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Laser Recycling
Thu 13 Sep 2018 1:28pm
With the new season approaching there are a lot of young sailors looking to move into the Lasers and a real shortage of suitable second-hand boats available.
So if you have an unused, reasonable race quality Laser sitting around why not put it on the market and let a new sailor start using it for the new season.
If you do have a boat can you please either;
1. email NZ Laser Assoc (webmaster@nzlaser.org) and we will list it on our website.
2. Pop in and see Dan at The Watershed, who has a list of potential buyers
3. Just list it in Trade Me
2018 Murrays Bay Winter Champs
Thu 13 Sep 2018 9:07am5th to 7th October
- Coaching Clinic, Tuesday 2nd October and Wednesday 3rd October
- 3 day Regatta for junior classes Friday 5th to Sunday 7th October 2017
- 2 day Regatta for senior sailors Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th October 2017
More details at: murraysbay.org/events/winter-champs
2018 Auckland Women's Laser Champs
Mon 3 Sep 2018 7:07am- 2018 Auckland Women's Laser Champs
- Saturday 13th October
- Panmure Lagoon Sailing Club
- Susannah Pyatt as guest speaker
- Grand prize for top 3 finishers - a coaching session with Andrew McKenzie
The Watershed : Laser Specials before price rises and 2nd hand boats wanted
Wed 22 Aug 2018 4:44pm
Dan Salter of The Watershed advised us of the following . . .
We have been advised that the price of Laser Parts is going up. The biggest noticeable change is the sails as the USD strengthens all parts will increase from September 1st
We have been advised that the price of Laser Parts is going up. The biggest noticeable change is the sails as the USD strengthens all parts will increase from September 1st
I am going to place an order on Thursday 30th August at 430pm to buy sails at the old price. If sailors would like to order one of these sails at a special price it will be a pay -up-front deal.
We will need full Payment to confirm your order and all orders need to be in BEFORE Thursday 30th August at 4.30pm .
Orders can be made online http://www.nzwatershed.co.nz/sails/
Orders can also be made at The Water Shed 09 489 6475
| OLD PRICE | SPECIAL PRICE | NEW PRICE SEPT 1st | |
| Laser 4.7 sail | $898 | $850 | $999 |
| Laser Radial Hyde Sail | $898 | $850 | $999 |
| Laser STD (Pryde) | $1152 | $1100 | $1299 |
We also have lots of young sailors moving from into both the Radial and 4.7 looking for older boats so if you have an Old boat that you would like to sell please send me the details of what gear you have with it. Also, a price you want with some photos to shop@nzwatershed.co.nz
Thanks
Dan Slater
THE WATER SHED
51 Barrys Point Road
Takapuna
Auckland
New Zealand
Ph +64 9 489 6475
Mobile +64 21 555 356
The Barfoot & Thompson 2019 NZ National Laser Champs - Manly
Fri 3 Aug 2018 6:43pm
Manly SC at Whangaparaoa turns on some great racing at a beautiful location. So we are excited to be there for the 2018 NZ Laser Champs, kindly supported by Barfoot & Thompson.
- Notice of Race
- Friday to Tuesday 11th to 15th January 2019
- Registration and Measuring Fri & Sat 11th and 12th
- 4 days racing Sat to Tues 12th to 15th
- There may be early measuring and registration on Thursday
- There may be free coaching Thursday & Friday (more to come)
- Volunteers Needed
More will be added here as we get closer to the regatta.
Manly Nationals Volunteers
Thu 2 Aug 2018 3:04pm
With the successful completion of the Manly midwinter regatta, the club is now turning its thoughts to January when it will be hosting us for the Laser Nationals from 12 to 15 January 2018. With Manly also hosting the BIC worlds in early January club volunteers will be at a premium so they are looking to the Laser community to assist with volunteers for running our Nationals.
We know it's a while away yet but if you may be able to assist (or know someone else that might) on or off the water the water, one day or every day please contact Phil Wild (phil_wild1@yahoo.co.nz, 021 933 841) and discuss when you can help and what roles you would like.
Manly Mid Winter Regatta Report
Mon 30 Jul 2018 7:54am
The Laser classes were well represented at the Manly Mid Winter Regatta with 40 entrants over the Standard, Radial and 4.7 divisions. The regatta was raced earlier this month between 7-9 July with a range of testing conditions from light to fresh. Moderate conditions kicked off proceedings on day one with slight chop and around 12-15knots of onshore breeze. While we battened down the hatches in apprehension of the big one to hit on Sunday, the breeze only got up to a modest 5-10knots. However Monday was fresh with solid waves.
The highly competitive Radial fleet was dominated by Harrison Baker who won five of the nine races. Jack Lee Rush and Thomas Mulcahy sailed well to be second and third respectively.
Matthew Rist was the top performer from Manly Sailing Club with a respectable 5th overall and relished the wild conditions on Monday: “The waves were a highlight for me since they were great for surfing, so there were big gains and losses on the downwind as well as on the beats.”
The standard division was taken out by Wellingtonian Andrew Dellabarca winning two of the four races sailed on Saturday before staying on to keep the young radial sailors honest on Sunday & Monday. Chris Brodie and Gary Lock followed in 2nd & 3rd respectively. A special mention goes to Dave Ridley who finished in 4th while sailing on a broken foot.
The growing 4.7 class was won by Burty Meffan with Kahurangi Nepia and Kaya Reese 2nd & 3rd respectively.
It was fantastic to have sailors from all over the country including Nelson, Dunedin and Wanaka as well as Napier, Wellington and Kerikeri.
A big thank you from Manly Sailing Club to all those who got involved both on and off the water and we look forward to hosting the Barfoot & Thompson NZ Laser Nationals in early January next year.
Phil.
Updated Laser Interclub Ladder
Tue 24 Jul 2018 8:22pmCheck out the Laser Interclub Ladder, last updated by Nick on 23rd July 18.
2018 Oceania Laser Masters Champs - Fiji
Sun 22 Jul 2018 10:28am2018 Oceania Laser Masters Champs - Fiji
Please note some changes to this regatta;
- both Radial and Standard fleets now sail from 11th to 19th October 2018
- a new Corinthian division for age 21 to 34
All details at www.oceanialaserchamps.com
Josh Armit wins Gold at the 2018 Youth Worlds
Sun 22 Jul 2018 10:15am
Photo: Sailing Energy
Huge congratulations to Josh Armit who won the boys Laser Radial at the 2018 Youth Worlds in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Josh sealed the deal in the 58 boat fleet with a day to spare, then went on to get a second in the final race. He started the regatta with a 6th, his eventual drop race, then was a model of consistency, including 3 firsts, 2 seconds, a third, fourth and fifth.
Samantha Stock finished 20th from 46 in the girls Radial.
Josh and Samantha were part of a successful NZL team which include
- 2nd girls RSX Windsurfer (nice to see)
- 2nd in boys 29er
- 3rd mixed Nacra 15
- 5th Boys 420
