Laser Sailing Racing

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Laser sailing racing.

Subscribe to the. The ilca is a single handed racing dinghy. 3 meter tube bag us and australia only 12 8 inch digital numbers 4 red and 8 black isails battens compatible with all sails except new biradial. With over 210 000 made the laser is enjoyed by everyone from club racers to olympians.

Since 1998 laser sailing has increased not only to be physical upwind and reaching but also to include far more demanding sailing. Laser sailing and racing present a unique set of physical and skill based challenges. Each dinghy is virtually identical whether they are brand new or 10 years old making it the sailor that wins the race not the boat. Australia s tom slingsby wins gold in the men s laser sailing event from weymouth and portland at the london 2012 olympic games 6 august.

The most popular singlehanded race boat in the world. Fast laser sailing requires an advanced level of fitness in order to endure the straight legged hiking and body torque techniques essential in getting upwind and reaching quickly. Laser 4 7 sail 4 7 training sail for laser includes sail and tell tales. The ilca is a challenging boat that rewards athleticism subtle steering and trimming techniques as well as tactical excellence.