Ovington Laser

   From the Ovington FB feed:

‘ All a bit of a last minute rush to have everything in place to be at WPNSA for the UKLA Nationals for the ILCA 4, 6 & 7...

Builders plaque, World Sailing plaque, Recreational Craft Directive certified and we even managed to get Class flags delivered in time.

Chris Turner Ovington MD will be on site Friday and Saturday to answer any questions...’

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tink Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 23 Jan 16 Location: North Hants Online Status: Offline Posts: 788	Post Options Post Reply Quote tink Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Ovington Laser Posted: 24 Aug 20 at 5:57pm
	From the Ovington FB feed: ‘ All a bit of a last minute rush to have everything in place to be at WPNSA for the UKLA Nationals for the ILCA 4, 6 & 7... Builders plaque, World Sailing plaque, Recreational Craft Directive certified and we even managed to get Class flags delivered in time. Chris Turner Ovington MD will be on site Friday and Saturday to answer any questions...’
	Tink https://tinkboats.com http://proasail.blogspot.com

andymck Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 15 Dec 06 Location: Stamford Online Status: Offline Posts: 397	Post Options Post Reply Quote andymck Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Aug 20 at 10:38pm
	I love Sam Whaleys comment “I have come to the conclusion it’s a laser” Or another quote from a club member who was down there “It’s very white” Time will tell if the rake numbers are consistent and the build quality is more consistent. Or, the issues are more to do with the building manual. But then, they do seem more robust than my aero.
	Andy Mck

zeon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 20 Aug 16 Online Status: Offline Posts: 316	Post Options Post Reply Quote zeon Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Aug 20 at 2:08pm
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The Moo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 01 Jun 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 807	Post Options Post Reply Quote The Moo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Aug 20 at 3:33pm
	Or is becoming a Laser builder likely to become a bit of a poisoned chalice? Nice to hear that your old boat is still being used in anger!

Late starter Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 24 Feb 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 481	Post Options Post Reply Quote Late starter Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Aug 20 at 4:49pm
	Its been ages since I last sailed a Laser but I loved my time in the class. There's still a good demand for old boats too. I've just sold my daughters 130k sail number oldie but goodie and I think I could have sold it 5x over. Hope the recent issues are behind the class and look forward to seeing the new boats.

zeon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 20 Aug 16 Online Status: Offline Posts: 316	Post Options Post Reply Quote zeon Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Aug 20 at 6:00pm
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H2 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 26 Jul 17 Online Status: Offline Posts: 749	Post Options Post Reply Quote H2 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Aug 20 at 8:46am
	Its true that very few hulls remain as competitive as a Laser for as long, pity the sails need replacing every few months but at least most people at club level just buy a non-class version!
	H2 #115 (sold) H2 145 OK 2082

fab100 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 15 Mar 11 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1005	Post Options Post Reply Quote fab100 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Sep 20 at 4:17pm
	Just announced SailingFast will be Ovi's ILCA sales agent. £6,750 for standard rig with carbon top section - no details on the remaining spec but presumably that's full XD Contrast £7,440 for an Aero7 and £6,809 for a D-zero at today's exchange rate (€7.490) I suspect they'll sell well initially, to squaddies (and wanabes) and those that have been holding back for ages whilst the dust settled on the disputes. Don't think I'll be replacing my 20 year old, million-miler with one though, particularly as its only used occasionally; the RS100 is infinitely more fun
	Great book for Club Sailors here

davidyacht Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 29 Mar 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1345	Post Options Post Reply Quote davidyacht Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Sep 20 at 7:56pm
	Looking from the outside in, I am trying to work out why you wouldn’t buy a Laser XD with latest sail anD carbon top mast at £ 3,867? The attraction of Lasers back in the day was that they were cheap and cheerful, and given that knock off sails are accepted by most club fleets, why wouldn’t lots of sailors home in on the Laser product ... what justifies the extra £ 3k?
	Happily living in the past

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Sep 20 at 7:59pm
	Do I assume that even a club which doesn't allow replica sails would allow a Laser, built by Laser, to race as a Laser, even if the world governing body says only the version named after themselves can be used?
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