New Laser Rag

But they've come down in price ... As did the RS300 when faced with a rooster alternative for club level sailing. The unique selling point of the laser is its a) cheap b) hassle free and c) provides great, fair and equal racing - I don't see the replica owners I know looking for any advantage from a replica... But I do agree, the line should not be crossed for class opens... Club racing and especially handicap racing... Whatever, more the merrier, keep it cheap accessible and enjoyable.

Bearing in mind the unique selling point of the Laser over the decades ahas always been the all boats the same bit, is it not possible that one will lead to the other. And don't forget the only reason the fake sails are cheap is because they are fake sails. Make them legal and we'd soon see the cost of sails escalate like every other class. North Laser Sail 750 quid anyone?

I think if any class has a large amount of rule breaking going on in it, it can hardly be a suprise if the popularity of that class falls away. If you buy a SMOD and then race it as a restricted development class, is that not likely to put others off from joining in rather than encourage participation. Or at least, attract those that are don't fund the future of the class?

Tell that to our active club fleet Jim, most of them are on replica sails, I don't hear any complaint about the boats being something other than Lasers.
Tim

If you want to race a Laser in *any* event you need a Laser sail. If its not a Laser sail the boat isn't a Laser.