As I prepare to write this blog – and thinking of my number 3, I can’t help to be persuaded by the current sailing conditions, all I can think about is warmth and agility, so...
As a Silva 73r compass lover – I use them on every boat I find myself sailing. Nothing else comes close for me. It is light, it works in many orientations and its responsive. However, I am keen that the Rooster Design Team can solve and improve the 73r’s installation solutions for the Laser, the …
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I heard a rather disturbing story recently from a fellow Laser Master sailor. He spoke about the danger of using string to tie your cap to your buoyancy aid. He was at a regatta when...
After my 5th placed favourite item, I hope you are all enjoying your mesh bags as much as I still am, its time for my 4th placed item. Remember, especially you new Mesh Bag users to...
At the end of our first season in a 4000, its time to reflect on our journey and look forward to next years events whist reflecting on “Does the 4000’s Unique Weight Equalisation Actually Work?”...
Once again we are back at Weir Wood on the 22nd November for the 8.1 National Championship for a one day, sprint series style event. With up to 8 back to back races planned with the first start...
You may be surprised to find out that in 5th place on my list of Top 5 Products is my Mesh Bag as it is my most used item of Rooster Kit that is currently...
A Laser sailor’s dream. A warm windy week shared with a world record 500 fellow Laser sailors from 37 countries to duke it out wherever you are in the field. The feeling of meeting up...
Its Hyères – the Masters World Championships with 499 entries racing. First attempted start and my deck kit starts to lift off. My toe strap starts to pull out. Ah – no problems, I’ll tie...
The Rooster Solo load path mainsail proved itself to be a hit in 2014 – its first season. I tampered with forestay tensions to ensure I had good speed to windward, despite not being the...