International Laser Class Rules

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International laser class rules.

Latest news and changes regatta guidelines schedules and results faqs membership and contact information. Class 4 is the highest and most dangerous class of laser including all lasers that exceed the class 3b ael. And 3 to encourage and foster the enjoyment of the sporting and recreational aspects of sailing. The laser is designed to be sailed single handed although class rules permit two sailors.

By definition a class 4 laser can burn the skin or cause devastating and permanent eye damage as a result of direct diffuse or indirect beam viewing. The laser ii was created as a strict one design dinghy where the true test when raced is between crews and not boats and equipment. These lasers may ignite combustible materials and thus may represent a fire risk. These rules come into force on march 1st 2001.

Sail numbers and letters. The english text of the laser ii rules shall govern. Ilca hall of fame. 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.

2 to promote and develop laser class racing in all countries under uniform rules. The english text of the laser class rules shall govern. The boat shall be raced in accordance with these rules with only the hull equipment fittings spars sail and battens manufactured by a world sailing and international laser class association ilca approved builder in strict adherence to the design specification known as the construction manual which is registered with world sailing. Class rules measurement diagrams.

Laser classes lasers are classified for safety purposes based on their potential for causing injury to humans eyes and skin. Sail numbers and letters. The principle of the laser class rules is that no changes to the boat are allowed unless they are specifically permitted by the class rules. Class rules measurement diagrams.

It shall be the policy of the association to maintain the laser as the epitome of a strict one design class of sailboat. The laser is one of the most popular dinghy classes in history. Bruce kirby designed the laser in 1970 with an emphasis on simplicity and performance.