Not just new to lasers, but new to sailing in general. Went out a few times in mild breeze and am learning. Recently that mild breeze turned into 10kts steady. Man, the learning curve got steep!
Attaching the hiking strap: I am using a sheet bend. I have never seen one fail... until that day. What knot are you using?
I have been learning on large keel boats. While racing on those, during shifts the cunningham, outhaul, and vang are adjusted quite a bit. How much do you all make these adjustments on lasers? I saw little improvement with their adjustments going from light to heavy air and back, except for down wind of course.
Tacking: I have seen videos of races, though not very good quality, and it appears that the turn from tack to tack is rather fast. Like violently fast, any tips on steps to better this transition. I have a nice knot on the head from not ducking fast enough.. (not having an extension was a big player in that problem though, besides not ducking fast enough)
Thanks a bunch... Looking forward to meeting some of the Seattle crowd in the comming months... ( I am out on lake Ballinger 3 or 4 times a week if anyone wants to play coach)
Attaching the hiking strap: I am using a sheet bend. I have never seen one fail... until that day. What knot are you using?
I have been learning on large keel boats. While racing on those, during shifts the cunningham, outhaul, and vang are adjusted quite a bit. How much do you all make these adjustments on lasers? I saw little improvement with their adjustments going from light to heavy air and back, except for down wind of course.
Tacking: I have seen videos of races, though not very good quality, and it appears that the turn from tack to tack is rather fast. Like violently fast, any tips on steps to better this transition. I have a nice knot on the head from not ducking fast enough.. (not having an extension was a big player in that problem though, besides not ducking fast enough)
Thanks a bunch... Looking forward to meeting some of the Seattle crowd in the comming months... ( I am out on lake Ballinger 3 or 4 times a week if anyone wants to play coach)