RS Sailing launches RS Toura dinghy

RS Sailing has revealed details of its new RS Toura dinghy, which is currently in production and will be available this spring.

Appearing in the RS range between the RS Quest and RS Venture, the RS Toura has a durable rotomolded polyethylene hull and room for up to seven crew. RS Sailing says that the vessel’s stability has been balanced with generous internal space, allowing sailors to tour coastal waters with confidence.

RS says the RS Toura can easily be customised for training or cruising, thanks to its reefable mainsail, furling jib, asymmetric spinnaker, optional outboard and generous stowage.

Jon Partridge, CEO of RS Sailing Commercial, says: “The concept of the RS Toura was born out of a desire to support our distribution network and customers around the world. With the RS Zest and RS Quest proving themselves to be market-leading products, we were asked to produce the big sister to the RS Quest with all the same award-winning features that our customers love. We believe that the RS Toura compliments the rest of the RS range and further supports RS Sailing in our pursuit to get more people out on the water and growing our sport.” 

The RS Sailing Team and yacht designer Jo Richards designed and developed the RS Toura over the last 16 months. The RS Toura hull and spars are manufactured in the UK using cutting-edge engineering and machinery alongside computer-controlled build programmes.

“We designed the RS Toura to have great internal space and reassuring stability, which gives it excellent people carrying ability,” says Alex Newton-Southon, CEO of RS Sailing Design and Technologies. “The RS Toura has a modern feel to complement the RS Zest and RS Quest whilst also ensuring ease of use, excellent handling and easy maintenance. We don’t like to compromise at RS; therefore, the RS Toura’s internal space and stability haven’t been at the detriment of performance. The RS Toura is balanced, nimble and incredibly rewarding to sail.”

The RS Toura will debut at the RYA Dinghy & Watersport Show on 26-27 February 2022.