SA
1160 posts
just brought a laser. does any one have some handy hints?????? or any advice????
WA
393 posts
get out there and sail it.
1979 posts
Start doing lots of situps.
WA
101 posts
join a yacht club and start racing on the weekends, go out when ever you have a spare chance and as sum1 else suggested do alot of sit ups ur stomach will be pingin the first half of the season.
10 posts
Get a compass, polish the hull as much as possible. make sure you've got tell tails or at least a wind indicator.
Search out clubs and associations online, there are heaps of laser sailors of all ages. Ask them for ADVICE not just questions. Don't be afraid to ask the guys who are coming first. There the best ones to ask...
Master the art of tacking and maintaining momentum, learn how to go down wind.
Know your sailing rules, they come in handy at the start.
Finally, practice by settting yourself a course and timing yourself around the course.
WA
2184 posts
dont wax the hull, it makes it really slippery when you turtle
WA
58 posts
Have a chat to the guys at Glascraft in Adelaide. Scott & Brett are both good SA laser sailors. ph 82902200
SA
1160 posts
im going to da shoot the breeze traini in december. r they good?
3 posts
Try using a vj swinging plank under the foot straps.
My grandson and his flying 11 fwdhand thrash around Belmont Bay Lake Macquarie racing each other {one up} and have a ball.
The only problem they have is rudder cavitation due to high speeds.
Great boat handling practice.
