The Laser fleet is a very active fleet, with thousands of boats racing all over the world. We are in the process of establishing
an official fleet at VSA. We are holding races with a strong Lasers participation especially on Wednesdays. We also host two Laser Regattas during the 3 sailing series of the year.

Below you will find some information about the Laser.

The Laser 4.7 uses a short pre-bent lower mast to maintain a balanced helm and a sail area that is 35% smaller than the Laser Standard. It is ideal for learning to sail or for the lighter weight sailor graduating from Optimist.

The Laser Radial is the next step up. It uses a more flexible and slightly shorter lower mast together with a sail area 18% smaller than the Laser Standard. The Laser Radial has a large following with national and international regattas and World Open &Youth Championships attracting as many countries and competitors as the Laser Standard Rig. As well as a strong following amongst lighter weight sailors the Laser Radial is also used for youth, women and masters racing. Many countries now support a full Laser Radial Youth programme and in a survey of national yachting authorities conducted by the International Sailing Federation the majority replied that the Laser Radial was their preferred youth boat.

The Laser Standard can be sailed by any weight in light winds, but as the wind increases it is better suited to higher sailor weights.

If you are looking for an enjoyable and rewarding sailing experience and would like to find out more about the Laser
and sailing it at VSA, please contact:

Information about Sailing Lasers at VSA contact:
John Larkin
Email to: JohnLark@accessus.net

Click here to access the International Laser Class Website for lots of information about the boat and the District 16's website.