RS Feva
{{Short description|International racing sailing dinghy}}
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{{Infobox sailboat specifications
|name = RS Feva
|image = RSFeva.jpg
|imagesize = 220
|alt = Sailing at Præstø Sailing Club
|caption = Sailing at Præstø Sailing Club
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|class_imagesize = 120
|crew = 1-3,{{Cite web| title=RS Feva - Owner's Manual | url=http://www.rfcm.de/infos/downloads/feva_manual.pdf | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131008150038/http://www.rfcm.de:80/infos/downloads/feva_manual.pdf | archive-date=2013-10-08}} with a manufacturer recommendation of 2{{Cite web | url=https://www.rssailing.com/project/rs-feva/ | title=RS Feva – world leading double-hander with a vibrant class across the globe }}
|type = Monohull
|design = One-Design
|construction =
|rig = Bermuda
|keel = Daggerboard
|trapeze =
|loa = {{Convert|12|ft|0|in|m|abbr=on}}
|loh =
|lwl =
|beam = {{Convert|4|ft|8|in|m|abbr=on}}
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|hull = {{Convert|139|lb|kg|abbr=on}}
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|mainsail = S rig - {{Convert|57|sqft|m2|abbr=on}}
XL rig - {{Convert|68|sqft|m2|abbr=on}}-
|jib = {{Convert|22|sqft|m2|abbr=on}}
|spinnaker = {{Convert|73|sqft|m2|abbr=on}}
|d-pn = 105.2
|rya-pn = 1210 (Feva XL)
|phrf =
|year = 2002
|designer = Paul Handley
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|updated = 19 September 2012
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The RS Feva is a two-person sailing dinghy designed by Paul Handley in 2002. It is manufactured and distributed by RS Sailing.{{cite web|title=RS Sailing - Manufacturers Page|url=http://www.rssailing.com/fleets.asp?fleet=RS%20Feva&selection=Details%20and%20Spec|access-date=8 October 2011}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/classes/?s=42&c=187|title=RS Feva|work=Yachts and Yachting Online}}
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{{cite web |url=http://www.rya.org.uk/SiteCollectionDocuments/technical/Web%20Documents/py-general/2013ListFinal.pdf |title=Portsmouth Number List 2013 |publisher=Royal Yachting Association |access-date=2 July 2013 |archive-date=19 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130719105155/http://www.rya.org.uk/SiteCollectionDocuments/technical/Web%20Documents/py-general/2013ListFinal.pdf |url-status=dead }} or 105.2 in the USA.{{cite web |url=http://offshore.ussailing.org/Portsmouth_Yardstick/Current_Tables/Centerboard_Classes.htm |title=Centerboard Classes |publisher=US Sailing |access-date=31 July 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120816160142/http://offshore.ussailing.org/Portsmouth_Yardstick/Current_Tables/Centerboard_Classes.htm |archive-date=16 August 2012 }}
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.newtosailing.com/classes/view.asp?id=187|title=New To Sailing - Advice for beginners|work=newtosailing.com}}
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,{{cite web|title=Sailing|url=http://www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk/Oakham_Sport/More_Sports/Sailing|work=Oakham School}} Sevenoaks School{{cite web|title=Sailing|url=http://www.sevenoaksschool.org/sailing|work=Sevenoaks School}} ), 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.[http://www.sailing.org/classes/RST.php ISAF]
- The RS Feva has won the Coup de Coeur Award in France.[http://www.rsfeva.org/about Feva Website]
- The RS Feva has previously won the Dinghy of the Year Award in the USA.
- The RS Feva is a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Supported Junior Class.
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
{{main|RS Feva World Championship}}
European Championships
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| Championship | Host Country | Host Venue | Entries | European Champions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Ireland | Waterford Harbour Sailing Club, County Waterford | {{Gold1}} Sofia Engstrom & Frida Langenius (SWE) {{Silver2}} Guy Stephens & Rory Spriggs (GBR) {{Bronze3}} Simona Benelli & Matilde Pitanti (ITA) | |
| 2009 | Italy | Yacht Club Acquafresca, Lake Garda | {{Gold1}} Ollie Cooper & Callum Ellis (GBR) {{Silver2}} Alice Kent & Lucy Childs (GBR) {{Bronze3}} Conor Lyden & Peter Stokes (IRL) | |
| 2014 | Netherlands | Aquavitesse, Bruinisse | Overall: {{Gold1}} Harvey Martin & Bobby Hewitt (GBR) {{Silver2}} Jack Lewis & Lucas Marshall (GBR) {{Bronze3}} Nikol Stankova & Veronika Piklova (CZE) Ladies: {{Gold1}} Nikol Stankova & Veronika Piklova (CZE) {{Silver2}} Nynke Verwoerd & Annabel Wickel (NED) {{Bronze3}} Kotryna Kašėtaitė & Daumantė Petraitytė (LTU) |
National Championships
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| Year | Host Country | Host Venue | Entries | National Champions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Ireland | Royal Cork Yacht Club, County Cork | {{Gold1}} David Whitaker & Jil McGinley (IRL) {{Silver2}} Marc Cudmore & Sarah Cudmore (IRL) {{Bronze3}} Sam McGinley & Richard McGinley (IRL) | |
| 2011 | Netherlands | KR&ZV de Maas, Muiden | ||
| 2011 | Sweden | Gottskär, Halland |
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [http://www.rssailing.com/ RS Sailing]
- [http://www.rsfeva.org/ International RS Feva Class Association]
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