Laser ILCA 4 & 6
9 Seasons
The Laser is a single-handed racing dinghy. The biggest attraction of the Laser dinghy is that it is protected by strict one-design class rules, which means that no changes are allowed to the boat unless they are specifically permitted in the rules. The result is that all Laser boats are virtually identical whether they are brand new or 10 years old, making it the sailor that wins the race, not the boat. The Laser is a challenging boat that rewards athleticism, subtle steering and trimming techniques, as well as tactical excellence. It is a singlehanded Olympic class boat for both men and women and is sailed at the club, national and international levels. With over 200,000 boats in 140 countries, it is the world’s most popular adult and youth racing sailboat.
One of the reasons the Laser is so popular is the boat’s sheer simplicity. The two-part free-standing mast and sleeved sail make the boat easy to rig and its lightweight hull make it easy to carry and cartop.
The Laser Formula combines one hull with three different rigs: Standard, Radial and 4.7. Young sailors starting out in the 4.7 can move up in rig sizes as they grow physically and develop tactically without the need to buy a complete new boat every few years. The one-design protection also means that your Laser will never be outdated, which explains why Lasers have such a high resale values.
Finally, a strong class association that actively promotes and drives forward Laser sailing around the globe makes mass production of the Laser viable, keeping the cost of the boats and spares relatively low.
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KBC Laser Radial Worlds 2016 - Day 2 Highlights
Episode 1
The best of single handed youth and men sailors were out in force in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin for the KBC Laser Radial Worlds 2016. Hosted by the Royal St.George Yacht Club - take a look at the highlights from Day 2.
Video Producer: William Bryne
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KBC Laser Radial Worlds 2016 - Day 3 Highlights
Episode 2
The best of single handed youth and men sailors were out in force in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin for the KBC Laser Radial Worlds 2016. Hosted by the Royal St.George Yacht Club - take a look at the highlights from Day 3.
Video Producer: William Bryne
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KBC Laser Radial Worlds 2016 - Day 4 Highlights
Episode 3
The best of single handed youth and men sailors were out in force in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin for the KBC Laser Radial Worlds 2016. Hosted by the Royal St.George Yacht Club - take a look at the highlights from Day 4.
Video Producer: William Bryne
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KBC Laser Radial Worlds 2016 - Day 5 Highlights
Episode 4
The best of single handed youth and men sailors were out in force in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin for the KBC Laser Radial Worlds 2016.
Video Producer: William Bryne
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KBC Laser Radial Worlds 2016 - Day 6 Highlights
Episode 5
The best of single handed youth and men sailors were out in force in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin for the KBC Laser Radial Worlds 2016. Hosted by the Royal St.George Yacht Club - take a look at the highlights from the final day - congratulations to all of the competitors with overall winners Marcin Ruda...
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46 Trofeo Princesa Sofia IBEROSTAR 2016 - Monday
Episode 6
Monday - Day One of the 46th Trofeo Princesa Sofia IBEROSTAR 2015 - hosted in Palma, Menorca.
Video Producer: Icarus Sports
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46 Trofeo Princesa Sofia IBEROSTAR 2016 - Friday
Episode 7
Friday - Day Five of the 46th Trofeo Princesa Sofia IBEROSTAR 2015 - hosted in Palma, Menorca.
Video Producer: Icarus Sports
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46 Trofeo Princesa Sofia IBEROSTAR 2016 - Saturday
Episode 8
Saturday - Final Day of the 46th Trofeo Princesa Sofia IBEROSTAR 2015 - hosted in Palma, Menorca.
Video Producer: Icarus Sports
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Trofeo Princesa Sofia IBEROSTAR - A legendary trophy
Episode 9
Great documentary with interviews of some of the legends of Olympic sailing including Saskia Clark explaining what makes the Trofeo Princesa Sofia IBEROSTAR so special.
Video Producer: Icarus Sports
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Laser 20 Knots Downwind with the Italian National Sailors
Episode 10
Top three Italian Radial sailors: Maelle Frascari, Valentina Balbi and Silvia Zennaro enjoying some downwind training in 20 knots. Also (not girls!) Mario Benini and Zeno Gregorin.
Video Producer: Samma Production
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02:19Episode 112016 Delta Lloyd Regatta - Round up Day 1
Episode 11
A cold, windy and bumpy start to the 2016 Delta Lloyd Regatta as 21 races were completed throughout the day.
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02:00Episode 122016 Delta Lloyd Regatta - Round up Day 2
Episode 12
Patience was the key on day two of the 2016 Delta Lloyd Regatta as light winds meant minimising risks and consistency where key to winning the day.
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02:18Episode 132016 Delta Lloyd Regatta - Round up Day 3
Episode 13
Light winds delayed racing on day three of the Delta Lloyd Regatta - the breeze steadily filled in throughout the day to provide fantastic conditions for the Olympic Classes.
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02:18Episode 142016 Delta Lloyd Regatta - Round up Day 4
Episode 14
A building onshore breeze bought the best conditions of the week so far at the 2016 Delta Lloyd Regatta, sailors took advantage of the conditions to extend their leads in their respective classes in the build up to the Medal Races.
