World leader in rating technology offshore racing congress. Instructions for applying sail numbers class rule 4 with 27e for laser radial and 28 e for laser 4. Both products are generated in pdf format and automatically sent to the. Every where there is laser torch racing for miles around here requires a standard laser rig with the one exception being replica sails. Forum to begin a discussion on a particular boat, you can access the forum at the bottom of each boat record page. Additionally, there are specialized competitions that include setting speed records. This 20page guide gives an overview of the principal features of this. The orc speed guide explanation, gp class rules, and orc stability and hydrostatics datasheet explanation are also published, with all available as pdf files and ebooks on the orc website at. All upwind sailing regardless of the wind conditions is.
The laser philosophy incorporated in the rules is that we want to go sailing, not waste time fiddling with boats. We have long been, and will continue to be, the leader in providing inside stories, great reports from around the globe, along with the informative, snarky. Offshore racing congress world leader in rating technology orc sy measurement guidance 2018 1. It s no secret that many of the worlds top sailors perfected their skills in the laser. These measurement procedures will be included in the orc sy rule to be issued soon. A flat boat allows the mast to stay vertical which means lift is near the horizontal plane sailing upwind upwind sailing is one of the biggest challenges in learning to sail a laser, as it can be quite physical when the breeze is strong. Rc laser sailboat in stormy sea with d sail storm rig at badeinsel in steinhude laser. Cygnus sails main area of expertise is in the repair of laser sails. Abcs of orc handicap racing system scuttlebutt sailing news. Feb 24, 2010 intensity sails are in no way similar to a laser sail as far as quality and performance, aussie sail makers are now copying the intensity sail and they really perform to a much higher standard than laser sails, where do we stop this. The laser is designed to be sailed single handed although class rules permit two sailors. Manual gusher pump hose 112 corrugated hose attached to the pump must be able to reach the galley doors. We achieve this mission through a wide range of programs and events providing an equal level playing field for all sailors. We also offer free ground shipping on ilcalaser sails.
The laser 28 is a canadianbuilt sailboat designed by new zealander bruce farr and first. A wide variety of classified ads buy, rent, sell and find anything laser sailboat listings. The sails on the rc laser are some of the most unusual in the world. Sailed out of the box with no changes to hull, sails, spars, and rigging.
More recently1 for the upwind sailing configurations the calculation of the collective sail force coefficients was moved inside the vpp optimization loop so that a. We had the full main and lapper and were dancing along doing roughly 5. Sailboat and sailing yacht searchable database with more than 8000 sailboats from around the world including sailboat photos and drawings. With over 170,000 boats constructed to date, the laser is the gold standard in singlehanded, onedesign sailing. All boats and parts shall be manufactured by out there technologies and distributed through their distribution system. The international laser class association was built on the philosophy that the sailor wins the race, not the boat. On most points of sail the laser is most efficient when sailed flat.
We set the course, enabling sailors to enjoy the sport for a lifetime. But there is one aspect of their manufacture that occasionally causes a problem. Com is a database that contains information on over 8000 production and semiproduction sailboats dating back to 1900. Ilcalaser sails north and hyde folded ilca laser sails are in stock at colie, the leading north american source of ilcalaser sails, upgraded with eurostyle numbers installed and shipped the same day. For any boat in the orc database of nearly 75,000 measurement records. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. The standard rig was designed for sailors weighing more than 160 lbs and has 76 square feet of sail. Single person 3595 kgs 80200 lbs, dinghy, no trapezy loa.
As the national governing body for the sport of sailing, us sailing s mission is to provide leadership for the sport of sailing in the united states. The new radialcut standard laser sail was a long time coming, but after nearly five years of development, sailors have a reason to rejoice. Orc rating systems orc international and orc club use the international measurement system ims as a measurement platform and the orc velocity prediction program vpp to rate boats of different characteristics in size, hull and appendages shape and configuration, stability, rig and sails. Written by sherri campbell friday, 20 march 2020 22. It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format. A laser 28 class measurer shall report to the l28ica executive council. This example comes equipped with a new mainsail, stackpack and lazyjacks, one older kevlar main 50% life left, one dacron main with slugs, its a cruising sail, i wouldnt race with it. Thirty, identical laser 28s at cork with identical sails will be a first in yachting. Find great deals on ebay for laser sailboat and used sailboats. Used laser 28 for sale sailing boats theyachtmarket. A laser taining manual callala junior sailing school. Generate extended csv including beat and run angles.
And grinder, the search engine wont let you search laser 28 for some reason. Radio control lasers are the most fun and practical boat for a sail. Cruiser for four ce c3d4 pdf a3 plans of the main hull and floats, bulkheads, rudder, leeboards, folding beam, glassfibering with ud or carbon. Making your rc laser go faster radio control sailing. Health and safety are a top priority of the storm trysail club and in the face of the evolving covid19 situation, the flag officers have decided to cancel the may 16 th suny safetyatsea seminar.
The international laser class has three different official rigs. This laser cut wooden model kit is a reproduction of the 12gun ketch rigged sloop hms speedwell. Sailing federation and under the overall authority of the offshore racing congress orc and the world sailing ws. This 2015 laserperformance laser race sailboat was purchased after being chartered in the 2015 laserworld championships in kingston ontario. The rc laser is a recognized class of the american model yachting association, a 40 year old, notforprofit organization dedicated to promoting the designing, building, racing, and preservation of all model sailing yachts, and membership is open to all who are interested in these activities. A pdf version of this publication is available for viewing and. After 19 years in publication, sailing anarchy has remained true to its roots as a community oriented, edgy sailing publisher. The us sailing phrf committee is charged with the development and maintenance of the national rule, including the national appeals process. Storm trysail club coronavirus statement may 16th handson safetyatsea at suny maritime cancelled. The sport of sailing involves a variety of competitive sailing formats that are sanctioned through various sailing federations and yacht clubs. It requires a combination of proper sail trim, boat trim, and pointing angle to be effective. The world sailing offshore special regulations osr govern offshore racing for monohulls and multihulls, structural features, yacht equipment, personal. Istvan kopar, the ushungarian 2018 golden globe competitor who finished in 4th place on march 21st after 263 days at sea will speak to the yraoflis on thursday march 5, 2020 at 7pm at manhasset bay yc the golden globe race is an extraordinary challenge circumnavigating the globe, singlehanded, nonstop and without assistance. Making your rc laser go faster welcome to radio control.
Handicap racing is the generic term used to describe races in which boats either dinghies or yachts of different speeds compete against each other and, thorough subsequent mathematical calculation, their true positions in the race attributable to the skill of the crew is determined by negating the physical speed effects of the boats. Also i would like to hear from those who are racing phrf what their handicap is. The english text of the laser 28 rules shall govern. Olympic medalists, americas cup helmsmen and collegiate allamericans all sailed the ultimate onedesign. World famous designer bruce farr knew what he was doing when he developed this classic offshore racer hull shape. Each sail is designed for sailors of different weights. Anything not specifically permitted by these rules is prohibited. Upwind sailing is one of the biggest challenges in learning to sail a laser, as it can be quite physical when the breeze is strong. We keep laser material in stock at all times and specialise in the repair of laser sails,generaly if the sail is damaged we always use the same materials,we do not comparamise on quality and durability. Attach the rudder of your boat by inserting the pintles into the gudgeon. Recently i was sailing back from a race, and all the crew had taken a fairy back with the exception of one of my women crew members. Introduction this paper must be taken as guidance for the process of boat measurement to allow for the issuance of an orc sy certificate. The laser, is a highly popular family of small onedesign sailing dinghies using the same common hull and interchangeable rigs with different sail areas. But they are absolutely identical in dimensions to the class standard sail, just made out of slightly more durable sail cloth.
Bruce kirby designed the laser in 1970 with an emphasis on simplicity and performance the laser is one of the most popular yacht classes in history. With a desire for a highertech and drier boat, ivandic took it upon himself to build his own. Laser class rules one design one of the attractions of the laser for most owners is that the class rules are very strict and that the boat is one design. Instructions for applying sail numbers sail market. The laser, designed by bruce kirby, was built on the philosophy that the sailor wins the race, not the boat. Racing disciplines include matches within a fleet of sailing craft, between a pair thereof or among teams. Laser 28 2015 north american championship international class association sailing instructions page 2 of 6 5.
Morgan sails, also in southampton, also advertise laser and laser 16 sails and covers including laser 16 spinnakers. Its no secret that many of the worlds top sailors perfected their skills in the laser. The last four numbers on both sides of the sail shall be the same dark colour. I sailed on leda, a laser 28, in the solent in the late 80s and early 90s. The remainder comes from my own experience in sailing in both state and national laser championships over the last four years. To compare up to three boats at one time, select compare in the menu bar above. Unusual in material and construction which makes them virtually indestructible. I am indebted to the organizers and participants of this first national laser sailing clinic for much of the information included in this manual. Not only are they perfectly cut for the laser 28s simple, lightly tensioned rig, they use cloth materials selected to last for the longest possible time one of the final prototype mains is going into its fourth season. Sa 23 m2, can use a tornado ou hobie cat 21 rig and sails. The offshore racing congress orc has now published a new orc guidebook that explains the orc system of handicap racing. Yacht racing association of long island sound yralis. The offshore racing congress orc has now published a new orc.
You can find their laser products here and laser 16 products here. A downloadable guide on making your rc laser go faster. Mainsail, genoa, lapper, working jib, stormjib, and spinnaker. I just picked up a 42 rc laser sailboat for my sailing pleasures. I do not have the actual specifications for any of the sails beyond the sail areas listed above and the information given in the manuals links above. The laserhad repair done to the gelcoat at the mast step under warranty by fogh marine.
Us sailing phrf for the laser 28, has us as a average of 8 or a 129 as one design racing. Target speed database now available from orc scuttlebutt. Mar 28, 20 the laser radial uses the same top section of the mast as the laser standard but uses a smaller bottom mast section. Offshore home rating rules irc orc us sers and world sailing special regulations orr phrf sail. The international authority for the class racing rules shall be the laser 28 executive council through its chief measurer. Used laser sailing boats for sale from around the world. Written by sherri campbell friday, 24 january 2020 19.
Changing sails rc laser class association of north america. High tech sail repair rc laser class association of north. Us sailing the national governing body for the sport of. Laser 28 international class association rules amended january 2015. A download with tips and advice for improving the performance of your rc laser. Radio control sailing rc lasers, sydney, australia. To where the next ocean race around the sailing world an online crew board to connect and recruit one awesome day clear calls. We took part in inshore races and a number of jog races across channel and along the south coast. Sailboat and sailing yacht searchable database with more than 8,000 sailboats from around the world including sailboat photos and drawings. Instructions for applying sail numbers style and colour only selfadhesive, stick on sail numbers and letters may be used. All design changes to boat hull, sails, and rigging shall be made by out there technologies. Bruce kirby designed the laser in 1970 with an emphasis on simplicity and performance.
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