Hi all,
I had a Laser as my first boat back in 1975. Sailed it a lot until '84 when I got into beach cats. I've been sailing a Prindle 18 for over 20 years. However I also taught sailing at UCLA and had the run of our Laser fleet there.
However, most of my friends have left the cat world and I have to sail solo. It's a pain to right that boat alone and big winds are often less fun. so I'm thinking about selling the cat and finding a used full rig Laser.
I need a little push here! I like the speed of the cat. but recall getting some pretty good screaming reaches on the Laser. I just don't want to feel like I've gone back...naw...help convince me that I'll still get great performance, ease of righting (well, I already know that) and lots more days!
Thanks..
I had a Laser as my first boat back in 1975. Sailed it a lot until '84 when I got into beach cats. I've been sailing a Prindle 18 for over 20 years. However I also taught sailing at UCLA and had the run of our Laser fleet there.
However, most of my friends have left the cat world and I have to sail solo. It's a pain to right that boat alone and big winds are often less fun. so I'm thinking about selling the cat and finding a used full rig Laser.
I need a little push here! I like the speed of the cat. but recall getting some pretty good screaming reaches on the Laser. I just don't want to feel like I've gone back...naw...help convince me that I'll still get great performance, ease of righting (well, I already know that) and lots more days!
Thanks..