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    Bonking my head & safety helmets

    Wearing a helmet is no so silly for some people. My 80 lb son did his first solo on a 1974 vintage Laser with 10kts of wind. I made him wear his skateboard helmet just this once. Notice in the picture that the boat is barely touching the water! http://www.sail-race.com/dinghy/Images/ryan2.jpg
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    Laser II or laser

    The Laser 2 must be sailed with a jib, otherwise there is too much weather helm and the boat never gets going. The jib is fairly small on this boat, relatively easy for single-handed. Some notes: 1.) Tie knots in the middle of the jib sheets (instead of the ends), where the downwind...
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    Wet sand bottom - What grit?

    A 1200 or 1500 grit is adaquate and gives a similar finish to rubbing compound. A rubber sanding block seems to work better than a buffing wheel, as a buffer is designed to 'melt' paint. A 600 grit can be used to knock-off bad scratches. The secret is to use plenty of water (or other...
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    first laser first race

    You made a great choice. Welcome to the class! When the weather gets warmer, try surfing the swells from Newport up to Warwick. The Laser can provide a real adrenaline rush when the daggerboard is humming. The Laser II is a great boat too, but a different challenge. Learning to...

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