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Just saw this post today on Latitude 38. Who knew that a Laser sail was so versatile?

Is it common for organizers of a regatta or a series to charge a "launch fee" on top of the regatta or series entry fee? I've never heard of such a thing and no one so far has been able to provide any examples of others. Our local non-profit sailing center has decided to impose a launch fee on...

No doubt everyone has noticed Gouvernail's tagline: "Still the last person to run a growing North American Sailing Association of over 3100 members." I'm kind of bored with seeing that time and again and got to thinking. . . As of December 9, there are 2344 class members. That means we only...

The 2007 Pacific Coast Championships will be held August 10, 11, & 12 at Treasure Island in the center of San Francisco Bay. Summertime conditions in the Bay mean good strong wind and waves for awesome Laser sailing with Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge as a spectacular back drop...

I have one of the Silva/Nexus 103R compasses that is broken and I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to fix it. The compass card itself is what's broken. The lens and housing are fine. It appears that the pin that supports the card has come loose from the base so the card is askew...

I just saw this ad on E-Bay for bailer springs and the guy says he submitted the idea to the World Council last month. Anyone know anything more about this? Like do they work better than those damn o-rings? Is it something that might get approved? Sounds like it could be a good idea to me if it...

Every Thursday night from April through September there is racing at Clipper Cove out of the Treasure Island Sailing Center. Last night was near perfect conditions: sunny and warm with just enough wind to keep the fleet moving around the course. There's room for plenty more Lasers, so join us if...