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  1. NielsH

    Masters North Americans in NC - looking for room mate

    I have a hotel room with two beds in Wrightsville, for Thursday 5/14 - 5/17 if anyone needs a place to stay. $50 per night. I am driving from Raleigh/Durham Airport around noon on Thursday, anyone need a ride?
  2. NielsH

    Masters North American boat transport from Chicago to Wrightsville

    I am looking for a way to transport my boat back and forth from Chicago to the race, can anyone from the Chicago area help?
  3. NielsH

    Can Lasers handle Lake Michigan?

    Jon: Sailing on Lake Michigan is a blast, come out for frostbiting in Belmont Harbor in Chicago Sunday mornings, or sail with the active fleet in Milwaukee, see you on the water
  4. NielsH

    Sail Trim overview

    Jive: I am not the right guy to give you advice, just got back into the boat after 25 years (probably the age of your grandpa), and I am 50 lbs too heavy and quite slow. I read something on forum that led me to this siite, it is Fred's website (thanks Fred!), he has some awesome pictures of...
  5. NielsH

    Sail Trim overview

    Rooster sailing has a lot of tips, but as chainsaw mentions, you have to try it and see what works for you. http://www.roostersailing.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=hints&Store_Code=1
  6. NielsH

    Best way to take sheet and tiller extension with you when tacking

    In the video from Rooster it shows the sailor turning facing backwards, I have never done it that way and I am glad you mentioned to always turn facing fore.
  7. NielsH

    Best way to take sheet and tiller extension with you when tacking

    Thanks I'll start practicing that
  8. NielsH

    Best way to take sheet and tiller extension with you when tacking

    Hello: First time back in the Laser since 1980, and I know there was a specific way I used to take the tiller and sheet to the new high side, but can't remember and I keep fumbling it. Does anyone have a good resource where I can read about, or see a picture of an optimized tack, I know the...

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