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ILCA and Laser

In 2020 the Laser was rebranded as the ILCA. The reason for this is to do with problems with the european class builder (Laser Performance) and the designer (Bruce Kirby). It seems Laser Performance wasn’t paying class fees to Bruce Kirby and they also seemed to have issues with the Laser Class Building Regulations. AsContinue reading “ILCA and Laser”

UK Laser Events

Scottish Laser Grand Prix Dates The Scottish Laser Grand Prix (traveller) events are a series at various Scottish venues. East Lothian had a good turn out but only had racing on one day and four races. Historically the Grand Prix events have been two day events with six races. Largs **Cancelled** East Lothian 5/6 JuneContinue reading “UK Laser Events”

Spars and Rivets

Laser spars are made of aluminum tubing. The boom and topmast both use the same tubing so if your topmast fails it is worthwhile to hang onto the long bit for use as a spare boom. Note the boom should have an internal sleeve to reinforce the kicker attachment. If you buy an older boatContinue reading “Spars and Rivets”

Local Regatta Dates

Orkney has a selection of Regattas in the summer offering friendly competition in various localities. So far Burray and Holm Regattas have gone ahead with great success. Longhope has been cancelled for 2021. Westray Regatta is due on 31 July. Stromness Regatta was postponed but now rescheduled for 14 August. Kirkwall Regatta is scheduled forContinue reading “Local Regatta Dates”

My First Blog Post

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.

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