| RS500 | |
| Class Imagesize: | 120 |
| Crew: | 2 |
| Type: | Monohull |
| Construction: | GRP composite |
| Rig: | Aluminium alloy |
| Keel: | Centreboard |
| Trapeze: | Yes |
| Loa: | 14feet |
| Beam: | 5feet |
| Hull: | 192lb |
| Mainsail: | S rig - 80square feet XL rig - 100square feet |
| Jib: | S rig - 31square feet XL rig - 37square feet |
| Spinnaker: | S rig - 145square feet XL rig - 145square feet |
| Rya-Pn: | 972 |
| Designer: | Phil Morrison |
The RS500 is a double handed trapeze skiff designed by Phil Morrison, manufactured and designed by RS Sailing.[1] The class has a PY number of 972.[2] There are two sail size options (the S and XL rig) and makes the RS500 suitable for youngsters and adults. With ISAF Recognised Status,[3] the RS500 has a racing circuit with events in UK, Europe and World Championships.[4]
The cockpit is uncluttered and the low transom design makes climbing aboard after capsize easy and a pivoting centreboard and rudder make launch and recovery safe.[5]
See main article: RS500 World Championship.
The World championships had participants from 15 countries. 
In 2017 the first EuroCup-Serie was held.
| Year | Locations | Female | Youth | Mixed | |||
| 2017 | Open Skiff, Lac du Der Eurocup, Medemblik Nieuwpoortweek, Nieuwpoort World Championship, Lake Como Czech National, Lipno | ITA 1032 | GBR 1097 | NED 1038 | ITA 892 | ITA 1032 | |
| 2018 | Eurocup, Carnac World Championship, Weymouth Colico, Lake Como | ITA 1032 | NED 819 | ITA 1617 | ITA 892 | ITA 1032 | |
| 2019 | Open Skiff, Lac Du Der Open DutchChampionship, Bruinisse EuropaCup Regatta, Lake Como World Championship, Lake Lipno | GBR 659 | ITA 1604 | ITA 1617 | ITA 892 | ITA 1604 | ITA 1642 |
| 2020 | canceled |