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Thanks for all the tips, I was just coming in to shore in that pic hence the rudder up etc, but the sail looked similar in some of the further away shots with the vang on. From what you have all said it sounds like a combination of mast fit, bad sail shape (I have no idea how old it is), and...

Ahhh I think you may have hit it, yes it is loose but it never occurred to me that it would make any notable difference. I actually have a new plastic collar to install as the current one has a crack so will install that and add tape if necessary and see how it goes. Many thanks! Anthony

Hi, Can anyone please suggest why I tend to end up with this stretched and crinkled luff? I presume the sheet or vang are too tight, but when close hauled what else can you do. Thanks, Anthony

Hi, Just picked up an old (mid '70s) laser in generally good condition, but I just upended it on the bathroom scales (hull only no foils attached) and it came out at 76kgs (168lbs) compared to the specified 56.7 kg (130 lb). I will only be using it for playing with and low end club racing but...