Using a bowline, be sure to tie the loop around the bottom of the gooseneck tight enough. It is somewhat logically laid out to help readers to develop the myriad individual skills needed to master the laser. Lasers are lightweight boats, and should be treated with care as they are not built to take abuse. In this first chapter i will discuss some of the alternative methods for rigging a laser and the function of the sail controls 1. The complete book of laser sailing is the most comprehensive book about successfully sailing and racing this popular and. A laser taining manual callala junior sailing school. Vela sailing has everything you need to upgrade and improve your laser and even get a new complete race ready boat. You should have the boat itself the hull, the dagger board, the rudder and tiller, your mainsheet, both mast. Bursting with practical advice on rigging, launching and sailing in all conditions, this is the ultimate guide for all laser sailors. Do not put your rc laser into the water without its hatch cover. If you need a little help learning about the boat there are a number of books and many online. If you are serious about sailing or just want to be shown. As a new laser sailor, i found this book especially helpful.
International laser class association 2019 handbook. Jun 11, 20 awesome rigging guide for the laser 2 sailboat picture book style. This is a step by step instruction on how to rig the original laser. We watched quite a few youtubes on how to rig and sail, but it was this book that eventually put us right. Rope that stretches, or is inflexible and stiff, is useless for control lines. Do not sail the boat if it is missing any of the following. Deck hatch with cat bag for kayak boat fishing rigging, black. Laser 2 rigging manual uk laser 2 class association.
View and download vanguard sailboats laser 2 rigging instructions online. The radial rig, which has 62 square feet of sail, was designed for sailors in the. Luffing rights rule 6 rig slide rig mast and sail into mast hole on deck. The interviews with gun sailors provides great practical advice. North american custom covers compatible sailboat deck cover for laser dinghy standard hull. It has excellent clear photographs with step by step instructions for many skills such as tacking and gybing. One set of screws will be forward of the daggerboard well figure 1 while the other set will be aft of the mast step figure 2. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any. Due to production supplies certain parts may be different from those shown in description, colour, and specification. Maybe you are too light to sail the laser with the standard rig. When rigged improperly you can severely damage a laser. Bursting with practical advice on rigging, launching and sailing in all conditions, this is the ultimate guide for all laser sailors, whatever your level. Laser performance pico rigging manual pdf download. If you need a little help getting used to the boat there are books about laser sailing and racing.
Awesome rigging guide for the laser 2 sailboat picture book style. Identify and ensure that all necessary parts are there. The laser is a relatively easy boat to sail, but hard to sail really well and this book covers all points of sailing and conditions as well as boat set up and adjustments. This book gives a good comprehensive overview of sailing lasers including rigging, skills and various tactics. Laser 2000 rigging instructions the laser 2000 rigging instructions are a guide to rigging your boat. Vanguard sailboats laser 2 rigging instructions pdf. Boat laser performance vago rigging manual 18 pages 10 pages.