About the Boat
The most popular single-handed race boat in the world, the Laser is enjoyed by everyone from club racers to Olympians. The Laser rewards practice and good sailing technique, keeping even the most seasoned racer engaged.
A three rig system allows the Laser to be enjoyed by sailors of any size and skill.
There are three different sail sizes available on Lasers. The largest one is the Full Rig (also sometimes called Standard Rig) which is 76sq feet. The next size down is the Radial Rig at 62sq ft. The smallest size sail is the 4.7 Rig at ~49sq ft. The different sail sizes roughly correspond to the weight of the sailor, but can also be used to compensate for different wind conditions.
About the event
This Rigging Clinic is for experienced sailors who want to be cleared to use a new fleet; it is also a great refresher for those who are already checked out and want to practice rigging before your first sails of the season.
This clinic includes Part 1 and Part 2 of the checkout, and is "dry" as it takes place onshore.
Part 1 of the checkout is the clubroom orientation to the sailing fleet and club room, checkout log system and location of foils and spars.
During Part 2 of the checkout, you will see the Rigging Clinic. Then you will have to demonstrate you can independently rig and de-rig the boat, so you are ready for Part 3 of the Checkout. (Part 3 of the Checkout is on the water, is not included in the Rigging Clinic and requires a separate registration.)
Details of our checkout clinics can be found at Sailing Orientations and Checkout Clinics.
Prerequisites
All checkout participants must know how to sail and have experience on a Laser or a similar boat class, ideally not less than 20 hours.
Check out the Laser Rigging and Sailing Guide, and the rigging videos at Laser Rigging and Sailing Guides and videos
https://www.clublocarno.com/Sailing-Documents-and-Links
Location
Registration
Registration closes 24 hours before the clinic. The clinic will be cancelled if no one has registered by that time.
Cancellations must be done at least 24 hours before the clinic on the Locarno website.
