Laser sailboat laser xd and race packages for sale west coast. The laser vago is a britishamerican sailing dinghy that was designed by jo richards as a onedesign racer and first built in 2005. This was based on the world sailing submission that said. Sailing institutions safe for beginning sailors and quick enough to keep collegiate allamericans interested, the club 420 provides the most double handed racing of any boat in the world. That means you can purchase any laser boat parts from the whole laser range which includes brand new sailing dinghies. Perhaps last year you hired a boat or took a taster sail. View brochure here with a modern look, the laser vago race provides the performance youd expect of trapeze dinghy. Monday afternoon session, ne bora 2027 knots, mediumstrong gust, small main sail, top speed.
The laser pico is a combination of a spacious selfdraining cockpit and a high boom. Aug 02, 2016 laser 2s are designed to turtle as a safety point. We want to get identical boats and will be sailing singlehanded for 90% of the time but may. Easily sailed single or double handed, the vago is surprisingly graceful in a breeze. The laser is designed to be sailed single handed although class rules permit two sailors. A furling jib makes launch and recovery a breeze, as does single line spinnaker hoist and drop. Laser, sunfish, laser pico, bug, laser vago, laser bahia, club fj, club 420, vanguard 15, dart 16, funboat, z420 and optimists. The laser vago has a unique modern design for singlehanded trapezing up and downwind. They do not guarantee to stop complete inversion of your craft. Small sailboats for sale dinghy sailing experts since 2005. The laser vago roto moulded polyethylene hull keeps maintenance to a minimum. The vago was designed by jo richards, was first launched in 2005 and is manufactured and marketed by laserperformance. Easy to handle, a snap to rig, the pico facilitates a rapid learning curve for single handed sailing.
Above 15 knots, up to say max 25, it is a total 2 to 3 person blast. Laser picos, laser one and two, laser 2000, laser vago, laser stratos, dart 16, hobie 15, rs teras, rs fevas. The laser pico is easy rig and sailr, the boat offers a lot of fun for both single handed and double handed sailing. Vago race with a modern look, the laser vago race provides the performance youd expect of trapeze dinghy. In midaugust 2019 the world council of world sailing voted for laser to be the single handed dinghy sailboat for the 2024 olympics.
Vago the laser vagos sail plan is interchangeable allowing sailors to sail single or doublehanded and upgrade as their skill level increases. A small change to the jib sheet can create a self tacking jib which makes handling the boat a lot easier when youre single handing in a blow. Bruce kirby designed the laser in 1970 with an emphasis on simplicity and performance. Buzz, the buzz is a one design, double handed, single trapeze, asymmetric sailing. Standard laser vago laser vago race things you need to know about the laser vago can we sailed single handed or two up hardwearing hull made of a triskin foam sandwich can fit between 1 and 3 people high boom provides plenty of head room can support both hiking and. The most popular singlehanded race boat in the world.
The dyneema, spectra, and vectran lines on this page are single braids. Theres also a range of larger training dinghies from builders such as rs, topper, laser and hartley boats. Since its debut at the 1952 summer olympics in helsinki, the finn has featured in every summer olympics, making it the longest serving dinghy in the olympic regatta and one of the most prolific olympic sailboats, currently filling the slot for the heavyweight dinghy. Vareo vs laser 2000 vs gull yachts and yachting online forum. The contender is recognised as an international class by the international sailing federation, the governing body of sail boat racing, which administers the class rules. To allow the helm to concentrate on the mainsail, gennaker and tiller, making single handed control of the boat safer and easier. Dinghy, catamaran and under boat boat covers to keep your boat protected from the elements. I have been asked to provide some help for rigging the laser vago. Laserperformance manufactures many sailboats including.
I am 80 kg in my socks often sail it single handed and have no difficulty righting it from horizontal. With the option of standard or race sails, the vago is designed for both leisure and performance sailing. Vago with a modern look, the laser vago provides the performance youd expect for a riproaring ride. As of 2018, there are more than 215,000 boats worldwide. Gnav vang system and high boom make crewing a pleasure. Thanks, the softness thing with the laser 2 is something to keep in mind when judjing the two boats, however the tasar seems like a softer boat to begin with foam core and factoring in the vintage. The finn dinghy is a single handed, catrigged sailboat, and an olympic class for mens sailing.
Laser vago mods suitable for single handed sailing. Dave baxter single handed took an early lead winning the first 2 with jan and dan chasing hard with paul welsh single handed swapping 2nd and 3rd places. The laser vago can be sailed single or doublehanded with sails that are fully interchangeable and dont require extra rigging, so you can put on bigger or smaller sails dependant upon wind strength and crew combinations. Theres one vagus nerve on each side of your body, running from your.
Fun, durable, and confidence inspiring, the pico is a truly global boat that can be sailed by everyone. The laser vago easily adapts to changes in your sailing requirements. Vago can be sailed single or double handed as it has a single line launch and retrieval system for the. Laser vago xd single handed sunny saturday f4 youtube. Py laser vago xd single handed 1068 1 s a py laser vago xd with crew 1064 2 s a py albacore 1055 2 s 0 py sport 14 1055 2 s c py finn 1053 1 u 0 py rs 200 1053 2 s a py rs vareo 1052 1 u a py rooster 8. A great one for kids, this doublehander is perfect for beginners as its tame on. Laser vago designed for both leisure and performance. Jan 08, 2005 at this years london boat show, laser unveiled its new dinghy for 2005, the vago. There is plenty of room aboard for several children or a couple of adults.
For crewed boats sailing single handed where a specific single handed pn is not listed. The year book was reintroduced after a break of eleven years, the first. With over 210,000 made, the laser is enjoyed by everyone from club racers to olympians. This innovative roto molded hull keeps maintenance to a minimum and has a subchine area to help promote controlled planing, and maneuverability. Sure, its not as fast or expensive as a musto skiff or an rs 700, but you can dry capsize it, race it, sail slowly if you want, take passengers for. Laser vago zeilen op vinea trainingsweekend op 14 maart 2009. Polyesterblended single braids, sometimes called hollow braid, are soft and easy to grip, built for sheets and handadjusted control lines. You can use a handheld magnet to initiate stimulation at a different. To be sailed single or double handed, the vago offers an. The hull is of rotomolded construction, making it incredably durable. To be sailed single or double handed, the vago offers an asymmetric spinnaker as well as a single trapeze. Jul 12, 2011 sailing single handed is not in the books for now, its part of the learning curve. The wind lightened for the final 2 races on saturday, which gave ed deacon single handed a chance to make his way to the front of the fleet.
Laser performance build the laser sailing dinghy, laser pico, laser vago, laser bahia, laser bug, laser funboat and more. There arent many single handed dinghies with a trapeze and asymmetric spinnaker gennaker, so its great to find the vago fills a niche for a cheaper alternative to the other high speed skiffs. Beginners who have only sailed for a few hours can sail the laser pico single handed in a big breeze. Superb cockpit design supports hiking and trapeze options with inset steps for easy leverage. The pico is a popular sailboat for all ages and abilities, it is built for family fun, sailing clubs and sailing schools. We take this opportunity to update you on the latest developments. The laser vago is a roto moulded trapeze dinghy with a modern design, the laser vago is easy to sail single handed or double handed, the laser vago is a lot of fun in a breeze. Ppsa will cater for entry level individual dinghy or high performance sailing needs. She can be sailed single or double handed, and the vago race is a stable platform that provide terrific performance in a breeze. There arent many single handed dinghies with a trapeze and asymmetric spinnaker gennaker, so its great to find the vago fills a niche for a cheaper. Single handed sailing in 2027 knots laser vago youtube. Can be sailed single or double handed one boat which does the job of two. Our laser 2 has a mast head float so that we do not have the mast stuck in the mud and break or bend it getting out.
Laser performance spare parts and boats sailing chandlery. Laser sailing dinghy all boating and marine industry. The production numbers for the racing dinghy built by a many builders to a standard design have now dwindled as the manufacturer one design. Mast floatation devices are only an aid to slow the rate of inversion in the event of a capsize. Sailing chandlery is an authorised laser performance parts and boat dealer for the uk. The unique laser reef system and furling jib make it possible to sail the laser vago under any condition. Built for family fun, the pico continues to be a popular sailboat for all ages and abilities. The larger vago race mainsail and gennaker make racing and blasting downwind an absolute joy. The class association has approved a couple changes to the way the vago is rigged that makes single handing easy and safe. The laser is one of the most popular dinghy classes in history. They are most well known for the sunfish and the laser a single handed boat which is sailed in the summer olympic games. Also, up to 15 knots it is great for single handed but single handing the genny is quite a handfull. She can be sailed single or double handed, and the vago race is a stable platform that provide.
Jun 09, 2017 with boats sailing single and double handed, the conditions really showed off the different vago rigs through the day. Why is laserperformance not an approved ilca builder. Towards the end of 1976 a singlehanded class was requested as a crew shortage set. She also durable with an almost indestructible roto molded hull.
Single line launch and retrieval gennaker makes gennaker use a breeze for sailors of all levels. Both under and over covers are available for all types of boat in heavy duty pvc polyester and breathable polycotton. These are less common than performance single braid lines but recommended in a few specific applications. Most are aimed at beginners, intermediate sailors andor families, with various sail and trapeze options for developing skills, and they include the laser bahia and laser vago, topper xenon and topper topaz range. The c420 enables young sailors to learn teamwork, trapeze, and spinnaker techniques that cant be learned from a single handed boat. Laser vago designed by jo richards 1 or 2 adults ultra modern multifunctional dinghy unmatched handling exhilarating performance stable and reassuring very robust two rig options. Laser vago one of the most versatile and stylish boats of its kind. The laser vago here are the two versions of laser vago available today. More recently he has competed in the laser 4000 at european level. Laser vago looks the business at london boat show sail world. You will be required to pre book your hire session online prior to arrival, see.
Laser picos, laser one and two, laser 2000, laser vago, laser stratos, dart 16, hobie 15, rs teras, rs fevas,rs qubas wayfarer and drascombe longboat, quite a fleet. The boat can be sailed either single or double handed, it has an asymmetric spinnaker and a single trapeze. The international contender is a single handed high performance sailing dinghy, designed in 1967 as a possible successor to the finn dinghy for olympic competition. A great boat for those looking to build skills trapezing on a monohull boat. Many laser sailors have contacted lp and asked why lp has not signed the ilca builders agreement, reappointing lp as a laser builder. Homebuilt singlehanded skiff dinghy anarchy sailing anarchy.
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