Recent content by DaveJH

Interesting to note in the video, around 13 minutes, that he also got the mainsheet caught around his feet! It's not just us then :D

I've just changed the boots I wear, also. My previous pair had a pull-on strap at the rear and a velco strap over the top of the foot. Needless to say both of these helped pick up the mainsheet and tangle it around my foot! Not that I totally avoid getting tangled now, you understand, just a...

Whenever I've tacked of gybed I kick all the mainsheet lying on the floor to the front of the cockpit. Whenever you notice the mainsheet taking over the cockpit, kick it all to the front, I find it helps. Also a tip I read in Paul Goodison's book on sailing the Laser, tie the end of the...

That's interesting, and something to keep in mind.

Thanks for that laserxd, very informative.

The original post doesn't mention racing though :)

It is a club rule that buoyancy aids must be worn at my club. I bought an aid with a 2 litre camel pack in the back, absolutely invaluable.