Lasers are 14’ high performance single sail boats that carry one
experienced youth sailor weighing more than 100 pounds. The reason for
this weight requirement is that Lasers are quick and fast and you
can’t keep them from tipping or “heeling“ over if you don’t
weigh enough to offset the wind force on the sail. Lasers are
Olympic-class boats. Almost every world-class sailor started sailing
in a Laser and raced them regularly to maintain top-notch proficiency;
just like go-karts are to Formula One drivers. One week sailing in
MBYC classes, or the equivalent experience, is all you need to qualify
for lessons in these terrific boats. There are over 200,000 Lasers
worldwide and young sailors LOVE to sail them, because they are zippy,
fun and very competitive. Racing technique will be addressed much more
in the Laser classes.
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