The Boat 

The RS:X (Men) Olympic Class - Men's Windsurfer

Replacing the Mistral, the NeilPryde RS:X was the new windsurfing equipment used at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

A strict one-design class sailed by both men and women, the RS:X is the only boat that will bring the sailor into direct contact with the air and sea.

The board, shaped by Jean Bouldoires, is a true crossover board in that it makes the best compromise between traditional raceboard sailing and exciting “Formula” racing. The RS:X sail performs exceptionally well in both planing and non-planing conditions and has been designed for easy handling. The difference between the Men's and Women's classes is the sail size, 9.5m2 for Men and 8.5m2 for Women.

RS:X(Men) - Stats

British Olympic Windsurfing Medals

Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Top 3