Laser 2 Sail Area

There was the laser ii fun and the laser ii regatta a laser fun new wave which added an assym.

Laser 2 sail area. For comparison the 420 carries 111 ft2 on a heavier shorter hull. The laser is one of the most popular dinghy classes in history. The laser 2 has a convoluted history. Category length posted over 1 month.

Bruce kirby designed the laser in 1970 with an emphasis on simplicity and performance. All retired before 1990. To use that power all but the heaviest crews will need the trapeze. A sail area displacement ratio below 16 would be considered under powered.

Regattas welcome crew of any experience level. This is the boat you can start with and never outgrow. Find one in your area. 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 trapeze for the crew.

Up for sale is a great condition laser 2 with spinnaker for sale. The laser is a highly popular family of small one design sailing dinghies using the same common hull and interchangeable rigs with different sail areas. Laser 2 does look like a laser but there are. Alert for new listings.

Racing is competitive but friendly. Naturally sail area is the key to it. Laser 2 sailboat with spinnaker. Hull design is important here too.

16 to 20 would indicate reasonably good performance. Teach a friend learn from a friend or race with a friend. With 125 ft2 laser 2 has 49 ft2 more than a laser on a longer and slightly heavier hull. It was designed by new zealander frank bethwaite and was first launched as a product in australia then north america in 1979 and in europe in 1980.