This is the standard and most common version of the laser 2 dinghy which was extremely popular and heavily marketed by the laser centre during the 1980s and early 1990s.
Laser dinghy manual.
The laser the radial and the laser 4 7 all use the same hull and equipment with the exception of the lower mast and sail.
Most of these are still racing and can offer a low cost way of experiencing the thrill of laser sailing and racing enjoyed by many people throughout the world.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new laser.
The laser is one of the most popular dinghy classes in history.
The laser is designed to be sailed single handed although class rules permit two sailors.
Popular across the world the laser comes in three different formats 4 7 radial and standard.
The laser is a highly popular family of small one design sailing dinghies using the same common hull and interchangeable rigs with different sail areas.
The laser is a very unique boat that can accommodate many different sized sailors and abilities due to its three interchangeable rigs.
To buy a new boat please contact a dealer in your region.
Laser radial laser 4 7 laser rigging guide.
Standard of laser sailing in canberra to the benefit of all the laser fleet.
Page 1 laser go fast tip read this rigging guide first.
Over 200 000 lasers have been built.
The remainder comes from my own experience in sailing in both state and national laser championships over the last four years.
Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection.
The laser is arguably the most popular sailing dinghy out there you won t go to many dinghy sailing clubs in the world and not see a laser sitting in the boat park.
The laser 2 regatta is the racing version equipped with spinnaker and trapeze earlier versions used bags instead of a shute.
Depending of which laser you have selected laser radial or laser 4 7 you will have one of the following sails and corresponding lower masts located in your delivery kit.
Page 2 if you have any questions please contact your dealer or call vanguard s customer service at 1 800 966 sail.
I am indebted to the organizers and participants of this first national laser sailing clinic for much of the information included in this manual.
Laser 1 parts and spares.