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Ok, quick question that I haven't had the opportunity to ask a recent radial World's competitor yet... I noticed in the pictures of the Radial Worlds in Auckland that boats had a coloured wrapping around their lower mast section. What is this for? Is it to show which division / fleet they are...

OK people, this is a similar thread to Sanding Miles of Scratches, but my daughter's boat wasn't that bad, so I just filled as many dings and scatches as I could with Gelcoat Repair, and started sanding with the 240 wet and dry. I've just finished the 600 sanding and am about to start the 800...

I need to re-rivet some fittings onto the mast and boom. What is the right size? Thanks PeterInTassie

At a training session at the weekend my daughters boat was t-boned by a skiff about 2 foot from the stern. It has taken a small chunk out edge of the deck, but more worrying, has split the hull / deck moulding join for 8-10 inches or so. My inclination is to grind out out the glue / filler...

Is there any rules issues with drilling a couple of drain holes in the bottom plug of the top section? After daughter's session yesterday there was a litre or so of water in the top section (which is brand new by the way). I'm reluctant to leave the water in there as the top section has been...

Is there anyone on the forum who is attending the Australian Nationals in Hobart at Christmas time? I am interested in purchasing a Laser after the championships, so this might suit someone from mainland Australia who doesn't particularly want to take their boat back with them, or perhaps an...

I have to put some sail numbers on my daughter's 4.7 rig. Question, particularly for Australian Laser sailers with 4.7s - have you used the minimum size numbers (220mm x 150mm x 35mm) or have you used larger numbers, eg Radial size? thanks Peter in Tassie