RS Feva
Class symbol | |
Sailing at Præstø Sailing Club | |
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Paul Handley |
| Year | 2002 |
| Design | One-Design |
| Name | RS Feva |
| Boat | |
| Crew | 1-3, with a manufacturer recommendation of 2 |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Hull weight | 139 lb (63 kg) |
| LOA | 12 ft 0 in (3.66 m) |
| Beam | 4 ft 8 in (1.42 m) |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | Daggerboard |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda |
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | S rig - 57 sq ft (5.3 m2) XL rig - 68 sq ft (6.3 m2)- |
| Jib/genoa area | 22 sq ft (2.0 m2) |
| Spinnaker area | 73 sq ft (6.8 m2) |
| Racing | |
| D-PN | 105.2 |
| RYA PN | 1210 (Feva XL) |
The RS Feva is a modern double-handed sailing dinghy designed by Paul Handley in 2002. It is manufactured and distributed by RS Sailing. 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.
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.