RS Tera

At Proasail.com we suggest the RS Tera as the youth sailing dinghy in which a child learns to sail and, if the racing bug bites, can go all the way to international competition without changing hull.Designed by Paul Handley for RS Sailing, it is a lively, fast single-hander. Everything about it is designed to make learning safe and simple. After a capsize it is easy to right and the cockpit is dry again. Young sailors rig it without fuss. And the rotomoulded hull stands up to daily sailing-school use. With three sail sizes (Minisail, Sport and Pro) the boat grows with the sailor, which is why it is chosen by beginners, youth racers and their parents alike: a modern alternative to the Optimist.
SKU
TER-CB
Incl. VAT: €4,623.65
Excl. VAT: €3,821.20
1
Crew
30-70
Crew weight (kg)
43
Hull weight (kg)
Comptec PE3 (three-layer rotomoulded polyethylene)
Hull material
1.23
Beam (m)
2.87
Length (m)
2.7 / 3.7 / 4.8 (Minisail / Sport / Pro)
Sail area (m²)

Exciting and safe


  • Responsive in light winds and, as soon as the breeze picks up, it planes with ease.
  • A balanced, stable boat that is simple to steer.
  • If it capsizes, it is easy to right and the self-draining cockpit clears the water by itself.
  • The student progresses quickly with a boat that rarely gets stuck in irons.
  • The foredeck and aft deck are designed so the sailor finds the right position aboard by themselves.
  • Modern, attractive lines that young sailors like.
  • More protection for the sailor's head: the boom is high and carries a padded cover.


More convenient


  • A child rigs it quickly and without fuss.
  • With a 43 kg hull, children launch it without an adult's help.
  • Light and compact: it travels on the car roof rack (check your maximum roof load) and stores in little space.


More versatile


  • Small enough for a 30 kg child to steer.
  • And with scope to keep sailing it up to a sailor weight of 70 kg.
  • With room for two small children to sail at once.
  • On calm days, the optional rowing kit lets you keep getting out on the water.
  • Dual character: stable for the beginner and lively performance for the expert racer.


Minimum maintenance – great durability


  • Hull built in Comptec PE3, RS Sailing's three-layer rotomoulding system.
  • Each layer has a job: the outer one takes the knocks, the foam layer in the middle stiffens the whole and the robust inner skin completes the structure.
  • RS's rotomoulding process allows different thicknesses by area, with more material where the hull carries more load.
  • That optimises the overall weight and the boat gains in performance and handling.
  • Unsinkable: the foam core gives the hull itself buoyancy.
  • Fittings are fixed to brass inserts moulded into the hull structure.
  • Virtually zero maintenance.


World Sailing International Class


  • One boat from the sailing school to international racing.
  • The class puts fun first, on the water and ashore, among the top-level racers too.
  • Its goal: to get children hooked on sailing and keep that passion for life.


RS Tera Sport


  • The version designed for youngsters from 30 kg.
  • 3.7 m² Dacron mainsail, semi-battened with vertical battens, which can be reefed.
  • Shares its mast with the Tera Pro.
  • For storage, the sail rolls around the mast.


RS Tera Pro


  • For youngsters and lighter adults from 40 kg.
  • 4.8 m² fully battened Mylar mainsail, with full-length battens.
  • A light rig with plenty of power.
  • The mast is the same as on the Sport version.
  • To move up a level you only change the sail, not the boat.


RS Tera Accessories


  • Breathable top cover
  • Under cover
  • Aluminium launching trolley, dismantles into 3 pieces
  • 2.7 m² Minisail for small children or strong-wind days
  • Padded spar bag
  • Padded rudder bag
  • Padded daggerboard bag
  • 6:1 high-performance kicker
  • Race pack: D12 cunningham and outhaul, clew strap and 6:1 high-performance kicker
  • Little Hawk MK2 wind indicator
  • Rowing kit (oars and rowlocks)

Detalles

Crew 1
Crew weight (kg) 30-70
Hull weight (kg) 43
Hull material Comptec PE3 (three-layer rotomoulded polyethylene)
Beam (m) 1.23
Length (m) 2.87
Sail area (m²) 2.7 / 3.7 / 4.8 (Minisail / Sport / Pro)
RS Tera Sport RS Tera Pro
Designer Paul Handley
Length 2.87m (9'5") ● ●
Beam 1.23m (4'0") ● ●
Hull Weight 43kg (95lbs) ● ●
Max Crew Weight 135kg (298lbs) ● ●
Minisail 2.7m² (29.1ft²) ○ ○
Mainsail - Sport 3.7m² (39.8ft²) - Dacron Sport Reefing ● ○
Mainsail - Pro 4.8m² (51.7ft²) - Mylar Pro Fully-Battened ○ ●
Hull Construction Comptec PE3 Durable Polyethylene ● ●
Mast 2-Part Black Anodised Aluminium Alloy ● ●
Boom Black Anodised Aluminium Alloy With Padded Head Protector ● ●
Rudder Blade Aluminium Alloy ● ●
Rudder Stock Moulded Glass/Nylon – Lift & Lock System ● ●
Tiller Extension Aluminium Alloy ● ●
Centreboard Aluminium Alloy, Low-Drag Section, Buoyant ● ●
Padded Toe Straps ● ●
Capsize Righting Lines ● ●
Lifting Handles With Rubber Grip ● ●
Top Cover Breathable Polycotton ○ ○
Under Cover ○ ○
Padded Spar Bag ○ ○
Rowing Kit Includes Oars & Rowlocks ○ ○
Padded Daggerboard Bag ○ ○
Padded Rudder Bag ○ ○
Launching Trolley 3-Part Collapsible Aluminium ○ ○
Transportable On Car Roof Check Your Vehicle Roof Weight Capacity ● ●
6:1 Performance Kicker ○ ○
Little Hawk Wind Indicator MK2 ○ ○
Race Upgrade Kit D12 Outhaul & Cunningham, Clew Strap, 6:1 Kicker ○ ○

● Standard · ○ Optional

FeatureMinisail (optional sail)RS Tera SportRS Tera Pro
Sail area2.7 m²3.7 m²4.8 m²
Sail material—DacronMylar
Guide ageThe youngest sailors, or strong windsYouthYouth and lighter adults
Recommended weightLighter sailors (under 30 kg) or strong windsFrom 30 kgFrom 40 kg (up to 70 kg)
Recommended levelBeginnersLearning and first racesRacing
PerformanceControl and easeBalance of performance and simplicityMore performance and response
Ideal useSailing schools and first stepsClubs, training and racing (Sport fleet)Racing (Pro fleet) and heavier sailors