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in my laser 35-40 but in the dehler its fun up to 45+
We can be reasonably accurate with our wind strengths at my club as the wind is monitored and available live online, from the nearby docks. It does tend to over read slightly as it is high up but its a good indication. The race I mention above had readings of 40+ knots.
Don't know about over in the states, but in the UK this year has seemed to be either blowing a gale or really light. I can hardly think of any nice 15kt wind days this year.
For me I think 25 knots is a fair cut off for racing. However, a laser is perfectly sailable in higher wind strengths. I don't chop and change rigs for the conditions and as long as you are the right weight for your rig you should be able to sail a laser in 0-30 knots, sea state permitting.
Don't know about over in the states, but in the UK this year has seemed to be either blowing a gale or really light. I can hardly think of any nice 15kt wind days this year.
We can be reasonably accurate ... The race I mention above had readings of 40+ knots.
It's also worth noting that different places have different wind characteristics.
You must weigh 250 lbs? I've seen lasers, (full rigs) get blown over in 40 knots just sitting there with the main flogging and a 180 lb guy sitting on the rail.
I have to question 2 things.
1)- Other than offshore in a low pressure system where the sea state would be too dangerous for most anything under 40-50 feet+ in length to sail , where does it blow 45+ and allow someone to "go out for a sail"?
2)- When you are sailing your Laser in 25-40 knots of breeze, (and assuming now you don't weigh 250 lbs.) what rig are you using? Do you just power reach around?