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Hints & Tips Index, Laser, Steve's Blog, Tuning GuideHow to Change Gudgeons on a Laser (keeping an old boat competitive)
The laser rudder angle is the one area that appears to be contentious. Yes the angle is too far back, but without an angled rudder you might loose some of the paddle effect at low...
By Steve Cockerill8 6561 1 -
Laser, Team RoosterClub Racing Vs Circuit Racing – By Charlie South
2016 / 2017 I moved from the Topper to racing the Laser Radial. I’d sailed the Laser a bit before, but it was a big change! I thought I’d write a few things on the...
By Charlie South3 2089 0 -
Laser, Team RoosterLaser 4.7’s – the journey so far and looking ahead to 2017
The transition to a new class is always exciting but also a potentially challenging time. After three fantastic years in the Optimist class, April this year was the start of my transition into the Laser...
By Matt Beck6 3297 1 -
Event Report, Laser, Team RoosterLaser 4.7 Inlands 2016
The 2016 Laser 4.7 Inlands were held at the Rutland Water Sailing club over the weekend of 29th and 30th October. The event was run alongside the Radial and Standards and was also intended to...
By Matt Beck1 1737 0 -
Event Report, Laser, Team Rooster, TopperHarbouring Ambitions – Summer 2016
It was a great summer! Loads of sunshine, sailing & wind – sometimes too much wind like the Topper Nationals, nuff said on that! I managed to pack in a load of local events, mainly...
By Charlie South19 1448 0 -
Event Report, Laser, Team RoosterFowey Royal Regatta 2016
Every year I make the short 7 mile journey down the road to my local regatta week – the Fowey Royal Regatta. It is a week packed full of racing, carnivals, music & friends. The...
By James Dowrick6 1774 0 -
Event Report, Laser, Team Rooster2016 Laser 4.7 Nationals
The 2016 Laser 4.7 Nationals were held at the Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy between the 7th and 12th of August. This year’s event was graced with good weather all week and generally fantastic sailing...
By Matt Beck1 1421 0 -
Event Report, LaserLaser Nationals – Weymouth 2016
So I’ve finally had opportunity to write for Rooster – well it’s either that or spend the evenings watching the sun go down over Chesil beach…. Having arrived the day before, the organisers were considerate...
By Rooster Sailing7 1742 0 -
Laser, Team Rooster, TopperTransitioning from Toppers to Lasers – Event Round Up.
Flown the coupe for the weekend! Sunday 22nd May was my first step away from Toppers outside of my home club, Stokes Bay. The changeable forecast eventually got it right – LIGHT! After a wait...
By Charlie South3 1523 0 -
Event Report, Laser, Rooster, Team RoosterCircus on a Boat
Do any of you guys know the hectic feeling of trying to ride a unicycle for the first time, while juggling torches, while wrestling a bear? Well nor do I but I would assume that...
By Ariel Nechemia1 2053 0