The Laser Book

by Tim Davison

Bursting with practical advice on rigging, launching and sailing in all conditions, this is the ultimate guide for all Laser sailors, whatever your level. Colour photographs and illustrations help the beginner turn from novice to competent club racer within weeks of getting afloat. The more experienced sailor will find the go-fast tips from sailing champions invaluable. We tell you everything you need to know, from setting up, right through to sailing your Laser. The book also

128 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1987

Reviews

[G]

El mejor compendio de consejos ilca. Para ir y volver del agua al papel. Pueden pasar horas y horas de entrenamiento y tumbadas hasta descubrir combinaciones que Davidson dice en una o dos líneas de experiencia reconcentrada. De ceñida, al descuartelar, de través, aleta, o popa, todo rumbo tiene su óptimo de controles que es más técnico que artesanal, sin dejar de ser las dos cosas a la vez. No se entiende por qué el estándar del láser no incluye protecciones para isquiotibiales. Quizás sea simplemente una torpeza -Thank God Is Friday-, o parte intencional del pésimo diseño del tumbador serial -el Weekender-. Muy buenas las fotos. Sin escora.

[Andy Malone]

I was given a copy of this book by the owner of the Laser I purchased. I’m not completely new to sailing, but the Laser itself is quite new to me, as is racing. While a book will never alone provide the key to sailing fast, this was a good read to familiarise myself with the basics of Laser rigging and optimal setup, the properties of the three rigs, and the intro to racing section will hopefully be useful to avoid novice mistakes while I gain some experience at my club.

[Ryan]

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