Laser Fleet 513

The Laser is a single-handed racing dinghy. The biggest attraction of the Laser dinghy is that is protected by the One Design class rules, which means that no changes are allowed to the boat unless they are specifically permitted in the rules. So in theory all Laser boats are the same whether they are brand new or 10 years old, making it the sailor that wins the race, not the boat. The Laser is a challenging boat that rewards athleticism, subtle steering and trimming techniques, as well as tactical excellence. It is a singlehanded Olympic class boat, also sailed at club, national and international levels. With nearly 200,000 boats in 140 countries, it is clearly the world’s most popular adult and youth racing sailboat. One of the reasons the Laser is so popular  the boat’s sheer simplicity. The two-part free-standing mast and sleeved sail make the boat easy to rig and its lightweight hull make it easy to carry and cartop. (Text from International Laser Class Association)

Fleet Captain: Janet Rupert

Laser Inland Classic 2009 Regatta

01 October 2009

We had three out-of-towners, for a total of a dozen registered boats. The first two races were breezy and shifty from the south, with occasional white caps. It settled a bit after lunch with wind from the west. We enjoyed pizza and beer afterward. Thanks to John Rupert, Christie Whitt, Mike Clowes, and Tami Chapman for RC duties. Thanks to Mark Hess for beautiful trophies, John Myers for room set up, Sarah Giesman for food prep, and Bob France for registration. Kudos to Victor Sergent for spirit. He kept sailing despite numerous capsizes. The same for newish sailor John Myers, who returned to racing after draining a bunch of water from inside his boat hull.

Leave a comment | 0 comments