Laser Sailing

NSW & ACT Laser News 2019

Folks some Laser news and information items for you.

ILCA 2019 Laser Handbook

The ILCA has released the 2019 Laser Handbook. It has all the information you need on the class its governance rules and history.

We will have copies to be picked up at our regatta venues however you can as easily download the Handbook from the ILCA web site HERE.

Australian & Oceania Laser Championships

The Oceania and Australian Laser Championships sailed on Bass Strait off Devonport concluded on 8th January. Sailed from Mersey Yacht Club the event saw 148 of the top Australian Laser sailors competing with sailors from around the world.

On the first day the legendary Bass Strait conditions did not make an appearance and no races were completed. This resulted in some very long days on the water subsequently as the race committee scheduled three race days on some with early starts. In the end all 12 scheduled races were completed. Continue reading

2019 Oceania & Australian Laser National Championships

Recap all the awesome action from the recently completed 2019 Oceania & Australian Laser National Championships, held at the beautiful Devonport in Tasmania.

Videos by Beau Outteridge

Full results for the event here

2019 Oceania & Australian Laser Nationals

The 2019 Oceania & Australian Laser Nationals kicks off in 5 days, sailing out of the beautiful Devonport in Tasmania.

You can follow all the results via the below link or download the Sailor App to stay up to date right from your phone.

Link to Results – www.mysailingclub.com.au/DisplayResults/DisplayPublicResultsId=482&Id2=2019%20Laser%20Nationals

All info and results are also displayed on the Nationals website https://www.auslasernationals.com.au/

Good luck to all the sailors heading across for the regatta !

2019 New Boat Pre-Orders Now Open

The Laser Worlds are coming to Melbourne in 2020.

Laser production capacity will be limited in the lead up to this event so PSA and it’s Laser dealers are encouraging all new boat sales to be pre ordered to ensure you don’t miss out.

There will be a fixed amount of production scheduled for availability per month for 2019 while we build stock for the event.

PSA and Dealers will take deposits for the monthly delivery schedule starting December 2018. 

By placing your deposit and nominating your delivery month you will be given a build slot, these monthly spots will be limited and will be on a first come first served basis.

Don’t leave your upgrade to a new boat to the last minute !

PSA can not guarantee availability of new boats without being pre ordered.

This will also be the case for overseas competitors that are planning extended training periods and are purchasing a boat in Australia.

Please contact your local dealer or PSA for details. 

Laser Worlds 2020

Australia is in for an amazing summer of sailing in 2020 with the Worlds coming to Melbourne.

Check out the 2020 website for all details

Saving Sailing in the Olympics

Saving Sailing in the Olympics

by Eric Faust, ILCA Executive Secretary

Getting to the 2019 Oceania and Australian Laser Sailing Championships.

Have you booked your transport yet for this years Laser Nationals ?

The Spirit of Tasmania have generously offered special rates for those travelling to this years Laser Nationals in Devonport, Tasmania.

Click the below link or call them direct to get your quote and make your booking.

Oceania Laser Masters Championships Update

Dear Sailors, two changes have been made to improve the Oceania Fiji Masters in October.

Firstly we have combined the Radial event with the Standard Rig one to be run between 13th and 19th October (with racing 15th to 19th October) i.e. same as for the original Standard Rig event. We will have enough charter boats to manage this and having the two rigs together will make a better and more exciting event.

Second we have introduced the new Corinthian Category to allow sailors aged 21 to 34 to participate. This category is proving popular with local sailors. Read below for details.

The Notice of Race posted HERE and the on line entry HERE now reflect these two changes.

Entries for the event will cut off on the 13th September, please make sure you have your charter booking in by July 31st with PSA.

Continue reading

Inaugural Womens Laser Regatta

Family, Friends and Fiji

Family, friends and Fiji!

Inquiries are flying in for the inaugural Oceania Laser Masters Championship which will see the fleet take over the Denarau region of Fiji’s main island from the 13th to 26th of October this year.

So far eight countries are set to be represented for the two event regatta which includes the standard and radial rigs. Sailors from Australia, New Zealand, UK, USA, Hawaii, Thailand, Singapore and of course Fiji, are on the entry list to enjoy the tranquil surroundings and epic racing. Continue reading