The Complete Book of Laser Sailing

Foreword

Introduction

Acknowledgments

1 History

2 Basics of Laser Sailing

Tacking

Jibing

Capsizing

Docking and Landing

Rigging the Laser

Reefing

The Six Sail Controls

What to Wear

3 Boat and Equipment

Mainsheet

Main Traveler

Tiller and Tiller Extension

Cunningham, Outhaul, and Vang

Hiking Strap

Spars

Centerboard and Rudder

Wind Indicators

Compasses

Bailer

4 Around the Race Course

Starting

Upwind

Offwind

Finishing

Race Course Guidelines

5 Advanced Techniques Upwind

Light Air

Medium Air

Heavy Air

Roll Tacking

6 Advanced Techniques Offwind

Reaching

Running

Roll Jibing

7 Practice and Physical Fitness

Boat against Boat

Practicing Alone

Physical Fitness

8 Maintenance

Cleaning, Wet Sanding, and Polishing

Hull Repairs

Spars

Centerboards and Rudders

Sails

9 Trailering, Cartopping, and Storage

Trailering

Cartopping

Storage

10 Sportsmanship

Fair and Friendly Competition

Enjoy Yourself

11 Interviews

Hans Fogh: The Story Behind the Laser Radial

Peter Commette: A Look at the Laser Past

Danielle Myrdal and John Myrdal: Sailing and Training Together

Ed Baird: On-the-Water Practicing

Tom Lihan: A Heavyweight's Guide to Light Air Sailing

Terry Neilson: Changing with the Conditions--A World Champion's Perspective

John Bertrand: Preparing Physically to Win a Major Championship

Lainie Pardey: A Female Perspective

Dave Olson: Masters Sailing, Recent Advances in Rigging Techniques, and Tips on Maintenance

Ed Adams: Zigzagging Downwind

Luther Carpenter: World Class Downwind and Upwind Techniques

Appendix 1: Laser Championship Record

Appendix 2: International Laser Class Association

Index