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1. Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new RS 21, and thank you for choosing an
RS product. We are condent that you will have many hours of great sailing and racing
in this truly excellent design. The RS 21 is an exciting boat to sail and offers fantastic
performance. This manual has been compiled to help you to gain the maximum
enjoyment from your RS 21, in a safe manner. It contains details of the craft, the
equipment supplied or tted, its systems, and information on its safe operation and
maintenance. Please read this manual carefully and be sure that you understand its
contents before using your RS 21.
This manual will not instruct you in boating safety or seamanship. If this is your rst
boat, or if you are changing to a type of craft that you are not familiar with, for your own
safety and comfort, please ensure that you have adequate experience before assuming
command of the craft. If you are unsure, RS, your RS Dealer, or your national sailing
federation – for example, the Royal Yachting Association – will be able to advise you of a
local sailing school, or a competent instructor.
Please keep this manual in a secure place and hand it over to the new owner if
you sell the boat.
For further information, spares, and accessories, please contact:
RS Sailing
Premier Way
Abbey Park
Romsey
Hampshire SO51 9DQ
Tel: +44 (0)1794 526760
Email: info@RSsailing.com
For details of your local RS Dealer, please visit www.RSsailing.com
1 - Introduction