Laser Sailing Racing Rules

The unofficial site for the 2017 2020 racing rules of sailing which links definitions cases calls and provides tools for sailors and race officials for a better understanding of how the rules are applied.

Laser sailing racing rules. The laser is one of the most popular dinghy classes in history. 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. The racing rules of sailing rrs governs the sport of sailboat and sailboard racing. Ilca takes a very strong line with laser sailors who do not sail according to the rules.

It is revised and published every four years by world sailing. There have been cases in the past where sailors who have sailed with illegal boats have been banned from sailing a laser. Rules 4 b 4 c and 4 f shall be amended to read as follows 4 b on 4 7 sails all numbers shall be in accordance with the racing rules of sailing and shall be of the following minimum dimensions. The racing rules of sailing are in their essence simple with six pages providing the bulk of what you must know.

The laser is designed to be sailed single handed although class rules permit two sailors. Latest news and changes regatta guidelines schedules and results faqs membership and contact information. The current edition is the rrs 2017 2020. If action is also taken under the racing rules the ban can cover racing in any boat.

World sailing racing rules of sailing for 2021 to 2024 effective from 1 january 2021. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. Such a ban can be for life. Official documents rules from world sailing.

Official documents rules from world sailing. Bruce kirby designed the laser in 1970 with an emphasis on simplicity and performance. However at times the rules collide with each other such as in case 146 which.