does such a thing exist? anywhere in the US? I have been sailing for 45 years, but have raced since I was 12. Id like to go away for a long weekend or week, and learn everything I need to know about racing, and sailing in heavier winds. TIA!
Hi, my son inherited a 20 year old laser which was in very good condition except, he has had to replace some parts including the hiking strap. He bought a nice one fro Zhik and used it for about a month and then the screws that attach the strap pulled out. I think we need to fill the holes with fiber glass, but we are a little unclear. Can someone point me to a video or step by step? We don't live in a sailing area (he sails on a local lake) so I'm guessing we need to order the materials. Thanks!
I’m (F18) a first year college student in the process of joining my university’s sailing team. I’ve been sailing in FJs (along with some V15s, lasers, and 420s) for 5 years and instructing with my level one for 2 years. I love sailing and have always been super passionate about it, but I didn’t really enjoy being super competitive, even during regattas. I’m more the type to help others lift boats onto trailers or just race for fun. I’m still really good at crewing and decent at skippering, but I keep hearing about how competitive college sailing is and I’m thinking about quitting racing. I feel like I’m just going to lose the joy in sailing if everyone is making it so competitive, but I don’t really know how to get access to sailing without being part of my school’s team or paying an absurdly high yacht club fee as a college student. I think I’m looking for any sort of advice on what to do/if I should quit/how to deal with everyone being more competitive than me when I just want to be out on the water.
I love the idea of hauling it in the back of van but don’t have 200 spare hours to build one myself. Am in California can travel anywhere in state
I'd love your thoughts on this. Basically if you were taking an older (but well cared for) Laser on, what would you check and replace if necessary? I'm ignoring the obvious stuff like hull repair and would like input on the things that may "age out" over time. It could be either parts or even leakage from old silicone. What should be replaced for safety reasons, and what for competitiveness reasons (club racing)?
Reason I'm asking: I've been racing on a borrowed fleet boat recently and have had a lot of things break! As I just purchased a 1994 Vanguard Laser in good shape, I need to know what the "fluid and tire changes" are. I already know to swap out the hiking strap, Gudgeons, and faded main sheets, as I've had failures in all of these!
