International Laser Class Rules

Class rules measurement diagrams.

International laser class rules.

These rules come into force on march 1st 2001. The laser is designed to be sailed single handed although class rules permit two sailors. Class 4 is the highest and most dangerous class of laser including all lasers that exceed the class 3b ael. The principle of the laser class rules is that no changes to the boat are allowed unless they are specifically permitted by the class rules.

It shall be the policy of the association to maintain the laser as the epitome of a strict one design class of sailboat. The laser is one of the most popular dinghy classes in history. Bruce kirby designed the laser in 1970 with an emphasis on simplicity and performance. By definition a class 4 laser can burn the skin or cause devastating and permanent eye damage as a result of direct diffuse or indirect beam viewing.

Sail numbers and letters. Class rules measurement diagrams. The laser ii was created as a strict one design dinghy where the true test when raced is between crews and not boats and equipment. The english text of the laser ii rules shall govern.

Part one object the laser is a strict one design dinghy where the true test when raced is between helmspersons and not boats and equipment. Sail numbers and letters. It will be listed either in arabic numerals 1 2 3r 3b 4 or in roman numerals i ii iiia iiib iv. The english text of the laser class rules shall govern.

These lasers may ignite combustible materials and thus may represent a fire risk. 2 to promote and develop laser class racing in all countries under uniform rules. And 3 to encourage and foster the enjoyment of the sporting and recreational aspects of sailing. Ilca hall of fame.

Laser classes lasers are classified for safety purposes based on their potential for causing injury to humans eyes and skin. The laser is a highly popular family of small one design sailing dinghies using the same common hull and interchangeable rigs with different sail areas. Most laser products are required by law to have a label listing the class.