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I tried the standard Vanguard cuningham rig and didn't like it. The 10:1 was too much purchase and the Harken microblocks were too big. I cut the purchase down to 6:1 like 49028 did, and I replaced the Harken microblocks with airblocks. I'm now quite happy with it. This is what worked for...

Word to the wise - even though there's a picture of a certain rigging system on the Vanguard website, it doesn't mean that is THE way to do it. The new rules allow quite a bit of flexibility. Just be sure you read the rules. To find a good rigging system, go to a regatta and look at the...

Actually, the "Centennial Olympic Games" Lasers were special editions sold to the general public during the '96 model year. They were available in red and blue. Anybody could walk into their nearest Laser dealer, plop down the cash, and walk away with a "Centennial Games" boat. The actual...

As a class-paying member, I do not agree with this. This website should be a primary tool for bringing new sailors into racing Lasers. Do not underestimate the power of somebody going to google.com and typing in "Laser sailing". A sailor casually surfing the net who finds an open site...

This discussion came up before when the new rigging was first introduced. Granted, you can apply a lot of force with the 15:1 vang. However, it seems to me that two-blocking the mainsheet places a fundamental limit on how much the mast will bend. Personally, the tightest I adjust my vang is...

You can do one of two things: 1) Sail without your compass 2) Get a new deck plate. Most mail-order sailing places that deal in Lasers have them, but they ain't cheap (~$40). I think a few folks have made their own.