Category: Tips & Tricks

August 11, 2020
Mainsheet Management Tips

Does your mainsheet get knotted up at the most inconvenient time? Do you find it difficult to keep your boom […]

January 8, 2020
Benefits of Cardiovascular Exercise for Laser Sailors

There is much skill-based, tactical, and strength-based importance to Laser Sailing. And while not exclusively an endurance sport, on a […]

October 16, 2019
Nick Thompson's Laser Sailing Tips for Masters Sailors

Train with Nick Thompson in Vilamoura, Portugal for the ISA Master’s Laser Sailing Clinic Training for a master’s event? Hoping […]

July 3, 2019
Tactical Lee to Lee Jibe

In the right conditions, use a lee to lee jibe to stay in clear air and keep your options open […]

October 8, 2018
Laser Sailing: Avoid Capsizing/Deathrolling Downwind

Use these tips to avoid capsizing during your bear away in a Laser. Laser Sailboat Class Rules Update Compasses

October 4, 2018
Interview with Laser Masters World Champion Bill Symes

Colin Gowland:           Hi, Bill. Bill Symes:                     Hey, […]

August 14, 2018
Pro Laser Sailboat Rigging: Rudder & Tiller

Brett Beyer is joining us as a guest coach for three clinics between April 15 and May 6. The first two are aleady sold out! Here's the top 7 reasons to take part of this amazing opportunity.

December 27, 2017
Laser Sail Telltale Placement

Sailing a precise angle upwind is paramount for good boat speed. Angle is critical to ensure optimal VMG and air flow and water flow on the foils. Without the proper angle upwind your boat reduces in performance dramatically and suddenly, and without correct placement and use of your telltales it can be difficult to maintain a perfect angle.

December 13, 2017
Laser Sailing Class Rules Update Compasses

Following a class vote, it was recently announced that all four proposed rule changes had been approved. Here is our summary of the changes.

December 13, 2017
A Basic Laser Sailing Fitness Program

Having solid strength in the Laser is a must. Without fail athletes of all levels come off the water and will remark they were fast or slow because of their “fitness levels”.

December 13, 2017
Laser Sailing Fitness while Traveling

Travel is an integral part of our sport, and whether you’re headed off to a regatta or an awesome week-long […]

December 13, 2017
Laser Sailing 7 Most Effective Habits of Champions

These habits are seen around top sailors and will help you perform better and enjoy the sport more. Check these out to help align your priorities.

October 23, 2017
Sleep Hygiene to Increase Performance

When we are training and competing we want to maximize everything we do on the water and on land. So often when we consider recovery we think of food and a light spin on the bike. While these no doubt aid in recovery the most important thing we can do to feel fresh the next day or instill those new techniques is sleep.

October 5, 2017
Tips to Ease your Mainsheet for Speed

One rule of thumb is to ease your sheets when you're feeling slow, but the goal should be to never get slow. Here's how.

October 4, 2017
Laser Sailing Tips: How to Hike Better and More Efficiently

The most important factor to hiking is not necessarily how low you can put your shoulders to the water, however that can be a strong contributing factor. But rather how close you can get your knees to the gunwale edge.

September 25, 2017
Rule 42 Downwind Sailing Explained

We receive a lot of comments about our videos and Rule 42, specifically on the run. Sailors look at a piece of downwind footage and wonder aloud “Is that even LEGAL??”.

September 18, 2017
Laser Sailing Tips: Creating an Annual Training Plan

In dinghy sailing the calendar year revolves around your world championship, with this season wrapping up we look to take away what we have learned and what skills we need to build. While many have a strong desire to improve, few systematically organize their training to maximise their potential. The annual training plan (ATP) is a key tool in preparing for the coming year and keeping focuses and goals in check as the season progresses.

September 11, 2017
Laser Sailing Tips: Selecting the Best Mainsheet

Choosing the right mainsheet can often be a decision that can make or break your day of racing. Factors to […]

August 28, 2017
Focus on ANGLE: A Key to Upwind Performance

Closehauled. What is it and where is it anyway? Some sailors seem to be able to find it and stay in it, all the time. Others pass through it, but can’t seem to hang around for very long.

August 21, 2017
Laser Sailing Tips: Importance of Hydration

In this article, we will discuss the performance factors of dehydration, how you can stay away from it, and strategies to ensure you are getting what you need.

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