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Hello, I just sold my 2012 Laser Radial and upgrading to a 29er with a teammate of mine. I have found this used 29er on kijiji and wondering if the sails are legal to race with? There is no numbering just 'ITA' and Volvo which I assume was from an event and the sails were used by an italian...

Used jib and main sails removed from a J24 that was only used in the fresh waters of the Great Lakes All the jibs have only been used one season All the mains have only been used two seasons Sails are made of different materials including Dacron, mylar, and kevlar We have numerous different...

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When I sail my laser, I always find it difficult to pull block to block for upwind legs, and when I manage it, it is hard to maintain tension on the line for long periods of time, it sometimes results in some wrist pain the following day. I sail an old 1981 Laser Standard with the original kit...

Hello sailors , we don’t know each other, but I’m writing to you directly because you are a sailor—specifically, sailboats. I am the author of a book I think you’ll like. I wrote Nefarious after researching the sailing community in the PNW and I learned quickly that sailing is not a hobby; it...

So I am a big fan of Dinghys such as the Laser Bahia, Sport 14 and Wayferer (and on occasion Redwings). I love the feel of racing through the waves in Boats bigger than Fevas and Topaz. We have a decent number of sailors in the Handicap. However occasionally I don't have a crew when I am...

So I am a big fan of Dinghys such as the Laser Bahia, Sport 14 and Wayferer (and on occasion Redwings). I love the feel of racing through the waves in Boats bigger than Fevas and Topaz. We have a decent number of sailors in the Handicap. However occasionally I don't have a crew when I am...

Sunfish Racing parts and North Racing Sail for sale Class legal North Racing sail (barely used it is crisp, stored inside) $330 Newer style aluminum tiller and wood rudder assembly $250 Racing Dagger-board, White, new version with no handle hole. $200 Spar set (both booms) with goose-neck...

Hi all, Learned to sail on a 'Fish back when I was about 12 looking to get back into it and would like to start competing. Im 22 and looking for advice about what year boat I want to look at, or more specifically which years do I not want to look at. Also what obstacles should I expect getting...

A 2008 Laser: This Laser has been used only for racing and maintained with loving care. It is all ready to sail - just rig and go! Asking $4,900. Harken equipped boomvang Scitech dolly Right On 2013 trailer - have all the papers and ready to register One class standard full rig Mark l sail Three...

ATTENTION ALL LASER SAILORS! Saratoga Lake Sailing Club LASER DERBY - SATURDAY JUNE 10th-Registration STARTS AT 9:00 AM with Skippers Meeting at 10 AM Price $25 Buys you an awesome starter Breakfast, Lunch w/ Craft beer and Snacks thru the day. All sailors are welcome, you don't need to be an...

Shockwave 2535 is a fast race boat I have been racing for a little over a year. I bought the boat last year for $6500 and put a lot more money into it. I then had professionals rebuilt the whole deck and seal the rear lazzertes as well as open up rear bulkheads like the newer race boats. I then...

Please see add here. $1400 Sunfish Sailboat Nauty Heeler Ready to sail aprox. 1975

White hull in excellent condition; Sailed 1½ junior seasons then garage stored (1 owner); Radial rig; Rolled radial racing sail (very little use) in Colie sailtube bag; Practice sail for in-season training; Latest Mojo rigging upgrades by Colie; Carbon fiber tiller; Upgraded main sheet block...

At the Lewis Yacht Club, Lewis DE. Getting ready for the practice race this afternoon, but the winds are very light.

Hi my name is Amy and I am the developer of an app called "Sail-Air". Initially it was only meant to help sailors to get from one location to another route point with the actual wind direction and the most optimal cruising way but then I thought it might be good for organizing races with...

Hey guys. I just wanted to know how I go about sailing laser in regattas that count tword the laser standings of the US sailing standings. I have sailed in US sailing for 6 years but how do I go about sailing for them now that I am not a youth. I live in the north east and I am part of laser...

I was wondering why racers have their sails almost to the deck level? Is it just to reduce the heeling force, or is there something else going on? And if it is just to reduce heeling, then in light wind it would seem you could attach the halyard lower on the spar (thus raising the sail higher...