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  1. Int. Sailing Academy

    Hi Bob-Saw your post about getting into Lasers. Check out our online course...

    Hi Bob-Saw your post about getting into Lasers. Check out our online course learn.internationalsailingacademy.com. There are some free preview lessons there. Guys new to Laser found it to help jump the learning curve. 30 day guarantee. It also comes with access to our online coaching support...
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    Very slow in light air (downwind)

    Oftentimes it will look like sailors are doing "THE EXACT SAME THING as me" downwind in light air, but in reality they are not and things can get pretty subtle and deceptive. Another important aspect once you have all the above tuned up, is to understand wind shadows by the lee in light wind...
  3. Int. Sailing Academy

    Downwind in a Force 5

    Hi Mike, Some info for you. The Force 5 is very similar to the Laser and all the same techniques apply. Please watch: Here is a segment from our online chat group regarding death rolls: For the downwind there are basically two categories of death roll [10:15 AM] 1. By the lee death roll...
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    Very slow in light air (downwind)

    There are 4 main variables to consider. 1. Sheet Tension 2. Heel angle 3. Angle of sailing 4. Great body position SHAG, if you will. All of them need to be correct and matching in relation to each other in order to have some baseline speed. From there you will incorporate some elements of...
  5. Int. Sailing Academy

    Sail Settings Guide for MKII and Radial Now Available!

    Ok got it - yes 12:1 as a reference.
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    Sail Settings Guide for MKII and Radial Now Available!

    Great catch! From sail to old outhaul cleat! Will have to correct that.
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    Sail Settings Guide for MKII and Radial Now Available!

    Hi Chatham, Did you download the settings guide from www.internationalsailingacademy.com? That has the explanation to setup with the D settings in the PDF. I believe the stock vang comes at 15:1 and you can connect where the end of the control/secondary line attaches and tie it off on the...
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    Sail Settings Guide for MKII and Radial Now Available!

    We have seen that setup work well also - and I could see in a lake sailing setting how it could be effective. In our experiments when the wind popped up ever so slightly, the low drag setup users who held onto it just a bit too long ended up getting killed. Same result if some lump/chop...
  9. Int. Sailing Academy

    Sail Settings Guide for MKII and Radial Now Available!

    Hi all, We've got an Upwind Sail Settings Guide now available for the Laser / ILCA Dinghy - you can goto our website to download it. This is a great starting point for setting up your dinghy to go fast! Settings have been vetted by Olympic Champions and Coaches and include: Vang...
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    Increasing skills through Deliberate Practice

    Hi Guys, New article up to help you get better this weekend! Let us know how you like it. https://internationalsailingacademy.com/deliberate-practice/
  11. Int. Sailing Academy

    ISA Online Course UPWIND SPEED: MEDIUM Now Live!

    Yes definitely. We have some YouTube videos that might help your downwind in the meantime. Not sure where you're at exactly. This one below is a bit older but has been really popular and useful for Laser sailors.
  12. Int. Sailing Academy

    ISA Online Course UPWIND SPEED: MEDIUM Now Live!

    For a lower priced alternative, you could choose the $15.50 per month or $12.50 per month (billed annually) option for access to both courses. :)
  13. Int. Sailing Academy

    What a rush!

    Phenomenal report!! It's the best feeling!
  14. Int. Sailing Academy

    ISA Online Course UPWIND SPEED: MEDIUM Now Live!

    Hey thanks for writing - good question. For Medium Wind, we classify it a little more based on body position/hiking amount because different sized sailors, different fitness levels and different sailing rigs all come into play. Also you've got a bit of variance with air temps and wind force...
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    Laser Fleet in Maine?

    There are a few fleets. All a bit of a trek for you from Farmington but... 1) Portland - Weekends - laserd7 at gmail 2) Cobbosseecontee Lake Wednesday nights - syd.doc at gmail 3) Rockland / Bluehill etc. - etchellsfleet27 at gmail
  16. Int. Sailing Academy

    Light Wind Mainsheet and Bodyweight Sequences

    Great! Let us know how it feels on the water. Yes - that's correct for vang setting.
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    Laser Fleet in Maine?

    Definitely, where in Maine will you be?
  18. Int. Sailing Academy

    Vang upgrade

    Here is the new link without music:
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    Light Wind Mainsheet and Bodyweight Sequences

    Hi all, Here's a private link to a free light wind lesson. Hopefully it helps you go a little faster this weekend!

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