Laser Standard Class Rules

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

Laser standard class rules.

Replaces or is additional to a standard fitting as allowed by these rules. The english text of the laser class rules shall govern. The principle of the laser class rules is that no changes to the boat are allowed unless they are specifically permitted by the class rules. 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.

Cancels all previous rules and interpretations. The class rules below are valid from 1st january 2020. This serves as a guide to the employer the responsible organization the laser safety officer the laser operator and other persons involved on the safe use of lasers and laser equipment classified as class 3b or class 4. Rules parts one to five inclusive valid from 1st january 2017.

Guidelines for the safe use of laser beams on humans. The class rules published on this. Safety of laser products part 8. 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. Class rules measurement diagrams. Part one object the laser is a strict one design dinghy where the true test when raced is between helmspersons and not boats and equipment. Sail numbers and letters.

Cancels all previous rules and interpretations.