Recent content by Jaap Schellekens

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    Stuck Carbon Top Section

    We have the same problem. Best method for us is to holdbonnto the top section, slide the gooseneck over sturdy fence or the jetty edge and pull to wack agains the gooseneck. This usually works. I have already sanded down mine three times.
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    Seeking advice: Carbon or aluminum?

    I find the carbon top section generates a bit more power and makes it harder to handle above say 18 knots. Depending on your weight and fitness the old top section may be just as good or better.
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    New laser question

    It is rather easy to get a good used laser here. marktplaats.nl is the place to go. Apart from the ILCAmasters there are plenty of races to choose from. You can useually join wednesday/friday etc evening races on most clubs if you want and there is the 'sneekweek', the 'vrijbuitersweekend', the...
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    Laser Cockpit Autobailer "Not class legal for racing" . . . What?

    If the sailers agree it is a laser it is fine. Sure we need rules and they are important for a class but for Wednesday evening racing we are not strict, it is club sailing and every sailor counts.
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    Laser Cockpit Autobailer "Not class legal for racing" . . . What?

    I think the discussion on legal or not gudgeons and bailiers is irrelevant. They are cheap in the legal version so even the cheapskates in my club get these, that includes me. Sails spars blades etc is another discussion. I race so I get the expensive stuff but we would NEVER, ever refuse...
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    The vang: taking one purchase out. Then what?

    I have done the same and i like it. The biggest plus for me is that it is now much easier to let go of the vang when rounding the windward mark. I can use the handle now because there is less rope. In the 15:2 setup i needed to use the rope between the handle and the vang as even at 1.88m my arm...
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    Class Politics Laser Portsmouth Handicap

    I'm not sure if that would work. In my experience the differences are VERY small and are dwarfed by the ability of the sailor. So in order to get meaningful numbers you need a lot of data to warrant a different rating. Taking into account most of the olds boats that race (at least here in NL for...
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    New Vang block

    £124.44 for the Allen block??? Wow! I like overengineered stuff but this is another level for a laser vang.... https://www.allenbrothers.co.uk/product/30mm-extreme-high-load-block-with-a-873/
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    Class Politics New builders

    In the meantime you have these weird thing...... In NL a new Laser (for The Laser Class) is now cheaper compared to a 2016 one (although that one comes with a trolly but still): New: https://www.sailcenter.com/en/boats/laser/laser/ Old...
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    Laser Sailing in Belgium

    Dutch marktplaats is a good source of nearby second hand lasers: ≥ Vind laser in Watersport en Boten op Marktplaats
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    Heart Rate Monitor

    At the uk nationals heart rate straps are easily spotted:
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    Effective way to do hike bench training?

    Ha, sometimes a tack is a very welcome relieve for the legs... Although way to short...
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    Self-isolation in clean air, salt water. Tomales Bay, CA; March 21

    Lucky you. All clubs here are closed, I have no access to my laser. Nobody on the water. A shame as sailing is much safer than my daily run outside that is still allowed. Anyway, great to see the video!
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    Heart Rate Monitor

    Not saying that i endorse breaking the rules but if it happens more often it is maybe time the get more dialog going on between those who apparently think that a specific rule is hampering them and the rule makers. An update might prevent the problems in the future.

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