Laser XD Sailing
A Laser sailing site with tips, tricks and techniques to help you sail your best
We provide you with everything you need need to know about the worlds most popular adult sailboat racing class. In the Laser, strict one-design class rules ensure that winning comes down to the sailor and not the boat. The Laser Sailboat is a challenging sailboat which, demands athleticism, subtle steering and trimming techniques, and tactical excellence. Laser XD is dedicated to helping sailors of all ages reach their full potential whether your goal is to win a club race or compete for Olymipc gold!
The Laser sailboat is a singlehanded Olympic class boat which is also sailed at club, national and international levels. We stongly believe that Laser sailboat racing is one-design competition in its purest form.Laser sailing teaches skills that will last a lifetime, skills that apply to every sailboat. Its not surprising that the International Laser Class hosts more events in more nations than any other one-design class in the world. In North America alone there are over a thousand laser class events each year. The International Laser Class Association holds a circuit of Masters events for Laser sailors over the age of 35. Laser Masters racing is the largest and most heavily attended one design racing in the world. The laser is truly a boat for all ages and skill levels.
Featured Laser Sailing Videos
ISAF Laser Coverage from the December 2011 Worlds in Perth, Australia
Laser Sailboat Racing: Laser bow footage from Miami OCR
Laser Sailing Technique: Light Air Tacks - Roll Tacking
Laser Sailing Technique: Fred Strammer's unique roll tack