With many features found in modern performance racing classes, such as a gennaker and a self draining cockpit, the 2000 combines exciting. Biggest waves weve ever seen day 10 north atlantic crossing sailing uma step 192. Loosing control during a race is definitely slow and can in some circumstances be quite expensive. The weight equalisation system that the rs700 shares with its double handed sister ship, the rs800 means the boat can be raced competitively by sailors. The recent post about young jessica watson sailing alone around the world raised a few comments but also reminded me of my own experiences of solo sailing. Singlehanded sailing definition of singlehanded sailing. Singlehanded sailing synonyms, singlehanded sailing pronunciation, singlehanded sailing translation, english dictionary definition of singlehanded sailing. He secretly abandoned the race while reporting false positions, in an attempt to. I like being on the water, i like single handed sailing and i like that its relatively cheap sailing. I am writing to query if its possible to ask your organisation if anyone has any laser 2000 sails for sale. Wanderers sailing dinghies are good, but the second hand market is pricey. This week its how we fly a spinnaker single handed. Now ive not had the pleasure of sailing this particular boat, so must keep any. The sport and practice of singlehanded sailing or solo sailing is sailing with only one crewmember the term usually refers to ocean and longdistance sailing.
Recommendations for solo sailing around the world books. It takes thousands of hours of sailing to get the kind of knowledge contained in this book. For those looking for a more comfortable cruising yacht the tofinou 10, grand soleil 46lc, dehler 34 and xyachts xc45 are all set up to be run by a skeleton crew. Single handed sailing in 2027 knots laser vago duration. For a double handed team, i believe that the worst case scenario is losing one of the crew because of sickness, an accident which puts them out of commission, or i hate to even say it loss overboard. Frank has been to 11 laser masters world championships. Light in weight, very easy to right after a capsize, very fast. So you dont, in the case of an emergency, have to dive back into the charts and books. The laser is designed to be sailed single handed although class rules permit two sailors. If you want to do the open meeting circuit with a relatively inexperienced crew. Meanwhile, in terms of singlehanded dinghies, the question didnt really. Laser 2000 or laser vago yachts and yachting online.
Single handed ocean yacht racing began with the race across the atlantic ocean by william albert andrews and josiah w. Laser stratos class association singlehanded stratos. This book is about how great it is to single hand a sailboat under challenging conditions. Later, while studying chemistry at colby college in waterville, maine, he began his pursuit of photography. The less time it takes to get to lines needed to control the boat the less apt one is to loose control by not being at the helm. This book on laser sailing provides information on everything concerning setting up sail and sailing this single handed dinghy with information on upwind and downwind techniques, the laser radial, masters racing, sportmanship, equipment and rigging techniques, interviews with champion laser racers, listings of major competition results since 1974, including the olympics and radial and.
After only six months in the class ben had won the finn europeans, to be followed by the finn gold cup and then the 2002 athens test event leaving the. I bought this book thinking that i would be learning new techniques to improve my single handed sailing. You must be able to find the right solution immediately thanks to your knowledge of the area. Top ten books about sailing nonfiction alerias adventures. Harbour entrance and exit, other possible shelters, breakers, wrecks, firing areas. Doublehanders with a conventionalsymmetric spinnaker include dinghies like the miracle and the gp14, while for those wanting a sporty asymmetric spinnaker there is the 2000 formerly laser 2000. The laser bahia seems to be a more modern and cheaper replacement for the laser 2000, so thats on the short list too. I sail my stratos single handed on the river thames most of the time and find it very good as there is a lot of open space in the boat but you do have to develop a technique with the tiller and main sheet hoop when tacking, i find mine a very competative boat against the wayfarers and enterprises at our club, also if you do capsize it can be righted easily and i can continue in the races as.
Either they are phobically afraid of the water, are extremely busy or hate the idea of sailing. This 4hour per day, 2day course introduces the laser a single handed planing hull with simple controls for advanced technique. They are not what keiran is suggesting though, as a promotional tool for the class. Sailing dinghies for sale uk, used sailing dinghies, new. About the laser international laser class association. I just did two nights singlehanded from eureka california to half moon bay near san francisco 10 miles offshore, for a total of 240 miles or so. Featuring seven experts sailing six popular modern single handed and. Sailing single handed, tips and ideas christine demerchant. Its very easy to reduce sail on the gp, either by reefing or by having a spare set of small sails ie jib as opposed to genoa, cut down main as well as full main. The laser videos i am aware of are the laser coach 2000 cd includes footage of robert scheidt, ben ainslies book cd and steve cockerills rooster single handed sailing techniques cd. Sailing a 420 alone with a kite is definately something to work up to, it requires a bit of. I have owned, cruised, raced and single handed masthead rigged sloops and cutters. The information is absorbing in its own right, but also of obvious. Jun 23, 2017 our first film on sailing single handed was so well received that we thought we would do another.
The laser, is a highly popular family of small onedesign sailing dinghies using the same common hull and interchangeable rigs with different sail areas. Examples and situations supported by authors and others experiences. I want to be able to handle it solo in breezy conditions since i live in the bay area. Vortex, the vis an italian skiff with large, 49er style wings, the laser eps. Notable recent launches for those looking for a fast but easily managed short handed boat include jeanneaus sun fast 3600, the j11s, rm970 and pogo 36. A furling jib is standard meaning laser 2000 can be transformed into a single hander in under ten seconds.
Quantums yannick lemonnier shares his single and shorthanded sailing experiences to help you get started. These are my top ten nonfiction inspirational books. Although neither man made a major single handed offshore passage, macgregor achieved some fame for sailing a 21foot 6 m yawl from london to paris and back in 1867. Hence club must be using a py of 1046 for the 2000.
Laser 4344 displacement sailing vs planing 45 boat trim 4648 hiking properly 4950 sail controls. See also the top ten fictional books about sailing, the top ten instructional books on sailing, and the top reference books for sailing. Monday afternoon session, ne bora 2027 knots, mediumstrong gust, small main sail, top speed. To be sailed single or doublehanded, the vago offers an asymmetric spinnaker as well as a single trapeze. A highly successful dinghy class, the 2000 formerly the laser 2000 has active sailing club racing fleets and a full open circuit series plus championships, supported by an enthusiastic class association. The race was founded by philippe jeantot in 1989, and since 1992 has taken place every four years.
Donald charles alfred crowhurst 1932 july 1969 was a british businessman and amateur sailor who died while competing in the sunday times golden globe race, a single handed, roundtheworld yacht race soon after departing, his ship began taking on water and he wrote it would probably sink in heavy seas. Andrew evans has gone singlehanded sailing more than eight hundred times over the past ten years for a total of 3,500 hours of singlehanded sailing a reasonable start. Rigging simplicity the con of leading lines aft sailing. An allround wellbehaved boat, the 2000 makes racing as easy as it can, with elastic righting. I lost the use of my left hand in a motorbike accident when i was 20 but still manage to sail and race a flying fifteen. Lift bridges and swing bridges also create problems for single handed boaters. Furling jib allows easy storage of jib for downwind sailing and singlehanded. Singlehanded sailing sailmate richard henderson on. For those looking for a more comfortable cruising yacht the tofinou 10, grand soleil 46lc, dehler 34 and x. Singlehanded sailing offers an account of the experiences and techniques of the lone voyagers, and. Alan lucas looks at seamanship skills that keep short handed sailors safe. An excellent summary of sailing fundamentals not only for single handed sailors but for any yachtsperson racing or cruising over long or short distances.
Thanks, the softness thing with the laser 2 is something to keep in mind when judjing the two boats, however the tasar seems like a softer boat to begin with foam core and factoring in the vintage. Its single trapeze and powerful asymmetric spinnaker makes it both challenging and thrilling for its sailors. Or looking at something sportier, theres the laser vago or rs 500. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. I am particularly unlucky with my friends and family. For 18 of my 37 years of sailing i have owned, cruised, raced and single handed fractional rigged cruising boats from my folkboat in the 1970s to my current boat which i have owned now for 12 years. He didnt get started down this track until the 2000 event in cancun, mexico, when colin cain, a fellow member and. The velux 5 oceans race is a roundtheworld single handed yacht race, sailed in stages, managed by clipper ventures plc since 2000. Thinking about a boat from the point of view of single handed sailing and safety requires worst case scenario thinking. The information is absorbing in its own right, but also of obvious value to a larger audience of cruising sailors. The biggest attraction of the laser dinghy is that it is protected by strict onedesign class rules, which means that no changes are allowed to the boat unless they are specifically permitted in the rules. The following year most if not all students will be sailing toppers, a single handed boat and the pico a modern 2 man boat, with occasional. Racing disciplines include matches within a fleet of sailing craft, between a pair thereof or among teams. The best tip i got was to tie a line between the bow and stern cleats on the side of the boat that will be next to the dock when you jump off.
Single handed sailing has become a major competitive sport, and there are a number of prominent single handed offshore races. It is a sloop rigged dinghy constructed from fiberglass. Single handed sailing yachts for sale enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for single handed sailing yachts for sale. This practical guide to the world of sailing is a must for beginners. If youre an experienced sailor kid or adult who wants to get into single handed sailing, youll get the right challenge via shorelines advanced course to introduce the laser class sailing. There are few things better in life than reading a good sailing book while sailing. Theres more information about single handed lock working in colin edmondsons little book going it alone see right. At the high performance end of the rs single handed sailing spectrum sits the rs700. Id like to be able to race it with two but otherwise take it out on my own for fun.
The classes of dinghy detailed in the book are the single handed byte, international topper, laser, and splash. Additionally, there are specialized competitions that include setting speed records. If you have something to add to my list, please send me a note. Good condition laser 2000 wanted with road trailer. Introduction to single handed sailing parts of the boat. The single handed transpac shtp starts off tiburon in the san francisco bay, and ends in hanalei bay, kauai.
Performance defining dinghies the top dogs sail world. The laser 4000 was designed in 1994 by yacht designer phil morrison. Buy singlehanded sailing sailmate 2nd revised edition by richard henderson isbn. The 2000 formerly the laser 2000 is a performance sailing dinghy designed by phil morrison and currently sold by rs sailing. Dinghy sailing is a popular inclusive activity on a neilson holiday. The international laser is a fantastic single handed boat, beautifully designed and one of the largest dinghy sailing classes in the world. On november 8th, 2020, 17 registered singlehanded sailors will set off on the most challenging sailing endeavor in the history of yacht racing.
It features a single trapeze as well as an open, selfdraining cockpit. Note for comparison the classic laser has a py of 1103 at shsc. Single handed dinghy sailing has a special pleasure and a challenge which some find uniquely satisfying. The sport of sailing involves a variety of competitive sailing formats that are sanctioned through various sailing federations and yacht clubs.
Bruce kirby designed the laser in 1970 with an emphasis on simplicity and performance. Recommendations for solo sailing around the world books the idea of being able to circle our planet using just the power of the wind is amazing to me. Bruce has maintained his lifelong interest in photography and the great outdoors, and seizes every opportunity to further. Here at rs sailing, we provided the best single hander for.
Singlehanded sailing offers an account of the experiences and techniques of the lone voyagers, and penetrating insights into the psychology of singlehanders, their vessels, gear, strategies, and techniques, plus vivid accounts of emergency experiences alone against the elements. Nov 15, 2009 single handed sailing a personal reflection on this rather strange way of travelling. Singlehanded sailing by andrew evans overdrive rakuten. According to shsc rules, if theres no recognised singlehand py then 5% is subtracted from the normal py of 1101. Tips for singlehanded sailors catamaran multihulls world. For single handed, cam cleats for the main sheet are necessary. Sailing single handed is not in the books for now, its part of the learning curve. Single handed sailing in 2027 knots laser vago youtube. Carmen lacerations lakes laser flares launching boats lazy beds leap year learn to cross. As with all these boats, look at what is sailed locally. Any ideas for a solodoublehanded dinghy w spinnaker. How do you setup your slip to come in single handed. Two adults sailing a laser 2000 dinghy with blue spinnaker sail at mylor. Know your limits and consider any sail with inexperienced sailors a single handed operation.
Im looking for some suggestions for a good single double handed dinghy w spinnaker on the less expensive side. The international laser is a fantastic single handed boat, beautifully designed and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Covering such distances just like the english, spanish etc. Ive been practicing single handed docking under sail for the past few months. Staff at bmstc asa sailing centre practice spinaker work for the laser 2000 nationals. Most yachts today use a single boomedout headsail and a mainsail with a vang, which can be rigged to be fairly quickly released and will allow the yacht to sail to windward under a balanced rig. Looking for a near new set of sails for a 2000, especially main and jib but a spinnaker too, if you have one. I couldnt quite afford to do the singlehanded transpac in 94, so did the doublehanded pacific cup with a novice as crew.
It combines a traditional grp hull and foam sandwich deck moulding with a modern asymmetric rig including a furling jib, reefing mainsail and single line gennaker hoist system. We sailed against a single handed 2000 in camel week and rock sc used it for one of the other entrants. The single handed transatlantic race ostar and the route du rhum are transatlantic single handed races. My laser 2000 can out point midfleet merlin rockets when sailing on an estuary and maybe top. Im lucky that my slip is against a long finger, so i can come abeam of the dock, hop off, and walk the boat back. Hi, ive just started sailing at staunton harold near derby and dont have a regular crew so have been out single handed in a few of the handicap races. If you want to race at penzance in the national champs. The laser 2000 provides an easy step into asymmetric dinghy racing. The autopilot is a useful aid for single handers, but never turn your back on it especially when you need it most in heavy seas and winds. Apollo duck, sailing dinghies wanted laser 2000 wanted.
Beginners will sometimes alternate between larger 2 man boats called wanderers and laser 2000 with an instructor on board and single handed boats called optimists oppies. Jul 12, 2011 sailing singlehanded is not in the books for now, its part of the learning curve. There are a number of single handed dinghy classes available and which class is the best depends on personal preferences, abilities and sailing venues. Instead of a conventional kicking strap it features a gnav system, which pushes down on the boom from the top, instead of pulling from the bottom. Single handed canal boating skills from canal junction. Single handed sailing is filled with the pleasures of selfreliance, responsibility and challenging situations, foremost amongst the latter being the ability to establish a balance between good watchkeeping and adequate sleep. It brought back a lot of fond memories single handing my olson 30 mas rapido on the west coast in the 90s. Having jumped from the laser to americas cup sailing, ben returned to the olympic circuit at the beginning of the year with his sights set on the mens single handed event in the finn class. Laser 2000 sailing dinghy designed by phil morrison. Shorthanding alan lucas looks at seamanship skills that. The author casually mentions the notion of swimming off the boat when becalmed at sea, and points out things to be concerned about when doing that. It was in the pacific northwest that he developed his appreciation for nature and all its beauty. Singlehanded sailing received a great impetus in the middle of the 19th century, when it was popularised by two british sailors, r.