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Fifty years of Laser sailing

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When the Laser boat emerged in the 1970s, it was a gateway drug to the world of sailing. Go anywhere, launch anywhere, race anywhere. Adults and youth sailors alike, it initiated a worldwide generation that continues today.

During the pandemic in 2020, it was the solution to social distancing, with dusty gear finding the water again. And in this era of age-based youth sailing, the Laser offers inter-generational competition, bringing all ages together for learning and living.

Mark Lammens remembered when it all began, and the experience created the foundation in which his impact on Canadian sailing has been profound, earning him the Sail Canada President’s Award for his contributions to the sport.

In this report, Mark shares his 50 years of Laser sailing:

When I was 12 my parents were thinking about getting me a boat. Sailing school was fun and going well in Flying Juniors, so my dad bought the plans to build a marine plywood OK dinghy in our basement.

He was very handy and built a Snipe as our first family boat years back. At the same time. the Laser just came out and was built an hour away from where we lived. They decided to spend the $795 on a brand new red Laser, #8525. The boat was simple, affordable, and fun.

The boat came with a modern name, polypropylene traveler, mahogany blades, a 3.2 oz Elvstrom sail, and Elvstrom ratchet block. It came with a wooden tiller, a short extension, brummel hooks on a clew tie down and system ropes you would see on a keel boat. It also had high quality metal gudgeons and wooden hand rails that never broke.

That summer my instructor brought me to a regatta in Montreal with 210 Lasers. Before long, there were 20 Lasers at the club.

The concept and design came from Canadians Bruce Kirby (designer), Ian Bruce (builder), and Hans Fogh (sail and rig). All three were successful Olympic sailors and saw a need for a boat that provides simple sailing for everyone. The Laser class rules embraced the one design manufactured provided boat approach to ensure fairness in racing and simplicity, though this might have slowed down the introduction of needed improvements like an auto bailer, metal fairleads, durable sail cloth, and a better ratchet block.

The boats built back then had a wide option of colors like blue, mustard, red, and yellow. Because it was marketed as a roof topper with a 2 part non-tapered simple aluminum mast, lower top sides and 130 pound +/- weight, the Laser could be easily transported on the roof of the big cars of the time. Although there was a major uptick in singlehanded racing, the boat became very popular with the cottage community as many thousands of them were bought for the weekends on the lake. By the end of 1981, a 100,000 were built.

A big part of launching was having a friend help carry the boat in and out of the water or dragging it up the beach. Marketing the ease of transportation and storage might have delayed the introduction of a portable dolly which came later from Peter Siedenburg, a Finn sailor in Toronto who saw the need and designed the Seitech Dolly.

There was also a wide range of variables like all up weight and mast rake, and it took 15-20 years for some improvements like low profile tiller, thimbles for mechanical advantage on restricted rope systems, and better quality ropes.

The first smaller sail option was called the M rig which used the standard rig bottom section with a shorter top section with a halyard. M stood for Modified or Mini, but it was really a mistake. It was very difficult to de-power when the wind came up as the mast would not bend.

The better option was the Radial rig in 1983 with a smaller bottom section and the same top section developed by Fogh. There were many challenges with the smaller bottom section as it had to be able to bend and not break. Sleeves inside the mast and a thinner wall section seemed to help allow mast bend and also not break at deck level.

The Radial boat was ultimately named after the radial sail. The sail radiated from the clew and the sail cloth needed to stretch along with the bendy mast to have the mast/sail work together. Pulling on the downhaul to depower was hard on the sail cloth durability. A better longer lasting sail like the new standard Mark 2 sail is still an issue. Sailors that are campaigning in this class have a significant sail equipment expense.

There was another option for younger and lighter sailors, the 4.7. It was designed in 2005 with a much smaller 4.7 square meter sail with an even smaller bottom section. The bottom section has a permanent bend at deck level to ensure the sail is over top of the centerboard for steering balance.

The Class Association was committed to promoting racing, ‘Sailing is Fun’ and the new go fast techniques with the member newsletter. All sailors were new to the boat and an environment of collective improvement and sharing information was the mantra of the class.

Publications such as ‘Beam Reach’ and ‘the Laser Sailor’ had district reports, regatta results, and many tips from coaches and champions to keep the class engaged and informed.

The Laser came before the invention of many products that make sailing easier. Waterproof sunscreen, Gore-Tex, rash guards, McLube, Gatorade, no stretch non-absorbing non-tangling Rooster rope, chill guards, Zhik life jackets, and energy bars were many years away. Good hiking boots, quick dry technical clothing, merino wool, and the introduction and improvement in neoprene for hiking pants and cold water sailing was also years away.

A complicated and contentious patent, royalty, and international availability issue required a boat name change from Laser to ILCA to maintain Olympic status.

Today’s equivalent Laser boat, the ILCA 7 has a carbon fibre top section option, 4.5 oz sail, tapered battens, non-slip hiking strap, electronic compass, and properly oriented harken rigging systems that can be adjusted from hiking position. With the boat’s World Sailing international status, it has national three letter identifiers plus national flag.

In 1996, 25 years after the first boats went into production, Olympic status was awarded for the Laser, followed in 2008 for the Radial. Today the Singlehanded Men’s class at the Olympics is now the ILCA 7 and the Singlehanded Women’s class is the ILCA 6.

The simple, widely available, consistently constructed boat with a two-part mast ensures that racing is testing the ability and fitness of the sailor. As a British journalist once commented on boats, “the Laser (ILCA) is a proper little yacht.”

Perhaps in light of that the class would consider bringing back metal gudgeons, hand rails that don’t break, and design a new longer lasting sail for the Women.

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The Canadian-born Laser dinghy had a big impact on the sailing world. As Nathalie Atkinson learns, it's a democratic, egalitarian sailing yacht in a class of its own

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In 1969, Bruce Kirby, a former Montreal Star journalist now living in the United States, designed the dinghy with his friend Ian Bruce, the Jamaican-born Canadian industrial designer, then living in Montreal. Kirby, an avid sailor and sailing journalist, was an Admiral's Cup skipper, and Bruce a two-time former Olympian who represented Canada for sailing in the 1960 and 1972 Olympics. (He died last year.) Initially dubbed the Weekender, it became the Laser after a student suggested the monicker was more modern. It had originally been created for a client brief and, according to Kirby, the idea sat fallow in a drawer for a while before they revived it.

The relatively low-cost vessel (originally priced at $595) was created with affordability in mind. And portability, too. As the story goes, it was envisioned as a lightweight car-topper dinghy that would do for casual sailing what the surfboard had done for its sport.

When it was taken to market at the New York Boat Show in 1971 it effectively created a new, mass-market class of dinghies and soon became a recognized sailing class in 1974. It's been present at every summer Olympic Games since Atlanta in 1996 – and appears in many other competitions. It's created its own sailing class and there are now several hundred Laser class events each year.

Kirby and Bruce's creation began with notes and lines on a yellow notepad — what they came to refer to as the "million-dollar doodle." The idea was that the simple design of this single-person dinghy should have broad appeal, and because it would be easy to steer and rig, it would be as suitable for beginners as for seasoned sailors. Winning races would depend on athleticism and skill. They enlisted other former Olympians and marine designers like Hans Fogh, who created the sail, to advise on the design, and began manufacturing it in Quebec.

Although there have since been offshoots and variations, like the Radial and Pico, the Laser's design remains virtually unchanged nearly 50 years after its creation. The Laser name, however, has been separated from its product in North America in recent years after Kirby (who has also designed San Juans, Sonars and other boats) took issue with unpaid design royalties in 2013.

The Laser is among the world's most popular sailboats, now numbering several hundred thousand in the world. Its Canuck creators can be forgiven for a little naval gazing, especially because when spotted at a regatta or on the brow of a blue water horizon en masse, they unwittingly resemble a graceful wedge of Canada geese in flight.

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Table of contents show, 1. understanding the ilca sailboat, 2. importance of proper transportation, 3.1. checking equipment and gear, 3.2. securing loose items on the boat, 3.3. cartopping your ilca, 3.4. necessary equipment for cartopping, 4.1. towing your ilca, 4.2. equipment needed for towing, 4.3. best practices for towing an ilca sailboat, 5.1. alternative transport methods, 5.2. transportation safety efforts, 6. final remarks.

You should know how to transport a laser sailboat safely if you want to go on a sailing voyage. The International Laser Class Association (ILCA) Dinghy is among the most preferred sailboats in terms of performance and handling. This guide will take you through the fundamentals of moving an ILCA so that your sailboat remains in its best state.

Once called ‘Laser’, the ILCA sailboat is a type of one-man racing dinghy. Being simple and lightweight has made it popular among sailors. It also enjoys recognition from the International Sailing Federation for its long history in competitive sailing.

Caring about, how to transport a laser sailboat you move your ILCA is very important because this a voids spoiling and makes you ready for a race when it’s over. Therefore, learning some tips on transportation can be helpful whether you are going for a small local regatta or a major event.

3. Preparing Your ILCA for Transport

A thorough examination before driving off is necessary; otherwise, any breakage may necessitate repairs that will unnecessarily cost you and time lost that could have been spent on water with friends.

Make sure hull integrity, deck top, mast quality, sail condition, rudder functionality, and daggerboard conditions are not compromised by transport damage during the movement. You should use this opportunity to perform routine servicing too.

Store away or secure all loose items including ropes, blocks, and personal gear so that there is no loss incurred as well as ensure safety while traveling.

In cartopping smaller boats such as the ILCA, this method is frequently employed where one places their boat onto their car roof racks , thereby allowing them to move it directly without expense and complications.

For car-topping your ILCA has a padded roof rack which could be accompanied by load straps plus a hull cover to protect it if weather conditions are bad enough. Always check the state of your equipment and ensure that it is rated to carry the weight of your boat.

4. Step-by-Step Guide to Cartopping Safely

Detailed attention is required when lifting, positioning correctly, and strapping the boat in place. In particular, ask someone to help you with the process while also being methodical as possible so as not to compromise on safety at any stage.

Instead of cartopping cars, towing can be selected for those who do not want a vehicle roof or are dealing with long distances.

A trailer made specifically for an ILCA includes proper rig support, a foil bag for the bow and rudder, and centerboard and tie-downs that will secure the vessel tightly .

Think in terms of checking tire pressure, lights, and bearings on a trailer. Additionally, make sure there is a tight and correct balance between the boat and trailer while the mast plus spars should never be left loose on them.

5. Additional Tips for Transporting Your ILCA

Some other factors will make your trip easier regarding handling an ILCA properly too.

Other options if you don’t own a car or trailer include renting a car or hiring professional transporters and trailers. This way they provide comfort and peace of mind.

When it comes to transportation safety, the first thing you need to understand is that nothing else can be more important than ensuring safety. This means doing what the road law stipulates for any driver, cross-checking all fastenings, and considering weather conditions before setting out.

It is crucial to move your ILCA as part of sailing. You can relax and enjoy knowing that your boat will get there safely by being prepared in the right way. The bottom line is, that a well-transported ILCA makes all the difference for a successful day on water.

Whether you are an old salt or someone new to the world of ILCA dinghies, proper transportation techniques are necessary to maintain your craft’s condition and get maximum use out of it while at sea. Take these tips on board and ride high waves of success.

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The Laser began as a quick sketch made during a telephone conversation between Canadians Bruce Kirby and Ian Bruce.

“How about doing a car-top sail boat?” This was the inspiration for the Laser, perhaps the most popular single-handed sailing dinghy in the world. Bruce Kirby responded to Ian Bruce’s question by creating a light, portable boat that appealed to both recreational and competitive sailors. Introduced in 1971, the Laser gave people access to the thrill of sailing without membership in a yacht club: it was lively and nimble, sailed well even in light winds, and could be easily righted by an inexperienced sailor after capsizing. For more seasoned sailors, the Laser’s responsiveness and speed made it a perfect boat for competitive racing. It became so popular that the Olympic committee added the Laser as an Olympic-class boat for men in 1996 and women in 2008. The Laser’s enduring popularity, though, comes from the thousands of recreational sailors who experience the pure pleasure of single-handing a Laser on a breezy day.

The Laser was originally called the “Weekender.” Kirby and Bruce changed the name after asking an engineering student who liked to sail for ideas. The student suggested the boat have a modern-sounding technical name. Ian Bruce responded, “You mean something like Laser?”

Bruce Kirby, winner of a U.S. National Championships race in New Jersey, 1975. Source: Bruce Kirby

Bruce Kirby, Canadian designer of the Laser. Source: Bruce Kirby

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“I’m pleased to announce that Devoti Sailing Canada has been established as the Canadian dealer for Devoti ILCAs . Devoti’s track record for building superb boats with competitive pricing and support is what really motivated me to get involved in representing the company in Canada. I am also excited to announce that Sail Canada and Devoti have signed a partnership agreement whereby Canada’s high performance ILCA athletes will be using Devoti boats at Canadian training centres and when racing and training in Europe. The first container of Devoti ILCAs, including nine for Canadian Sailing Team members, will be arriving in Kingston in December. Devoti ILCAs are beautifully finished and perform great. At the recent ILCA European Masters Championships in Spain, Alan Clark (CAN) and I used new Devoti’s. In the 65-boat Grand Master fleet Al was smoking fast and regularly had top 3 race finishes, and I ended up 2 nd overall. The boat I used felt like the nicest ILCA/Laser I’ve ever sailed, and I’ve been in a lot of them. If you’re interested in talking about a Devoti, and perhaps one from the first shipment before an expected 2023 price increase, give me a call or drop me a line.”

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