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It is very easy if you follow the (very simple) instructions supplied by Harken with the sleeve. I bought one 12 months ago and had zero problems fitting and using. When you fit the sleeve, spray the boom area where the sleeve slides with a little 'dry lube' and again periodically to stop...

Hi Jess, EXTREMELY UNLIKELY that you will suffer sea/motion sickness when dinghy sailing. Probably due to the type of motion and also due to the fact that you will be mentally and physically active when dinghy sailing which will eliminate feelings of sickness. ref clothing recommend you...

I may be wrong but I interpret the above to mean that you cannot use your leg to slow the boat down but there is nothing to prohibit you racing with your leg in the water if you were crazy enough to want to do this!!! This leads to other related questions:- What is the situation when...

Re: Propulsion and Rules Question - Foot over the side LEGAL - Foot over the side to slow down is legal. Standing up to create more windage is legal. There are no restrictions re body position when racing.

Assuming that the top and bottom mast sections will still properly fit together then leave it where it is and buy/fit a new one. :)

Rigging and un-rigging the sail clew is really easy unlike the huge struggle rigging with the velcro strap in medium/strong winds.

Rig swapping is great for the light guys but bad news for the heavier guys. ie light guys sail with standard rig in light airs and sail with radial rig in strong wind. :)

The Laser boom is the same length for the Standard, Radial and 4.7 and is 2740 mm long The Laser mast comprises two separate sections. The top section is the same length for the Standard, Radial and 4.7 and is 3600 mm long. The bottom mast section for a Laser Standard is 2865 mm long...

The December 2008 edition of Laser World states:- "The TMC reviewed the status of two proposals to modify the Standard sail. One design, from Hyde, is a bi-radial cut using a yarn tempered cloth which aims to improve quality and durability while retailing at around the same price. The second...

The December 2008 edition of 'Laser World' references progress on two proposals (one from North and one from Hyde) to modify the Laser Standard sail with a decision to be made at the next World Council Meeting in Halifax. Does anyone have any feedback on the progress of the evaluation and if a...