What Makes the RS Toura Such a Great Dinghy to Learn In?
Some boats are brilliant when everything goes right.
Others are brilliant at helping you learn when things go wrong.
The RS Toura firmly belongs in the second (much more useful) category — which is why it works so well both on the sea and on rivers like the Thames.
🚤 Rock-Solid Stability (Confidence from Minute One)
The first thing you notice stepping into a Toura is how un-dramatic it feels.
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Wide beam and generous hull volume
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Designed to carry a range of crew weights
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Doesn’t punish small mistakes instantly
For beginners — especially adult learners — this matters enormously. You can move, think, and breathe without feeling the boat is plotting revenge.
On a river, where gusts bounce off trees and bends arrive quickly, that stability is gold dust.
🌬️ Forgiving, Not Frightening
The Toura is remarkably tolerant of:
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Over-tightened sails
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Hesitant helm movements
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Slightly muddled crew work
Instead of capsizing at the first error, it gives you time to feel what’s happening and correct it. That makes learning faster — and far more enjoyable.
It’s a boat that teaches cause and effect rather than panic response.
🌊 Happy on Sea and River
Many training dinghies are great in one environment and miserable in another.
The Toura isn’t fussy.
At sea:
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Handles chop comfortably
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Stable platform for sail handling
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Reassuring in waves and swell
On the river:
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Predictable through tacks and gybes
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Easy to slow, stop, and manoeuvre
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Forgiving in confined spaces
That versatility makes it ideal for clubs, families, and learners who sail in mixed conditions.
👨👩👧👦 Brilliant for Crews and Families
Learning to sail isn’t just about the helm.
The Toura:
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Gives the crew space to learn jib handling
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Allows conversation without shouting
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Encourages teamwork rather than stress
For couples, parents sailing with children, or anyone learning together later in life, it feels cooperative rather than confrontational.
🧠 A Boat That Teaches, Not Tests
Perhaps the biggest compliment you can give a training dinghy is this:
The RS Toura lets you focus on learning to sail — not on surviving the boat.
It’s stable, forgiving, predictable, and confidence-building.
Exactly what you want when learning — whether you’re 15 or 65+.
That's why we sail the Toura.
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