Recent content by Newt Wattis

MyThoughts: With 50-60 Lasers on the water, you need a couple of Patrol/Safety boats not involved in RC duties, in case of heavy air and sailors needing assistance. One of those boats can be a water/bar boat. No Lunch sandwich needed. No tee shirt or souvenoir is needed. Minimal cost awards...

Marco, I just got a 1974 laser (No. 12074) from habitat For humanity for $125. It included a trailer, blades, extra spars but no sail. I will fix up and sail and sell to someone wanting a starter boat. Laser is great boat and you can use it a a full rig, radial or 4.7 rigs. Smaller sails...

I also attended the SSA US Masters Regatta recently. there seemed to be too many judge boats riding around waking unnecessary wake etc inalready confused conditions. In one instance a judge Boat went by me within 15 feet causing a big wake for me to contend with, to flag another competitor maybe...