Learning to sail a Laser

[phil390]

I have just acquired a Laser from a friend. What is the best way for my grandsons and sons-in-law to learn to rig and sail it? Are there videos/books that would be useful?

Appreciate any suggestions.

Phil390

 

[SpinyNorman]

Dick Tillman's 'The complete book of Laser Sailing' is good (£12.99), if a little too detailed (it deals with things that you might not be interested in, like how Lasers are built), and takes you from laser rigging through to repairs and advanced racing techniques. If you're looking to race it, try Ben Ainslie's 'Laser Campaign Manual', which deals only with racing, but comes with a very good CD, clear instructions and detailed pictures. I'm sure their are more out there, but those are my favourites.
SpinyNorman

 

[Goonie]

Lessons. Sign them up at a summer program at a local yatch club.

 

[Bradley]

Hey,
Shevy Gunter Has an excelent website with detailed rigging instructions. This link will take you to the FAQ page. From there, there are many rigging Q and A's along with other topics.

http://www.drlaser.org/frm/FAQfW.html

Cheers,

 

[1silverlaser]

hi
go 2 www.teamvanguard.com for full rigging instructions and coaching/teaching methods,ideas, and hints

or check out Lean to Sail in a Weekend
this book shows rigging techniques and great sailing advice and it uses Laser2's for examples

lessons are great 2