Media Laser Downwind in 30+ knots

[maljam]

These pics were taken at the Oberon Regatta (NSW Australia) this previous weekend. A great display of masterly downwind Radial Laser sailing in a honking breeze! Inland lake sailing at its wildest. Enjoy.

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[Radial 171107]

Nice pics! It looks as if he does not have a tiller extension there, is this correct? Have fun hiking upwind......

 

[Rob B]

He has a stick. It's just folded back.

 

[kimpt]

ye that's what I would do (fold it back) because it's pretty darn hard to control downwind in 30+ knots!