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    Humm - Melges 14

    Somebody's been busy... Short clip of it sailing at 11:24 in this video
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    Class Politics  The head Mum says "Don't Say Nuthin and keep yer big trap shut"

    From the July 2012 NA Ex-Com meeting minutes: http://www.laser.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=994:2012-july-excom-minutes&catid=21:official&Itemid=250 b. Class communication: reminder from Lauralee that ExCom members should consider keeping comments on any of the forums...
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    Class Politics  Maclaren Us Files For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

    Just starting to digest this. http://blogs.wsj.com/bankruptcy/2012/03/02/maclaren-u-s-unit’s-bankruptcy-flies-under-radar/?mod=google_news_blog http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/03/02/maclaren-a-stroller-maker-in-bankruptcy/...
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    Please update your profile to at least include your country

    Please update your profile and at least include your country for your location. It would really help us give good answers to anyone that asks questions about products, what to use, where to get it etc. It's quick and easy to do - upper right corner, click on your forum name . And then drill...
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    Class Politics  The Saga continues....

    4/1/2011 Laser Class implodes! The world’s largest Olympic sailing class has committed suicide with a rare form of self-cannibalism. It started with the two builders, who could not agree on whether to triple the price for the existing sail or continue releasing new “but not improved”...
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    Class Politics  Hyde only

    It appears the first part of this is true, only new sails are what remain in dealer stock http://www.laserforum.org/showpost.php?p=148643&postcount=46
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    Class Politics  Progress on new sail design ? Laser Tech committee

    It seems like it's been 6 months or so since we last brought up the subject of improving the full rig sail - Any progress reports ? What's currently being tested/developed and what is the timetable to get to the point where we, the class members, would have a longer lasting sail in our hands ?
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    Northern Hemi Winter coming - Fight Back! Go Frostbiting

    Now is not the time to put the hull and spars away, find a frostbite fleet near you and get out sailing. The powerboats and jets skis are gone and the sailing is just getting good. Nothing nearby ? Grab a couple buddies and start something.. If you are anywhere near Westport, CT, come join us...
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    How to customize your hiking pads

    Since Laser sailors come in all shapes and sizes, and the various hiking pants manufacturers all have their own idea of the "perfect" hiking pad length, you may find yourself with a paid of pads that are too long for your thigh and either dig into the back of your knee or butt. I've modified...
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    Very slick double trailer loading.

    Our Finn pals can get pretty crafty when it comes to moving their boats (a fully rigged Finn is just over 300 lbs), so when I saw this double trailer rig, where you can singlehandedly load/unload the upper boat, I thought it might be worthwhile for people here to take a look.
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    Class Politics  The class IS listening

    Read Tracy's report in the Dec 08 Laserworld here : http://www.laserinternational.org/laserworld.htm Quite a number of issues/ areas we have discussed here are being addressed or on the radar screen
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    News  Cedar Point Laser Frostbite news - Fall Regatta Nov 15

    Westport, CT If your in the area, come join us on Nov 15th, for the annual CPYC Laser Fall Frostbite Regatta - the NOR will be posted shortly, but first race is 11:30am, no race after 3:00pm - Short course racing, plenty of fun, prizes and food. Separate start for Radials...
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    Cedar Point IronMan streak has ended.

    If the following accomplishement doesn't represent dedication, perseverance, competitiveness and loyalty (just a few adjectives that apply) I don't know what would. Dating back to May 2, 2004, Adam S. participated in 519 consecutive frostbite races at CPYC! (and finished all but 8 of them)...
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    Class Politics  Idemnification Agreement

    While looking at the US Sailing prescriptions for life jackets, I came across this: Rule 75.3 Add rule 75.3 75.3 US SAILING prescribes that the organizing authority shall not require a competitor to assume any liabilities of the organizing authority, race committee, protest committee, host...
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    Bzzz Mainsheet - Group purchase - USA

    Trying to guage how many people would be interested in going in on a group purchase of 8mm Bzzz line (8mm is just a touch larger then the 7mm Rooster line and provides more comfort to the hands when the breeze is above 10 kts) The cost per 46' would be $25 including ground shipping in the 48...
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    Gel coat color names for Vanguard

    Does anyone know what the "official" names of the hull colors for 2004 (sail number 179xxx), such as Pelican grey or whatever ?
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    Charter avail for US Masters

    Fast 2002 hull in excellant condition with either Radial or Full rig avail for US Masters June 20-22. You bring blades and sail. Boat will be delivered to NBYC and picked up. Fly in, kick butt, have a great time, fly out. $250
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    2007 Cedar Point Fall Frostbite Regatta - Nov 17

    Get ready for some big fleet racing, last year we had over 60 boats! Racing starts at 11:30am Saturday November 17th. Prizes for: first 5, first junior, first female, first apprentice(+35), first master (+45), first radial, and first grand master (+55). Party/Food post racing...
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    Cedar Point Fall Series - come join the fun

    Come join the fun that everyone in the Cedar Point Laser Frostbite fleet is having. We expect to have well over 60 boats this coming Sunday. Everyone welcome, large Radial turnout, high schoolers thru old geezers More info here...
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    Tips from current World Champ

    Came across these, don't think the tips are new, but worth a read http://www.sailfitter.com/articles.html http://www.sportsmindskills.com/index.php The sportsmindskills is fairly new stuff from MB, anyone looking to raise their game a notch via sports psychology should take a listen.

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