FIJI – Oceania Laser Masters Championships

Laser Masters Sailors get excited, the 2018 Oceania Laser Masters Championships are being held at the luxurious Sofitel Resort and Spa in Denaraua Island, Fiji.

Warm water, perfect breeze, absolute paradise !

Brand new Laser charter boats will be supplied for the event, limited to 100 boats.

Report: Oceania and Australian Open Laser Championships 2018

Report: Oceania and Australian Open Laser Championships 2018

The Open Laser Championships for 2018 were held in Brisbane and hosted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. A total of 175 Lasers competed across 4.7, Radial and Standard rigs in breezes ranging from 6 knots up to 20 knots gusts on windward – leeward courses. The days were hot with mostly good afternoon sea breezes and occasionally the threat of an afternoon thunderstorm. Although sailing was cancelled on one day due to a lack of breeze, eleven of the scheduled twelve races were completed. Continue reading

Bruce Kirby appointed to Order of Canada

Bruce Kirby appointed to Order of Canada

2018 ILCA Laser Worlds

Dear Laser Sailors

Important information for submitting applications to compete in Laser World Championships in 2018. 

ILCA Laser World Championships events page: 

   https://sailing.laserinternational.org/

(1) Applications for entry for the following Laser World Championships will be accepted from Tuesday, 9 January through Tuesday, 20 February:

•    2018 ILCA Laser Radial Men’s World Championship
•    2018 ILCA Laser Under-21 World Championships
•    2018 ILCA Laser 4.7 Youth World Championships

Please ensure your sailors are aware that if they do not apply by the 20 February 2018 application deadline they may have little chance to receive an entry offer. Continue reading

Laser Class Rule Changes Approved

In 2017 there were four rule change proposals put forward before the ILCA class membership for vote. All four changes were approved by more than two-thirds of voting members in addition to being approved by the World Council, the Advisory Council and World Sailing, all of which are required in order to modify class rules.

Class Rule Changes Approved

Effective beginning 1 January 2018

1) Electronic Compasses

Rule 22 was changed to allow the use of certain electronic digital compasses that are not GPS Enabled. ILCA will maintain a list of approved compasses on the ILCA website as an interpretation to the Class Rules. This rule change was approved with 81% “Yes” votes.

Click here to see the electronic compasses that have been approved for use after 1 January 2018.  Continue reading

PSA Christmas Closing Dates

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE TEAM AT PSA.
PSA will be closed from Thursday 21st December 2017 and re opening on Monday 8th January 2018.
Last online orders will need to be in by Monday 18th December for dispatch before Christmas.
All online /email orders will be dispatched on our return on the 8th Jan.
PSA will be at Nationals and Youths @ RQYS over the holidays, if you need anything pop in and see us.

Have a safe and happy Christmas !

New Lasers available in Victoria !

PSA’s Victorian Rep Paul Vincent has just returned from the PSA factory with a batch of brand new Lasers ready for the summer. He has a range of rakes and rigs available aswell as a full stock of spare parts including carbon top sections, sails, alloy beach dollies…..

Get in contact with Paul direct on 0407 586 208 or email laservic@psasailing.com.au

Tom Slingsby Interview

A great interview with Tom Slingsby on his return to dinghy sailing and explaining his training and strategy during his time at the top.
Interview by the guys at internationalsailingacademy.com

TS:
Hello?

CG:
Hi, Tom. It’s Colin Gowland phoning from ISA.

TS:
Yes, hi.

CG:
How are you?

TS:
Good thank you.

CG:
Okay. Awesome. Hey, thanks a lot for having a chat here.

TS:
No problem.

CG:
Everyone’s been really excited since you made that announcement on Facebook about coming back into dinghies. Continue reading