Sailing Laser | GoPro Video

Cal Thomson

New Member
Hey guys

This is my first time on this forum and a way of introducing myself I thought I'd show you a video I made this summer. I worked at camp as the head of sail working with kids aged 7-17. Let me know what you think to the video.

 
Nice one bro!
I'm trying to instigate school sailing programs here, so it's especially good to see one in action.
If we get blown out one day & stuck inside, I'll definitely show them this clip. I'll introduce it by saying "sailing is fun, and capsizing is nothing to worry about".
One tip: tie the clew tighter to the boom. Eg; if you freeze the clip at 0:53 you can see there is no loop around the boom itself; just the outhaul hooked on. Either tie around the boom with some rope (3mm spectra) or treat yourself to a velcro strap.
See 2nd photo down on this page: http://www.jdemarine.com/laser__rigging.htm
 
Hi,
You may find an old manky buoyancy aid no one uses or unused crotch strap webbing with a buckle. These make excellent clew tie downs with only slight modifying...why spend on stuff you already own ?
 

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