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Since you brought it up... Am I better off trying to tow laser with my Miata with six speed manual gearbox or my wife's Mazda Tribute Hybrid with Continously Variable Transmission (same vehicle as Ford Escape Hybrid)? Do hybrid's have special towing concenrs because of electric motors or CVT?

Re: any one know if there is laser lessons in Orange County,CA Answer depends on your age. If you are < 18 try local yacht clubs. Costs, age limits for sailing program and membership requirements may be different at different clubs. If you are over 18 Orange Coast College has a sailing...

The basic US regulation http://www.uscgboating.org/SAFETY/fedreqs/equ_pfd.htm requires one PFD (Type I, II, III, IV) be onboard for each person. It does not require Type I, II or III to be worn. My interpretation is that at Type V must be worn to satisfy regulation. In addition local...

Do you sail exclusively on a Laser or do you sail or race other boats? How do you manage time for practicing and regattas? I race on a buddy's J-80 in various crew positions and am part owner of Catalina 36 cruising boat. I am asking this question because my friend is probably selling the...

Near the pleasure boat marina in Den Haag there used to be a large sailing shop. Mostly clothing and books. I don't remember much in terms of hardware or rigging. I can't give you name or address but I think it was on Dr. Lelykade This may be a little out of date since I haven't visited Den...

Since some of the key body parts for laser sailing are abs and lower back I use this for training: http://www.stewsmithptclub.com/lowerbackplan.pdf. I use some of the stretching exercises before sailing.

Thanks for the info. I found Bitter End on the web and but it is expensive and harder to get to. I have read about Cabarate on Propercourse and SA but I thought Colonna might be a better choice for my limited skill level and offer more options for my non-laser sailing spouse.

Sunsail Colonna http://www.sunsail.com/clubs/destinations/colonna is a resort on Antigua specializing in small boat sailing. They are supposed to have 20 lasers plus assorted cats and windsurfers. Has anybody been there or does anyone have any other suggestions for a resort with good...

I have and use the Seitech bunk dolly because the access ramp to the floating dock at my club is not wide enough to accomodate a standard dolly. The ramp is barely wide enough to get the boat up and down and the standard dolly is several inches wider than the boat. The bunk dolly is no wider...

What kinds of workouts are reccommend for the 35+ laser sailor. I have Blackburn's book, and there are some good workouts but it is geared to someone younger or someone who can train 5 days a week. I can train 3 days a week and sail maybe once a week. I weigh 180 lbs (82 kg) and am faily fit...