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Intended topics are Laser politics, governance, which at the time of creation focuses on the ILCA rule change to remover the requirement for builders to use the Laser brand; and agreement being sought by commercial parties as attempts are made to secure the Laser as an Olympic class for 2024 and beyond. The hope is that this thread will morph into topics focusing on making improvements to the Laser class. Note that there is a possibility of no longer using the Laser trademark and a name change to the class. Very few people want to stop using the Laser trademark or change the name of
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Came across this whilst scrolling another sailing news source... It's interesting to know many of the products on an ILCA / Laser (Which one is it again?) come from UK hardware manufacturers, Allen. My thoughts - it's interesting that Laser legend John Emmett rates the new Vang Block... I thought all laser sailors were "Harken till I die!" The Allen Tii Blocks also look pretty neat too! Anyone got any comments on the fitout? https://www.sail-world.com/news/231702/ILCA-Laser-Fit-Out-Guide-from-Allen
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Hi- I have a Laser with a transom hull number PFS140840374. The cockpit stickers are too faded to read other than Laser and somewhere in Canada. I’ve seen some various explanations so curious if I have this correct: PFS = Performance Sailing 14084 = sail number 0374 = March, 1974 Thanks in advance for any help! S
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Hi- I have a Laser with a transom hull number PFS140840374. The cockpit stickers are too faded to read other than Laser and somewhere in Canada. I’ve seen some various explanations so curious if I have this correct: PFS = Performance Sailing 14084 = sail number 0374 = March, 1974 Thanks in advance for any help! S
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Let's make it happen Laser Sailors... I will start. I own: Performance sailcraft sail no. 43,560 and Sail no. 102,281 (the only boat my son has ever planed
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This 1981 laser sailboat hull needs work. While the Hull itself is in good condition, the deck is not. It is laden with moderate to severe soft spots and has separated slightly from the hull in the rear. The deck has been bolted to the hull on one side by the previous owner. Creating a lack of symmetry but a decent seal. For 150 the boat comes with Harken Main-sheet Hardware (Worth $75). People who know the boat (Fleet Members) will get it free.
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After 3 years of off-season nights and weekend spent researching, designing, and teaching myself how to make plugs, pull molds, do carbon fiber resin infusion, etc., I finally took flight on my home grown Laser hydrofoils. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaEFCdkmt2JtP8G4-pEp5Qg
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Hi! Long time reader, but first time posting here I was looking for a boat to get into the dinghy game and recently a laser 2k with the trapeze kit popped up. I want the boat mainly for sailing around the bay, single handed and with crew. In the past I've sailed Vauriens and Snipes, but I don't have any experience with dinghies from this century, however, I wanted something reasonable fast. Nowadays I mainly sail in a first class 8 and a x37 How hard is to single hand a laser 2k and, specially, how hard will it be to recover from a capsize alone? (I'm a reasonably fit 185
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The ed just posted a European article on how the ILCA vote may affect Europeans, predicting "ultimate disaster." Tom Ehman softball-interviewed Farzad Rastegar of Laser Performance on Sailing Illustrated. All of this media blitz in support of LP and the European Laser sailors. And casting aspersions on the ILCA leadership. Folks, LP has not served the North or South American markets very well at all, as any Laser sailor or dealer can tell you. LP cut off Kirby and has waged war against the ILCA for a long time. I do not trust them, and when I see the vitriol directed at ILCA leadership and imp
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Does anyone know the most recent status of Laser Perf.? I'm finding it really hard to get parts and sails
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Hi everyone. I live on Vancouver Island and am in my 60's but I'm fit. I'm 5'10" and 180lb. I had a Laser I in my late 30's and enjoyed the heck out of it. Had a cabin sailboat for awhile and, now retired, I'm wanting to get back into sailing. My budget won't allow me to keep a keelboat in a marina with all the associated costs, and I've considered kayaking, but my heart is really in sailing. It occurred to me recently that perhaps I'm not too old to singlehand a dinghy. I'm not interested in racing but would want to use the boat for fun in the harbour and for day trips with a lunch
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Own a Laser? Tempted by one of the new rigs from rival builders? Use a training sail from Intensity or Rooster? Worried about splintering the class? Fear not! The Prism Class Association has been firmed to welcome Lasers of all hues. If it has a Laser hull, any rig will do. We are a broad church.
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I have just purchased a slightly beat up laser Hull without rig, centerboard and rudder. How much is reasonable to ask for it when I am ready to sell.
