What is a Laser 2 sailboat?
What is a Laser 2 sailboat?
The Laser 2 is a double-handed version of the popular Laser one-design class of small sailing dinghy. It is a quick, planing dinghy that differs from the Laser in that it has a jib, symmetric spinnaker and a single trapeze for the crew in the racing “Regatta” version. The rig is a Bermudian rig sloop with spinnaker.
Can one person sail a Laser 2?
The Laser 2 must be sailed with a jib, otherwise there is too much weather helm and the boat never gets going. The jib is fairly small on this boat, relatively easy for single-handed.
Can two people fit in a Laser sailboat?
The Laser has one sail only and can be sailed by one or two people (rare) and is best sailed in higher winds by a fit, moderate weight person (less than 80kg).
How tall is a laser 2 mast?
Some facts and figures about the Laser 2 Regatta
| Designer | Frank Bethwaite | |
|---|---|---|
| Draft (c/bd down) | 1.00 | 3’3 |
| Length of Mast | 5.80 | 19’0 |
| Weight (min) | 79kg | 174lb |
| Sail Area | Sq. Metres | Sq. Feet |
Who can sail a Laser?
Laser Sailing at WSC Lasers are best suited to sailors 13 years of age or older, over 45kg, and focused on racing.
How many people can be on a Laser sailboat?
The laser is a one-sail dinghy with a conventional hull and interchangeable sails. Designed in 1969 by Bruce Kirby and Ian Bruce, the entire system is usable for a single sailor. Depending on the design, however, up to two sailors can use it with the right sail.
What is the weight limit on a Laser sailboat?
This depends on the type of laser that you have. The general weight limit of laser dinghies goes between 77.2 to 154 lbs (35 – 70 kg) depending on the laser type. Standard laser rigs can handle the most weight and are best for experienced sailors.
How tall is a Laser 4.7 mast?
The Laser 4.7 or ILCA 4 is a one-design dinghy class in the Laser series and is a one-design class of sailboat. All Lasers are built to the same specifications. The Laser is 4.06 m (13 ft 10 in) long, with a waterline length of 3.81 m (12 ft 6 in)….Laser 4.7.
| Class symbol | |
| Laser 4.7 + | |
| Boat | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
| Draft | 0.787 m (2 ft 7.0 in) |
