Of course this varies from region to region.
Laser dinghy weight range.
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We have developed rigs with sufficient control to totally flatten and twist the head of the sail upwind reducing the healing moment.
It is not only about having a rig for every weight but competition for every level.
The laser is one of the most popular dinghy classes in history.
Get the family on board in an rs designed to make sailing attainable and fun.
Another beauty of the laser is the ability to jump on a plane and charter a boat when you get to the regatta.
The laser is designed to be sailed single handed although class rules permit two sailors.
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From day one we assumed a requirement for three rigs of differing sail areas to cater for the desired crew weight range.
In summary the above data showcases the finn s ability to accommodate a wide range of sailors in respect of their age weight and height.
An alternative is the rs aero a modern singlehander currently taking off in some numbers following its launch in 2014 which is designed to have a manageable ultra light hull and like the laser has three rigs offering a broad appeal across a wide weight and strength range of sailors including youth sailors and women.
Moreover the data also shows that finns are sailed from a much earlier age at international level and that there is an inevitable need for providing a suitable single handed dinghy for young men being.
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.