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423zero
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Topic: Why does the Laser exist? Posted: 20 Dec 19 at 10:09pm |
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Probably ease of use, hardly any controls to speak of.
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JimC
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 20 Dec 19 at 9:15pm | |
I doubt a high percentage of Sunfish are raced seriously. Paul McCartney, for one, seems to be a regular recreational Sunfish sailor, and as I'm sure he can have any boat he likes, one must conclude he likes those...
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tink
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 20 Dec 19 at 9:03pm | |
That answers, like the Laser, what happens once they have critical mass but the curiosity is how they get that critical mass.
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Rupert
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 20 Dec 19 at 6:59pm | |
I've sailed the Sunfish at couple of times at WPNSA. In a big breeze, it is a hoot. As the wind dropped, the enjoyment fell away faster than with other boats. I practiced my eyes closed sailing, imagining I was sailing off a Pacific island with blue skies, clear water and warm winds. Felt perfect.
I could imagine racing in a bit fleet somewhere exotic! |
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zeon
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 20 Dec 19 at 6:48pm | |
If you live the other side of the pond , the answer is easy. Class racing.
On the other hand if you live in the UK , I have no idea at all .
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tink
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 20 Dec 19 at 3:33pm | |
Back to the original post and putting the admittedly younger Laser into context what is the attraction of the Sunfish and it’s close family. I saw my first one at the Laser Stand at the dinghy show, I have similar but lighter hardware on my front door. It looks incredibly uncomfortable and the rig looks like it lacks any adjustability. Yet it is claimed to be world’s most popular sailboat. |
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iGRF
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 19 Dec 19 at 1:12pm | |
Agreed always found foiling moths impressive. |
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Sam.Spoons
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 19 Dec 19 at 10:20am | |
I might just manage it, on a bike..... ..... with a rolling start.....
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sarg boland
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 19 Dec 19 at 6:34am | |
Was race officer for Laser Open just before Olympic Trials. Blowing force six and lovely swell off Lancing ( as always ). Last deciding race and a head to head Mark Littlejohn v Ben Ainslie. So exciting and huge smiles on both their faces as they finished inches apart, they were loving it.
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salmon80
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 19 Dec 19 at 5:38am | |
You could watch the moth worlds video instead where he is going 30 knots downwind winning the moth worlds with straight 1st's. So impressive although there's nobody there for some reason.....??? |
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