https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlN-HzcwM1I
This is a free sample from our online course. There are over 20 more lessons like this available at learn.internationalsailingacademy.com. Lesson include per

https://sailingforums.com/threads/ideal-body-weight-for-standard-laser-per-wind-condition.8635/
I think for every 1 inch of weight being moved further outboard results in 10 lbs of righting moment. That said I've seen 160 lb guys, (very good sailors) do ok upwind in 15-20 mph breeze. I'd say anything under 155 lbs needs to be in a radial if it is over 15 knts of breeze. I'm sure others will post different opinions, but from your post it

https://www.sailingchandlery.com/blogs/product-information/most-frequently-asked-laser-questions
The ILCA 4 / 4.7 Sail Area is 4.7m2. ILCA 6 / Radial Is recommended for 55kg to 70kg Crew weight. The ILCA 6 / Radial Sail Area is 5.76m2. ILCA 7 / Standard MKII Is recommended for 65kg+ Crew weight. The ILCA 7 / Standard MKII Sail Area is 7.6m2. Just remember this is only a guide.

https://sail27.com/blogs/news/laser-sailing-guide
Thanks to the three rig sizes in the Laser class, the weight range in the Laser is quite large. Generally, the Laser Radial (ILCA 6) is suitable for sailors between 60kg and 75kg while the Laser Standard (ILCA 7) is suitable for sailors 75kg to over 90kg. The Laser 4.7 (ILCA 4) is designed specifically for younger and lighter sailors with an

https://sailingforums.com/threads/what-is-the-ideal-weight-range-for-ilca-7.47286/
ILCA/LASER. ILCA & Laser Talk . What is the ideal weight range for Ilca 7. Thread starter Conor217341; Start date Jan 14, 2024; Jan 14, 2024 #1 C ... you should be fine. If you are physically fit and can hike hard that helps! What you lack in body weight you can make up in leverage. On windy days, you'll have to "vang sheet' so you're not

https://coliesail.com/info/rigging-guides/ilca.html
The International Laser Class Association was built on the philosophy that the sailor wins the race, not the boat. Every boat in the world is identical. Class Rules guarantee that it is the sailor, not the equipment, that makes the difference. Shop new ILCAs. ILCA 4 (formerly Laser 4.7) weight range is 100lbs -135lbs

https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/234800/ILCA-Buying-Guide
Time to jump on the weighing scales! If you are new to the class, you need to have a look at the weight ranges for each rig size. ILCA 4 (formerly Laser 4.7) weight range is 45kg -60kg. ILCA 6 (formerly Laser Radial) weight range is 60-75kg. ILCA 7 (formerly Laser Standard) weight range is 75-90kg. However, don't forget a couple of other

https://lasersailingtips.com/introduction/
The Laser Dinghy - 3 Sailboats In 1. The Laser Dinghy - 3 sailboats in 1. The laser dinghy comes in 3 rig sizes: 4.7 / ILCA 4. Radial / ILCA 6, and. Full/Standard / ILCA 7 rig. This means that sailors of just about any ability or age can enter the sport, and advance with minimal cost. Rigging is easy using a sleeved sail over a mast with no

https://www.laserinternational.org/rules-and-technical/laser-class-rules/measurement-diagrams/
Measurement Diagrams. Hull. Mast Top Section, Boom and Foils. ILCA 7 MkI Sail and Mast Bottom Section. ILCA 7 MkII Sail and Mast Bottom Section. ILCA 6 Sail and Mast Bottom Section. ILCA 4 Sail and Mast Bottom Section. Red Rhombus.

https://thefinalbeat.com/dinghy-sailing-classes/single-handed-dinghies/laser/
About the Laser / ILCA. One of the most popular dinghies in the world, with over 200,000 boats worldwide, the Laser is a competitive one-design for one person. ... Here's another good video for body positioning when sailing downwind. Jon Emmett, ... Suggested sailor weight range: 75kg-90kg (ideal weight range is 78kg-83kg) Hull Material GRP

https://www.laserinternational.org/blog/2018/12/29/fitness-for-lasers/
2024 ILCA U21 World Championship 1-8 July 2024 Viana do Costelo, PORTUGAL. 2025 ILCA 6 Women's & ILCA 7 Men's World Championships 10-17 May 2025 Qingdao, CHINA. 2025 ILCA 6 Men's World Championship 20-25 June 2025 Kiel, GERMANY. 2025 ILCA 4 Youth World Championships 19-26 July 2025 Los Angeles, USA. 2025 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships

https://dinghyracingtips.com/blog/boatspeed/ben-ainslies-downwind-speed-tips-for-laser-ilca-sailors/
Photo G: If you start rolling in to windward, push the tiller away and sheet in slightly; be careful not to pull your weight in too hard or you will push the weather deck down and swim The Laser Campaign Manual is written by the world's most successful Olympic sailor and is the book he wrote after winning his first gold medal.Sir Ben Ainslie's Laser Campaign Manual was re-published in 2020

https://sailingforums.com/threads/ideal-weight-for-laser-std-sailor.1339/
Michael Blackburn's book says optimal weight for big rig is 78-83 kg, for Radial 65-72 kg. Glenn Bourke's book says 78-80 kg (172-176 lb) is "the key weight for good all-round performance, although you can get away with being 76 kg (168 lb) or up to 84 kg (185 lb)." When I've spoken to guys like Michael about weight and mentioned that Stu

https://www.laserinternational.org/about-the-laser/the-ilca-formula/
Many countries support a full ILCA 6 youth program. In addition to having a strong following among lighter-weight sailors, the ILCA 6 is the women's single-handed dinghy at the Olympic Games. The ILCA 7 can be sailed by any weight in light winds, but as the wind increases, it is better suited to higher sailor weights. The ILCA 7 is a single

https://coliesail.com/new-boats/new-ilca.html
Weight Ranges - ILCA 4 (formerly Laser 4.7) weight range is 100lbs -135lbs - ILCA 6 (formerly Laser Radial) weight range is 130lbs -170lbs - ILCA 7 (formerly Laser Standard) weight range is 165lbs - 200lbs+ Weight ranges are not hard-line. What do your other club members use? If the fleet at your local club is full of ILCA 6s, we would

https://jsalis.org/jibe-talk/laser-4-7-good-transition-from-optimist
A Laser Standard (aka ILCA 7) or Radial (aka ILCA 6) rig can be reconfigured into a Laser 4.7 by changing the sail and the lower mast section for under $300, using non-ILCA-class 4.7 practice sail and replica lower mast section, which are accepted for use at JSA of LIS sanctioned regattas. ... Ideal weight for the 4.7 rig is between 110 lbs

https://americanyc.org/laser
The ILCA 7 (formerly known as the Standard or full) rig is the original setup for the boat and is 7.06 square meters. It is the one used at AYC by sailors over 160 pounds, even though the recommended weight is closer to 183 pounds. The ILCA 7 is used as a men's single-handed Olympic class. The ILCA 4, ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 are some of the most

https://sailingforums.com/threads/radial-standard-rig-body-weight-or-technique.5297/
ILCA/LASER. ILCA & Laser Talk . Radial/Standard Rig: Body weight or Technique ? Thread starter Deimos; Start date May 9, 2007; May 9, 2007 #1 D ... One thing I find interesting is the Radial/Standard decision in relation to body weight. I am 68Kg 1,77m and went for a Standard rig. I did this knowing that in windier conditions it might be too

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_%28dinghy%29
A Laser with the standard rigging. The Laser Standard, or ILCA 7, is the original Laser rig. It has been sailed as the Olympic men's singlehanded dinghy since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.The Standard Laser uses a Portsmouth Yardstick of 1101 [clarification needed] for racing involving other classes. US Sailing sets its North American yardstick at DPN = 91.1.

https://optimist-openbic-sailing.blogspot.com/2019/08/are-lasers-and-ilca-dinghies-same-boats.html
The Laser is usually referred to as a single manufacturer one design boat (SMOD). But in reality, there are 3 builders (assuming LaserPerformance will be reinstated) and possibly more to come. The ILCA Dinghies are actual PSA Lasers, rebranded to circumvent the Laser trademarks. Boats from the third, Japanese, builder are much less common

https://ilca.au/about-us/
About the Laser/ILCA. Laser Prototype Thank God Its Friday 1969 . ... The hull weight is 56.7 Kg and the ILCA 7 has a sail area of 7.06 square metres the ILCA 6 5.76 sqm and ILCA 4 4.70 sqm. ... ILCAs can be sailed well over a wide range of body weights. The wind strength and skill and fitness of the sailor play a part in determining the most

https://www.laserinternational.org/
2024 ILCA U21 World Championship 1-8 July 2024 Viana do Costelo, PORTUGAL. 2025 ILCA 6 Women's & ILCA 7 Men's World Championships 10-17 May 2025 Qingdao, CHINA. 2025 ILCA 6 Men's World Championship 20-25 June 2025 Kiel, GERMANY. 2025 ILCA 4 Youth World Championships 19-26 July 2025 Los Angeles, USA. 2025 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships