LASER Clubroom Orientation & RIGGING CLINIC (Parts 1 & 2 - dry checkout) RC3

About the Boat

The most popular single-handed race boat in the world. With over 210,000 made, the Laser is enjoyed by everyone from club racers to Olympians. The Laser rewards practice and good sailing technique, keeping even the most seasoned racer engaged. Current Lasers are built to the highest specifications with updated foils and sail controls. A three rig system allows the Laser to be enjoyed by sailors of any size and skill.

There are three different sail sizes available on Lasers. The largest one is the Full Rig (also sometimes called Standard Rig) which is 76sq feet. The next size down is the Radial Rig at 62sq ft. The smallest size sail is the 4.7 Rig at ~49sq ft. The different sail sizes roughly correspond to the weight of the sailor, but can also be used to compensate for different wind conditions.

About the event

About the event

This clinic includes Part 1 and Part 2 of the checkout, aka the "dry" part. It is for experienced sailors who want to be cleared to use a new fleet; it is also a great refresher. For those who are doing their first checkout, it will include an orientation to the sailing fleet and club room.

It will be led by David Gibson, an experienced LASER sailor and avid Jericho Regatta racer, who will tell you all the secrets and tips to get the most of this single handed racing monohull.

To be allowed to sail the LASER, you will also need an on-water checkout (Part 3) aka the "wet" part which will require a separate registration. Details of our checkout clinics can be found at Sailing Orientations and Checkout Clinics.

Prerequisites

All checkout participants must know how to sail and preferably have experience on or an a similar boat class. We recommend you take a look at the Rigging instructions and the LASER manual, rigging instructions and videos to have an idea of what to expect beforehand.

Check out the Laser Rigging and Sailing Guide, and the rigging videos at Laser Rigging and Sailing Guides and videos
https://www.clublocarno.com/Sailing-Documents-and-Links

Location 

Registration

Registration closes 48 hours before the clinic. The clinic will be cancelled if no one has registered by that time.

Cancellations must be done at least 48 hours before the clinic, by email sailinglessons@clublocarno.com or by phone or text. No-shows will result in the forfeiture of your next clinic registration.