Recent content by Fatboy

:DGet one dad, two teenage daughters and a 35knts plus day. Full rig, crank everything on and go. Three of us fully hiked, one on the tiller, one on the main and the one up front blocking the fire hose. What a blast, who said Laser's were singlehanders? Fatboy

Folks, thanks for all the tips, this gives me lots to work with over the Christmas/ New Year break. Here's to staying upright !! Seeya Fatboy

Dear Laser Sailors, A week or to back, I put up a question about Weather Helm, the responses I got were great, thanks heaps. Here's hoping some of you may have some tips on reaching. Last Saturday the wind was about 15 to 20 knots and consistent. I sail in an area with big tides. The water...

Thanks heaps to all who have replied. I have had two sails now since I put my question up on the forum. I have lots to think about from all your tips and have no doubts that I have improved upwind. Fatboy

Hi All, Thanks for the tips, sailed again last weekend and there was a definate improvement upwind. seeya fatboy

Hi All, I have sailed other boat types but I am new to Lasers and I went for my first sail/race last weekend. I had a great time, it was really good fun but I must be doing somthing wrong. Going upwind in about 15 to 20 knots I had a truckload of weather helm, any help would be really...