https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DElff1MK-U
-Why we Sail. A compilation of aspects makes us Sail the Laser, hope you like it.-----

https://westcoastsailing.net/laser-vs-ilca
Laser vs ILCA. A passion for Laser sailing and supporting fellow Laser sailors has been core to the identity of West Coast Sailing since our founding in 2005. We're here to help you understand recent changes with the racing class and the supply chain of new boats, parts, and sails. Below are answers to common questions and practical insight

https://sail27.com/blogs/news/laser-sailing-guide
This allows sailors of different ages, weights and abilities to participate in a single class. The rigs are: Laser Standard (ILCA 7) Laser Radial (ILCA 6) Laser 4.7 (ILCA 4) Masts/Spars. Each Laser rig consists of three pieces - the bottom mast, top mast and boom. The bottom mast is specific to each rig size, but the same top section and boom

https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2020/01/15/past-present-and-future-of-laser-class/
ILCA does not own or control the LASER trademark and all attempts to achieve a worldwide licensing agreement amongst the three trademark owners for the Laser name and the sunburst logo failed last

https://www.laserinternational.org/about-the-laser/
With over 225,000 boats in 140 countries, it is the world's most popular adult and youth racing sailboat. No fuss, just sailing. One of the reasons the ILCA dinghy is so popular is the boat's sheer simplicity. The two-part free-standing mast and sleeved sail make the boat easy to rig and its lightweight hull make it easy to carry and cartop.

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. Most sailing clubs have club boats you can try and get a feel

https://jsalis.org/jibe-talk/laser-4-7-good-transition-from-optimist
The Laser 4.7 uses a smaller sail with a different lower mast section. 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

https://www.sailweb.co.uk/2024/02/21/the-ilca-book-formaly-known-as-the-laser-book-gets-a-makeover/
A one-design dinghy launched over 50 years ago, and the leading book on sailing that dinghy are moving forward. The long lived Laser dinghy, now renamed the ILCA, continues as an OLympic class in its 7 and 6 formats, and to reflect the latest rig and handling tweeks The ILCA Book has been updated to mirror the name change, with the content revised to make it relvant to today's ILCA sailors.

https://www.laserinternational.org/about-the-laser/laser-introduction/
ILCA Introduction. One of the greatest things about our boat is that it offers a huge amount of fun and family pleasure to all ages yet at the same time it satisfies the desire for excellence and a physical test at the highest level in the Olympic Games. The ILCA dinghy is something very special. Over 200,000 owners have been attracted to its

https://www.boatnews.com/story/46161/the-ilca-an-olympic-dinghy-found-in-all-sailing-schools
North American origins . The ILCA sailboat, known until 2019 as the "Laser," is one of the most iconic and widespread one-design dinghies in the world of sailing.Its history began in 1969, when Bruce Kirby, a Canadian journalist and naval designer, and his colleague Ian Bruce, had the idea of creating a simple, lightweight and affordable dinghy that would quickly become popular.

https://coliesail.com/info/rigging-guides/ilca.html
ILCA/Laser Essentials: ILCA sailing is an investment in skills that will last you a lifetime, skills that apply to any boat you choose to sail. It is is a community of sailors from all around the world who truly love to sail. Choose one of 3 rigs utilizing the same hull: ILCA 4, ILCA 6, or ILCA 7. It's no secret that many of the world's top

https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2023/06/05/why-we-play-the-game/
There are a lot of good reasons to qualify and sail in the ILCA Trials. We all could use a fitness motivation, we love a good project to campaign for; but mostly we are Americans who love to

https://www.sailing.org/tools/documents/2020ILCAClassRules-[26057].pdf
Laser Class Rules - One. Design. trict a. that the boat is onedesign. The Laser philosophy incorporated in the rules is that we want to go s. iling, not. ste time fiddlingwith boats. We want to win races on the water using our skill, not by trying to. ind a way round the rules. will give us an advantage.

https://sail27.com/blogs/news/10-things-to-know-before-you-start-ilca-sailing
Here's ten things you should know before diving in to ILCA sailing. 1 There's lots of knowledgeable sailors who are willing to help you out. The ILCA sailing community consists of a wide range of sailors who are attracted to the one design nature of the class. Many of these sailors have been part of the class for years, and are more than

https://sailingforums.com/threads/sail-settings-guide-for-mkii-and-radial-now-available.42575/
Hi all, We've got an Upwind Sail Settings Guide now available for the Laser / ILCA Dinghy - you can goto our website to download it. This is a great starting point for setting up your dinghy to go fast! Settings have been vetted by Olympic Champions and Coaches and include: Vang Coding/Calibration Guide MKII Settings Flat Water MKII Settings Chop Radial Settings Flat Water Radial Settings Chop

https://vikingmarine.ie/blogs/news/what-are-laser-sails-and-what-are-they-made-from
This rig is ideal for lighter weighted sailors 35-55kg. This is also an ideal rig for a beginner who struggles to control a Laser Radial rig. The Laser radial (ILCA 6) sail uses a more flexible, slightly shorter lower section compared to the standard rig. The sail area is 18% smaller than the standard making it easy to manoeuvre.

https://www.thelaserclass.com/faqs/
The Laser Class would return to the original mandate of the class: to serve the Laser sailor community and to build Laser sailing around the world based strictly on One Design criteria. The constitution will change to. Guarantee the original One Design Laser continue and is accessible to all sailors. Ensure the costs and the prices of boats and

https://www.sailingchandlery.com/blogs/hints-and-tips/90-marked-laser-ilca-main-sheet
Pull the boom out to position the sail at 90 degrees to the hull. 3. Whilst holding the sail in this position, take any slack out of the mainsheet and mark the mainsheet at both the mainsheet block on the boom and the mainsheet centre block on the deck. 4. To make these marks more permanent, we recommend using whipping twine to mark these

https://www.laserinternational.org/about-the-laser/the-ilca-formula/
The ILCA 4 uses a short pre-bent lower mast to maintain a balanced helm and a sail area that is 35% smaller than the ILCA 7. It is ideal for the lighter-weight sailor graduating from Optimist. The ILCA 6 is the next step up in size. It uses a more flexible and slightly shorter lower mast together with a sail area 18% smaller than the ILCA 7.

https://www.ilca.nz/content/why-laser-has-been-renamed-ilca
Commercial problems with the Laser trademarks mean that the Laser classes are being renamed. With the new logo shown above. This year is the 50th anniversary of the Laser class. Over that time the class has become synonymous with single handed dinghy sailing worldwide, from mucking around off the beach to the absolute peak of competition, the

https://sailingforums.com/threads/ilca-vs-laser-help.42857/
Sailboats have reduced the price of their Hyde ILCA 6 sail to £500 but note the SI's for the recent Masters event in Hoorn specifically excludes ILCA sails. " The ODSC (ONK) Laser Masters 2020 is a "The Laser Class event". See Nor 3.5: "For the Laser Standard Master and the Laser Radial Master fleet the rules of" The Laser Class "(see

https://www.sailingchandlery.com/blogs/product-review/ilca-replica-training-and-racing-sails
Replica vs Training vs ILCA Sails. In this video we review the three types of Laser/ILCA sails in stock at Sailing Chandlery. We stock a wide range of sails in all sizes, Laser 4.7/ILCA4, Laser Radial/ILCA6 and Standard MKii/ILCA7. Once you know the rig size you are buying for there are then three choices of Laser or ILCA sail.

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