The concept of the Laser 4.7 is to provide a rig that is interchangeable with the full Laser and Laser Radial rigs, and which is easily managed by sailors who weigh between 35 and 55kgs. With a sail area of 4.7 sq.m, and a shorter prebent bottom mast, the Laser 4.7 has the same fun handling characteristics as the Laser Radial and the Laser. Its small sail area makes it very suitable for the young lightweights (over 35kg.) to start sailing earlier.

As they grow older, and increase in weight and ability, they can graduate to the Laser Radial and then the full Laser rig. A highly economical and efficient way to allow young sailors to develop their sailing skills at the right rate in the right boat. No need to change classes, simply start in a Laser 4.7 and progress through the Laser Radial then the full rig Laser, in a class second to none.