Island Sailing Club,
Hampshire
115[19]1st place, gold medalist(s) Robert Baddeley & James Taylor (GBR)
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Jack Hawkins & Chris Thomas (GBR)
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Jack Parkin & Milli Parkin (GBR)
2011United KingdomSouth Caernarvonshire Yacht Club,
Abersoch, Gwynedd
102[20]1st place, gold medalist(s) Owen Bowerman & Charlie Darling (GBR)
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Matt Whitfield & Gareth Viney (GBR)
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Debbie Darling & Tom Darling (GBR)
2012United KingdomRoyal Torbay Yacht Club,
Devon
1031st place, gold medalist(s) Matthew Whitfield & James Taylor (GBR)
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Robert Masterman & Marcus Payne (GBR)
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Elliott Wells & Jake Todd (GBR)
2015United KingdomRutland Sailing Club,
Rutland
1031st place, gold medalist(s) Fin Armstrong & Dan Armstrong (GBR)
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Iain Bird & Jake Hardman (GBR)
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Rory Odell & Josh Bonsey (GBR)
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Other

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YearHost countryHost VenueEntriesNational Champions
2011IrelandRoyal Cork Yacht Club,
County Cork
1st place, gold medalist(s) David Whitaker & Jil McGinley (IRL)
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Marc Cudmore & Sarah Cudmore (IRL)
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Sam McGinley & Richard McGinley (IRL)
2011NetherlandsKR&ZV de Maas,
Muiden
2011SwedenGottskär,
Halland
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