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Laser, Steve's BlogTop Reads 2017 #3rdplace – Clew Straps – the good, the bad and the ugly!
Whilst at the Laser Masters Europeans I was surprised to see Jean Luc Michon not using a clew strap. Jean Luc is a very experienced Laser sailor and is usually a senior member of the...
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Laser, Steve's BlogLaser Toe Strap Adjustment … and the new rules.
New Rule Change 01 January 2018. Rule 17(c) modified to allow for the addition of one cleat and one turning point in the hiking strap support line that are not attached to the hull or...
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Hints and Tips, Laser, Team RoosterGet the most out of your winter training – by Alex Cole
Photo credit: Ian Roman / PYC Youth Week 2017. As Autumn approaches many sailors pack their boats up for the winter, while the hard core sailors review their boats and clothing, gearing up for the...
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Event Report, Laser, Team RoosterStepping up to the Laser Radial
After a fantastic summer racing the Laser 4.7 fleet in the UK and overseas, following this year’s Laser 4.7 Nationals in Abersoch it was time step up and into the Radial. In theory it should...
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Hints and Tips, Kit Bag, Laser, Team RoosterJunior Sailing, a Guide to Get Going! By Nick Welbourn
If you’re sailing at junior level you may think that as autumn approaches the season draws to a close, but if you’re enjoying your sailing and want to improve, winter can be the best time...
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Event Report, Laser, Team Rooster2 Events, 1 Victory & Lots of Fun!
The summer of 2017 proved to be a very good time on the water for myself! I’m sure I am not the only one that looks forward to the summer and what it has to...
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Laser, Team Rooster, TopperLaser Transition – From Topper to Radial
Feature Photo Credit: James Tomlinson. For three years I raced a Topper with reasonable success finishing in the top ten at both the World and National Championships in 2016. Last September I decided it was...
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Hints & Tips Index, Hints and Tips, LaserLaser Spars Rivets List
The ultimate riveting guide for your Laser® spars! Upper Mast Section Upper Mast Base Plug 2 x 4.8mm (3/16″) x 12mm s/s rivet Upper Mast Top Plug 1 x 4.8mm (3/16″) x 12mm s/s...
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Hints and Tips, Laser, Team Rooster2017 Laser 4.7 World Championships
The 2017 Laser 4.7 World Championships were held at Nieuwpoort in Belgium between the 16th and 24th July. The event attracted the top sailors from 43 countries, with an entry of 235 boys and 115...
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Aero, Laser, Steve's Blog9 Days – 2 Regattas – 2 Boats – more Pies?
After selling my good Laser in order to purchase an Aero, it was time to see if the old beach boat of 157699 (with sail number 188631) was up to the standard of top class...
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