Learn more boat handling skills in double and singlehanded boats, working towards the rya level 2 certificate. Thanks to the generosity of the courageous community, we acquired a fleet of 12 brandnew lasers in 2010, complete with full, radial, and 4. The laser 2 is a light and fast twoperson dinghy with trapeze and spinnaker. Tips for singlehanded sailors catamaran multihulls world. The laser two is a fast boat, but it is not a lot of work to get it to go fast. The laser 3000 is a vastly improved version of the laser 2 so the parts are somewhat interchangeable. This is the boat you can start with, and never outgrow. Up for sale is a great condition laser 2 with spinnaker for sale. The autopilot is a useful aid for singlehanders, but never turn your back on it especially when you need it most in heavy seas and winds. A delivery trip when no crew is available, or much more often, when cruising as a family. Introduction to singlehanded sailing parts of the boat. The design, by bruce kirby, emphasizes simplicity and performance. Sailboats, storms, stories and lessons learned from 30 years at sea john kretschmer.
Most singlehanded sailing books are about epic stormlashed frightening long distance ocean voyages. It is a quick, planing dinghy that differs from the laser in that it has a jib, symmetric spinnaker and a trapeze for the crew. At sea, with young children and mum looking after them, or with a group of friends who know nothing about sailing, you. The goal for single handed sailing is to make the boat easier to sail. I am not sure about the laser, at 42 yrs old and 14 1 2 stone with dodgy hips and knees i would rather sit in the boat rather than on it. I like being on the water, i like singlehanded sailing and i like that its relatively cheap sailing. Junior programs eastern point yacht club, gloucester, ma. Single handed sailing yachts for sale enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for single handed sailing yachts for sale. The book is about singlehanded racing and not that useful for single or short handed cruisers. The laser 2 is a great little boat for a single hander with.
The single handed transpac shtp starts off tiburon in the san francisco bay, and ends in hanalei bay, kauai. Try to go out in light to medium conditions steady conditions. Singlehanded sailing definition of singlehanded sailing. Rudderless sailing a proficient and efficient sailor masters the technique of sailing their boat when the control mechanisms are limited. Your local loft can also help you with ideas on how to best solve problems and set the boat up for solo sailing. The laser 2 is a true high performance onedesign dinghy, from. My office has autographed posters of dame ellen macarthur and sir robin knoxjohnston. The autopilot is a useful aid for single handers, but never turn your back on it especially when you need it most in heavy seas and winds. All sailing and activities now cancelled until further notice. This 4hour per day, 2day course introduces the laser a single handed planing hull with simple controls for advanced technique. At sea, with young children and mum looking after them, or with a group of friends who know nothing about sailing, you have to handle your multihull alone. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any. He didnt get started down this track until the 2000 event in cancun, mexico, when colin cain, a fellow member and. Loosing control during a race is definitely slow and can in some circumstances be quite expensive.
Sailing alone is not that much different to sailing with crew in that the basic techniques of sailing and navigating are the same. It seems that of any activity in the world, singlehanded sailors have the best odds of being knighted. Jan 21, 20 incredible foiling laser taking off at southampton water activities centre flying boat duration. You can reright the laser ii if you capsize, your forked if ya dump the flying scot even with crew. Singlehanded sailing by andrew evans overdrive rakuten. Single handed dinghy sailing has a special pleasure and a challenge which some find uniquely satisfying. If you buy a laser 3000 daggerboard it will be the correct size and shape and fit the slot no problem.
Loosing control during a race is definitely slow and can in some. This makes the laser 2 an ideal boat for mixed crews and youth sailors. Know your limits and consider any sail with inexperienced sailors a singlehanded operation. The laser also provides very competitive racing due to the very tight class association controls which eliminate differences in hull, sails and equipment. I bought this book thinking that i would be learning new techniques to improve my singlehanded sailing. If youre an experienced sailor kid or adult who wants to get into single handed sailing, youll get the right challenge via shorelines advanced course to introduce the laser class sailing. The full story of the observer singlehanded transatlantic and the twohanded round britain races foster, l. Boats used for training are laser class training boats single handed. The international laser class sailboat, is a popular single handed, onedesign class of small sailing dinghy. May 04, 2015 in terms of overall participation, id give yet another vote for the laser. Single handed sailing is a good book, but for my interests it was bent to much towards raceing but that is not authors fault but my own, i was hopeing to find out more about those who may cruise singlehanded but still in all it was well written and informative. Boat book a kayak or sup register for a race sailing classes adult sailing. Frank has been to 11 laser masters world championships. The laser twos strengths north american laser 2 class.
The laser 2 is a doublehanded version of the popular laser onedesign class of small sailing dinghy. Nowadays boats are usually made of fiberglass, although wooden boats are. Solo in a laser 2 dinghy anarchy sailing anarchy forums. Designed as a fun and easy introduction to the water, this class does not specifically focus on sailing but gradually builds the students onthewater confidence through a variety of water sports and activities. Notice the built in spinnaker tube infront of the mast. Laser 2000 singlehanded on 18kts wind robert kragt. With 125 ft2, laser 2 has 49 ft2 more than a laser on a longer and slightly heavier hull. This practical guide to the world of sailing is a must for beginners. The laser, is a highly popular family of small onedesign sailing dinghies using the same common hull and interchangeable rigs with different sail areas. Solo sailing is within any sailors grasp with a little forethoughtand this essential guide. Because of the rising popularity of short handed racing and cruising, there has been a trickledown effect in the technology used by vendee globe sailors. Dec 20, 2002 i am thinking of getting a laser 2, and would like to know if its easily rigged and sailed single handed.
The skippers job is fairly easy because hes not on a trapeze, and only has to deal with the mainsail and rudder. Monday friday, 18 maximum participants, 2 race coaches. They do make for exciting reading but do not help people like you or me with our type of sailing. An excellent summary of sailing fundamentals not only for single handed sailors but for any yachtsperson racing or cruising over long or short distances. The jib is fairly small on this boat, relatively easy for singlehanded. The events below all have world sailing major oceanic event status and their organizers have all signed the world sailing oceanic concordat. The optimist is a small, singlehanded sailing dinghy intended for use by children up to the age of 15. The laser 2 must be sailed with a jib, otherwise there is too much weather helm and the boat never gets going.
The classes of dinghy detailed in the book are the singlehanded byte, international topper, laser, and. I bought this book thinking that i would be learning new techniques to improve my single handed sailing. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. Know your limits and consider any sail with inexperienced sailors a single handed operation.
Either they are phobically afraid of the water, are extremely busy or hate the idea of sailing. It is a quick, planing dinghy that differs from the laser in that it has a jib. Laser 4344 displacement sailing vs planing 45 boat trim 4648 hiking properly 4950 sail controls. Sailing alone can be a choice, a challenge to be taken up, but also an obligation. Email field should not be empty please enter a valid email address. Incredible foiling laser taking off at southampton water activities centre flying boat duration. I am not sure about the laser, at 42 yrs old and 14 12 stone with dodgy hips and knees i would rather sit in the boat rather than on it. I am thinking of getting a laser 2, and would like to know if its easily rigged and sailed single handed. Singlehanded sailing has become a major competitive sport, and there are a number of prominent singlehanded offshore races.
The single handed transatlantic race ostar and the route du rhum are transatlantic single handed races. The only bible for how to sail your boat fast, safe, and alone. The laser 2 is a true high performance onedesign dinghy, from the same stable bethwaite as the b14 and 49er. He didnt get started down this track until the 2000 event in cancun, mexico, when colin cain, a fellow member and driving force at mhasc, convinced him to give it a go. It is a quick, planing dinghy that differs from the laser in. Very rare, only the newest laser 2 s have these, they are getting harder and harder to fine. You can reright the laser ii if you capsize, your forked if ya dump the. It takes thousands of hours of sailing to get the kind of knowledge contained in this book.
The less time it takes to get to lines needed to control the boat the less apt one is to loose control by not being at the helm. Rudderless sailing is using weight distribution and sail trim, as opposed to the rudder, to control the boat. I realize that easily is a relative term, so i guess i should ask how much harder is it to rig and sail than a laser. The singlehanded community is fairly small and a few names are well known. This is a kind of sailing thats altogether different and is some of the most exciting and challenging sailing you can do. Sailing laser2 sailboat planing single handed at ratzeburger see, northern germany. Shorthanded sailors should reef their sails early and often, as the old rule advises.
As of 2012, there are more than 200,000 boats worldwide. It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format. The pictures are a little grainy as they are still pictures from the a gopro video i made last summer sailing her. Sailing laser2 sailboat single handed at ratzeburger see, northern germany, summer 2012. Sailing alone is not that much different to sailing with crew in that the basic techniques of. The same boat you might sail from a community sailing center is the same one sailed in the olympics.
Roller, slab, jiffy and singleline reefing are among the choices. The optimist is a small, single handed sailing dinghy intended for use by children up to the age of 15. Single handed dinghy advice yachts and yachting online. The physics explanations are useful, but there are a lot of other sources for that. Single handed sailing has become a major competitive sport, and there are a number of prominent single handed offshore races. It was designed by new zealander frank bethwaite and was first launched as a product in australia then north america. Sailing singlehanded is not in the books for now, its part of the learning curve. Tie knots in the middle of the jib sheets instead of the ends, where the downwind adjustment would be.
The laser ii is a much better choice to sail single handed then the flying sidewalk. The classes of dinghy detailed in the book are the single handed byte, international topper, laser, and splash. Major oceanic events barcelona ocean race world sailing. Single handed sailing is a good book, but for my interests it was bent to much towards raceing but that is not authors fault but my own, i was hopeing to find out more about. In terms of overall participation, id give yet another vote for the laser. Thanks, the softness thing with the laser 2 is something to keep in mind when judjing the two boats, however the tasar seems like a softer boat to begin with foam core and factoring in the vintage. Sailing single handed, tips and ideas christine demerchant.
A biannual meeting of the major oceanic event organizers is organized to discuss the rolling four year calendar of major oceanic events, updates on future events or classes, communication, safety and other matters relating to world sailing and the. Most single handed sailing books are about epic stormlashed frightening long distance ocean voyages. There are a number of single handed dinghy classes available and which class is the best depends on personal preferences, abilities and sailing venues. Much of the book is dedicated to gear that is just not practical outside of high end racing and techniques that a cruiser would never do, stacking comes to mind. The laser 2 is a great little boat for a single hander with some experience or a crew of two smaller people.
Rigging simplicity the con of leading lines aft sailing. Bruce kirby designed the laser in 1970 with an emphasis on simplicity and performance. The singlehanded transatlantic race ostar and the route du rhum are transatlantic singlehanded races. Sailing lessons are for kids and adults, summer and winter. This video shows you where to sit on your single person dinghy. The laser is designed to be sailed single handed although class rules permit two sailors.
Remember, sailing is a sport for life, so you are never too old to start sailing paradise point sailing club conducts a basic learn to sail course which runs. This book is about how great it is to single hand a sailboat under challenging conditions. The laser is one of the most popular singlehanded dinghies in the world. Apr 29, 2017 2 days of solo sailing, sw wind 1522 knots, very strong gusts with pockets of almost zero wind, very tricky conditions to sail. Teach a friend, learn from a friend, or race with a friend. The laser 2 is a double handed version of the popular laser onedesign class of small sailing dinghy. The supernova appears faster and may take me further. Laser 2 sailing fast single handed snipped youtube.
Laser single handed laser 2000 2 laser 2000s 1 optimist 1. Laser 2 sailing single handed full version youtube. The kind of reefing system depends on the boat and the mainsail. It planes easily on a reach, in as little as 10 knots. The international laser class sailboat, is a popular singlehanded, onedesign class of small sailing dinghy. Singlehander andrew evans learned the hard way how to sail and race alonewith lots of mishaps, including broaches and a near tumbling over a waterfalland in singlehanded sailing he shares the techniques, tips, and tactics he has developed to make his solo sailing adventures safe and enriching. I am particularly unlucky with my friends and family.
Singlehanded sailing synonyms, singlehanded sailing pronunciation, singlehanded sailing translation, english dictionary definition of singlehanded sailing. Introduction to single handed sailing parts of the boat. Lasers are singlehanded planing hulls that can surf waves and sail even in the. As a result i am slowly developing techniques and set ups to allow me to safely sail single handed.
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