RS Sailing’s Farnborough Lineup and Show Offers

Stand logistics and inventory: 19 boats arriving for Farnborough

RS Sailing will present 19 boats on its Farnborough stand, with shipping and rigging scheduled for delivery to Farnborough International on 20 February and dismantling on 27 February 2026. Freight movements include batch road transport from Cowes to Farnborough, on-site cranage for heavier GRP hulls like the RS21, and staggered assembly windows to accommodate tuning, sail fitting, and safety inspections before public opening at 9:00 on 21 February.

What’s on the stand: models, categories and audience

The exhibit spans UK heritage racing classes through youth and training craft up to one-design keelboats. Displayed boats will be grouped by activity to help visitors compare options quickly: racing, youth sailing, and training/adventure/beach use.

Specials and demonstrable savings

All boats will be displayed with clear starting prices. New tailored options, marketed as RS Bespoke, allow customers to build a package with exclusive dinghy show offers: 15% off race upgrades, 10% off trollies & trailers, and 10% off accessories. Rotomolded training and youth boats include a top cover and trolley in the offer price.

• Sails: new pricing for 00 and 2000 class sails reduced by an average of 20% permanently for 2026 and beyond.
• RS Sailing Store show offers: 25% off covers and rope off the reel; 10% off hardware and merchandise; up to 15% off sails for non-00 classes.
• Validity: show offers active from 9:00 on 21 Feb until 17:00 on 27 Feb 2026; many offers available online at the RS Sailing Store.

Sales logistics and customer service

On-stand sales staff will handle part exchanges, used-boat enquiries and the subsidised RS Tera/RS Feva scheme administered via the Eric Twiname Trust. Prospective buyers can arrange post-show delivery logistics and aftercare with the RS team; the presence of sales and operations staff enables real-time configuration, finance options and transport scheduling.

Heritage, community and interactive programming

To mark over three decades of the RS200, an original restored RS200 will be displayed alongside the first new RS200 produced at the Cowes factory in January 2026. The restoration was led by Operations Director Richard Frost with GRP production head Marty Miller overseeing structural and hardware upgrades. This pairing illustrates fleet evolution and in-house production consistency.

Activities and engagement for all ages

Interactive elements on the stand are designed to reinforce community ties: a RS Hiking Challenge, knot-tying and splicing workshops, racing blow-boat sessions, and a heritage wall with newsletters and photos dating back to the early 1990s. Class association reps will outline membership benefits, event calendars, championship pathways and training opportunities for 2026/27.

How these developments matter to sailors and charterers

Clear pricing, bespoke configuration, and visible production provenance lower decision friction for clubs, schools and individual sailors considering purchase or charter fleets. For the charter market—where operator choices hinge on durability, ease of maintenance and resale—RS’s transparency on starting prices and long-term sail cost reductions will influence fleet acquisition strategies and rental pricing structures for coastal operators and training centres.

Quick facts for fleet managers

• 19 boats displayed to enable side-by-side comparisons for fleet purchases.
• Sustainable pricing on 00-class sails reduces lifecycle costs for operators.
• On-stand logistics support immediate order placement and delivery scheduling.

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Market outlook and planning advice

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Summary and final course

RS Sailing’s Farnborough showcase combines product transparency, meaningful price reductions on sails, and community-first programming—making it easier for sailors, clubs and charter operators to choose the right craft. The restored RS200 and new production RS200 from Cowes underline the brand’s manufacturing lineage, while bespoke packages and on-stand logistics simplify buying and fleet provisioning. Whether you’re considering a yacht purchase, a small dinghy for youth training, or adding boats for charter, the show’s announcements will have practical implications for pricing, operations and availability.

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