The result is a high-performance one-person dinghy that has speed to burn and a go-fast aesthetic that’s perfectly suited to the 21st Century. Additional innovations include a square-topped mainsail, a gunwale that parallels the boat’s centerline in the aft sections to maximize righting moment at a full hike, and hard chines that add stiffness and enhance boathandling.
The RS Aero also boasts carbon-fiber spars, an open and ergonomic cockpit, and—much like the Laser—three different rigging options that make the boat ideal for juniors (Aero 5), women (Aero 7) and men (Aero 9).
- Three different rigs—Aero 5, Aero 7 and Aero 9—help future-proof the boat.
- Two-part carbon composite mast and single-piece carbon composite boom reduce weight aloft.
- Fast, epoxy composite foils with a lightweight foam core enhance the boat’s performance.
- Hard chines add form stiffness without adding extra weight to the hull.
- Modern square-topped mainsail is built out of low-filler content Dacron to ensure shape and durability.
- Fine bow section ensures upwind performance, while the boat’s relatively wide transom helps ensure a bow-up attitude when planing.
Specifications
| Boat Model | Aero 5 Rig, Aero 7 Rig, Aero 9 Rig |