The Complete Book Of Laser Sailing

The definitive guide to the Laser.The Complete Book of Laser Sailingis the most comprehensive book about successfully sailing and racing this popular and challenging high-performance dinghy. Dick Tillman tells you everything you need to know about the boat and how to set it up and sail it, including: Rigging and sailing the boat Trailering and cartopping Maintenance and storage Training and physical conditioning Upwind and offwind racing techniques Clothing and equipment Interviews with such champion racers as Hans Fogh, Ed Baird, Ed Adams, and Danielle MyrdalPlus this updated and expanded edition gives you: The latest sail control and rig modifications Updated listings of major competition results New interviews with champion racers, including Olympian Mark Mendelblatt and Paige Railey on Radials"A fine-tuned guide to everything anyone could ever need or want to know about the Laser."Sailing"This book will most certainly make you a better sailor and could help you become a champion."Soundings"This book is a must."The Little Ship

Dick Tillman won the first three Laser North American Championships from 1971 to 1973 and was a member of the U.S. Olympic sailing team in 1976. In 1981 and 1982 he won the Laser North American Masters competition. He is currently president of U.S. Windsurfing and continues to race Lasers and other sailboats.

Foreword

vii

Bruce Kirby

Introduction

x

Acknowledgments

xii

History

1

(11)

Basics of Laser Sailing

12

(13)

Tacking

14

(1)

Jibing

15

(1)

Capsizing

15

(2)

Docking and Landing

17

(1)

Rigging the Laser

17

(1)

Reefing

17

(3)

The Six Sail Controls

20

(1)

What to Wear

21

(4)

Boat and Equipment

25

(11)

Mainsheet

25

(1)

Traveler

26

(1)

Tiller and Tiller Extension

26

(2)

Cunningham, Outhaul, and Vang

28

(1)

Hiking Strap

29

(1)

Spars

30

(1)

Centerboard and Rudder

31

(1)

Wind Indicators

32

(2)

Compasses

34

(1)

Bailer

35

(1)

Advanced Sail Control Systems

36

(8)

Vang

36

(1)

Cunningham

37

(1)

Outhaul

38

(1)

Clew Tie-Down

39

(5)

Around the Racecourse

44

(16)

Starting

44

(6)

Upwind

50

(4)

Offwind

54

(3)

Finishing

57

(2)

Racecourse Guidelines

59

(1)

Advanced Upwind Techniques

60

(11)

Light Air

60

(2)

Medium Air

62

(4)

Heavy Air

66

(2)

Roll Tacking

68

(3)

Advanced Offwind Techniques

71

(12)

Reaching

72

(5)

Running

77

(2)

Roll Jibing

79

(4)

Practice and Physical Fitness

83

(7)

Boat against Boat

83

(2)

Practicing Alone

85

(1)

Physical Fitness

86

(4)

Maintenance

90

(10)

Cleaning, Wet Sanding, and Polishing

90

(1)

Hull Repairs

91

(4)

Spars

95

(1)

Centerboards and Rudders

96

(1)

Sails

97

(3)

Trailering, Cartopping, and Storage

100

(8)

Trailering

100

(4)

Cartopping

104

(2)

Storage

106

(2)

Sportsmanship

108

(2)

Fair and Friendly Competition

108

(1)

Enjoy Yourself

109

(1)

Interviews

110

(50)

Hans Fogh: The Story Behind the Laser Radial

110

(4)

Lainie Pardey: A Female Perspective

114

(2)

Paige Railey: Sailing the Laser Radial

116

(4)

Emily Billing: Starting to Race on the Laser 4.7

120

(1)

Mark Mendelblatt: Starting in a Laser Fleet

121

(3)

Danielle Myrdal and John Myrdal: Sailing and Training Together

124

(3)

Ed Baird: On-the-Water Practicing

127

(3)

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

130

(3)

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

133

(4)

John Bertrand: Preparing Physically to Win a Major Championship

137

(2)

Peter Commette: A Look at the Laser Past

139

(2)

Dave Olson and Peter Seidenberg: Masters Sailing

141

(4)

Dave Olson: Outdated but Still Good Rigging Techniques

145

(5)

Ed Adams: Zigzagging Downwind

150

(3)

Luther Carpenter: World-Class Downwind and Upwind Techniques

153

(7)

Appendix 1: Laser Championship Record

160

(13)

Appendix 2: International Laser Class Association

173

(1)

Index

174

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The Complete Book Of Laser Sailing

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