Laser Dinghy Weight Range

The laser is designed to be sailed single handed although class rules permit two sailors.

Laser dinghy weight range.

It is not only about having a rig for every weight but competition for every level. Of course this varies from region to region. The laser is one of the most popular dinghy classes in history. Bruce kirby designed the laser in 1970 with an emphasis on simplicity and performance.

From day one we assumed a requirement for three rigs of differing sail areas to cater for the desired crew weight range. An alternative is the rs aero a modern singlehander currently taking off in some numbers following its launch in 2014 which is designed to have a manageable ultra light hull and like the laser has three rigs offering a broad appeal across a wide weight and strength range of sailors including youth sailors and women. The most comprehensive boat range for training centres backed up by industry leading support services. Due to the class s numbers there is no other class where this option is so widely available.

Moreover the data also shows that finns are sailed from a much earlier age at international level and that there is an inevitable need for providing a suitable single handed dinghy for young men being. Boats for the sailing adventures you would love. Another beauty of the laser is the ability to jump on a plane and charter a boat when you get to the regatta. The laser is a highly popular family of small one design sailing dinghies using the same common hull and interchangeable rigs with different sail areas.

Get the family on board in an rs designed to make sailing attainable and fun.