Sandy, Gary, and Doug on the starting line of the first race. Nice warm March day with SE wind 10-15. The wind picked up after awhile and it was very shifty according to the sailors. It was a great day to be out on the lake. We had 5 Butterfly sailors off and on. It was surprising that more did not turn out for such a nice day. Joyce, start of the 2nd race, Miles in the background. Race committee - Ken managing the anchor. Race committee - Nancy after setting up on the finish line.

The Old Guy in a fairly new boat. The little boat has been around for 35 years plus and there is a lot of information out about how to sail it. So this BLOG is just some ideas to bounce off. If you are just starting then go to PRIMARY ADVICE of Feb. That is the best starting place. There are a lot of books and DVDs to tell you how to do it. Is a long time on a broad re.

Trials and Tribulations of Post-College Sailing. Sorry for the lack of sailing entries in the last few days. I have in fact been going sailing. Midnight Rider competed for a day in Southern Bay Race Week, until a devastating tornado hit Hampton Yacht club the night after the first day of racing. I sincerely hope repairs and the revitalization of their programs go smoothly. My thoughts and support are with HYC members during this troubling time.

Go to Dallas Laser Fleet Website for Details. RS Aero Capsizes - Mission Accomplished. Laser Master Worlds - Day 5. VHF Radio Etiquette and how to Communicate over the Airwaves. Racing Rules of Sailing - Look to Windward. Laser Sailing Notes, Laser Sailing in New England, Laser Masters Racing. Better to Forgive then to Forget. How to Sail the Laser. A NEW LOOK AT THIS BLOG.