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    New boat mast step issue

    I am a novice Laser sailor, but have extensive experience with gel coat/boats/anything related to the water. My opinion is that you are worrying too much about a monor issue with the boat. Perhaps the dealer could be treating you with more care (but that is a seperate issue). My guess is that...
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    Which Laser for New Sailor ?

    We have 2 Zumas and 2 Lasers. The Zuma is less stable downwind (even though it is wider) than the Laser. The only time that we ever enjoy the Zuma is if we are going to take an inexperienced person for a sail (you can fit two in the cockpit). Another advantage of the Zuma is that it has a...
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    Mount Gay Rum Hat

    Simplest and Funnest Way is to Go to a regatta.
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    Hole In The Mast Step

    I am looking at buying a boat the needs a mast-step repair and have been searching the forum. Best thread that I've found is one started by Senna27 called "Mast Step- I'm So Dumb". There is what seems like some good advice and some photos too. Good Luck.
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    Advice from Experienced sailors

    Dean, I am also new to the forum AND am a novice laser sailor. I am, however, a professional yacht captain and have sailed around the world amongst many of the best sailors/yachtsmen. My experience tells me that the very best sailors are the people who have learned to master the skill of dinghy...
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    Wood vs. Fiberglass

    Is there a way to match a hull/sail number with the type of gear they were built with? I am looking at one boat which is listed as 1979, but it has wood equipment.
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    Wood vs. Fiberglass

    Thanks for the advice. I'll post whatever I decide to do.:)
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    Wood vs. Fiberglass

    Hello Forum. I am not a very experienced laser sailor, but can get around a race course without running into too many other boats. My wife really enjoys sailing her newish (2000) laser and is starting to become competetive. She would like me to be able to share this sport with her in a way...

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