Olympic Games 1996

DINGHY OPEN INTERNATIONAL LASER CLASS

The Laser was chosen as an Olympic Class by the International Yacht Racing Union in November 1992. The Laser replaced the Flying Dutchman as the Dinghy Open, and is making its debut appearance at the 1996 Olympic Regatta.

SPECIFICATIONS

One-design class

Length:	4.23m (13feet, 9inches)
Beam:	1.37m (4feet, 5inches)
Sail Area:	7.06m2 (76 square feet)
Hull Weight:	59kgs (130 lbs)

Designed by: In 1970 by Bruce Kirby (USA).
Optimum Crew weight: 60kgs+ (132lbs+)

THE BOATS AT THE OLYMPICS

Complete Laser dinghies, including spars and sails, will be supplied to competitors. The Laser dinghies are built by Sunfish Laser of USA.

EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED BY ACOG

ACOG will supply competitors with Lasers complete with:

• hull **
• centerboard
• mast
• boom
• rudder
• sail complete with sail letters
• padded toestrap - 735mm (29Ó) *
• mainsheet - 6mm (1/4Ó), 13.4m (44ft) Yale Lite *
• outhaul - 5mm (3/16Ó), 6.7m (22ft) Prestretch *
• traveler - 5mm (3/16Ó), 2.75m (9ft) Uncovered Spectra *
• vang - 6mm (1/4Ó), 4.6m (15ft) Uncovered Spectra
• cunningham - 5mm (3/16Ó), 3.6m (12ft) Uncovered Spectra *
• clew tiedown - 3mm (1/8Ó), 0.6m (2ft) Uncovered Spectra *
• centerboard retainer - 5mm (3/16Ó), 1.8m (6ft) Shockcord *
• rudder pull down - 5mm (3/16Ó), 1.5m (5ft) Prestretch *
• thimble for outhaul as allowed by class rules
• vang blocks, vang swivel and key(s)
• centerboard
• mainsheet ratchet block and spring Harken #019 Ratchet, Aluminum Sheave length 10.8cm (4.25Ó) Sheave diameter 5.7cm (2.25Ó); Weight 143gms (5.0 oz)
• mainsheet side cleats
• centerboard drilled for a rope handle
• tiller - 25mm (1Ó) diameter x 1.53m (39Ó) length overall - aluminum tubing *
• tiller extension - 15mm (5/8Ó) diameter x 1.69m (43Ó) length overall - aluminum tubing *

* all dimensions are approximate
**no hatches are fitted in the hulls

The following may be used, provided they do not pierce or mark the hull, spars or sail:

• wind indicators and sail tell tales
• compass
• drink bottle holder

• attach a tiller extension and joint assembly supplied by the competitor
• fit vang blocks and swivel
• fit centerboard rope handle
• adjust the centerboard friction pad
• bend the tiller retaining pin
• remove the bailer bung
• use adhesive tape according to the class rules.

• loosen the cockpit grab rail to attach shockcord to retain drinking bottle
• shorten the tiller