How do you put sail numbers on a laser?
You must use the full 6 digit number of the boat shown on the plaque on the aft end of the cockpit. The numbers must all be the same style and size and be clearly visible by a Race Official from a distance. The last 4 numbers must be a dark color or black and any preceding numbers in a different contrasting color.
How do I cut numbers in digital sail?
All numbers are cut from self adhesive cloth so you can peel the back off and stick the numbers directly onto your sail. To give you an idea, a standard or radial Laser sail will use 300mm numbers where as the smaller 4.7 sail uses 230mm numbers.
What do the numbers on a mainsail mean?
View fullsize. On cruising boats, the sail number is usually the hull number; but if the boat is going to be raced more than local club races, the boat will need to get a number from a national sailing federations like US Sailing, Sail Canada, the Royal Yachting Association, etc.
What’s a sail number?
These sail numbers are an important way of uniquely identifying a yacht for search and rescue purposes, and are a requirement of the Racing Rules of Sailing, Rule 77 – Identification on Sails. The RYA recommend that all yachts have a unique sail number.
What font is used on sail numbers?
Sailors may buy their sail numbers where ever they wish, but the Helvetica Neue Condensed Bold font is suggested.
Where should tell tales be installed?
Telltales should be positioned on the leech at each batten; usually it takes 4. In the center of the main a little forward of center you will place a pair much in the same way you attached the ones one the jib. Put them between the first and second battens and between the second and third battens, again avoiding seams.
Where do you put a telltale on a jib?
Placing telltales On a jib, the best set-up is to have three sets evenly spaced along the luff so that you can see how the wind is flowing at different heights of the sail. Telltales should be 6-18in aft of the luff, depending on the size of the boat – the bigger the sail, the further aft the telltales should be.
What year is my Laser sailboat?
How old is my laser sailing dinghy?
| Year | Hull / Sail Number |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 210619 – 212235 |
| 2017 | 212236 – 214962 |
| 2018 | 214953 – 216182 |
| 2019 | 216183 – 217579 |
Where do you put a telltale on a sail?
How do you use a jib telltale?
Telltales are pieces of yarn or sailcloth near the luff of the sail. – If the windward (closest to the direction from which the wind is coming) telltale is fluttering, either sheet in the jib toward the telltale or turn the boat away from the telltale (bear away) until it stops fluttering and flows smoothly.
Is the RS Tera Sport sail suitable for juniors?
RS Tera Sport iserfect for juniors and small adults from 60lbs+. The Sport Sail is 38 sq ft reefing half battened and easy to store furled on mast. RS Tera Pro is perfect for juniors and small adults from 88lbs (40kg).
What is the RS Tera?
Fast and exciting 21st century single-hander that looks cool and makes sailing addictive. From entry level to international competition the RS Tera gets kids hooked on sailing. And that’s exactly what we want.
What makes the Tera different?
The Tera is available in two sail options, one that can be reefed easily – allowing sail area to match the wind conditions. An incredibly safe and accessible boat, it can be righted from a capsize by sailors as light as 60 pounds – unlike older designs that require outside assistance from a coach boat to be emptied of water.
What is the difference between a tera and an opti?
The Tera is safer, more durable, more versatile and decades newer than an Opti. While Optis are used by kids at the top of the pyramid for hardcore racing – the Tera is much more appropriate for the rest of sailors. In particular, when capsized, the Tera can be self righted, and drains very rapidly – which inspires confidence.