RAHBC: Laser Sailing |
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The LASER is a single sail mono-hull boat which is sailed by one person (or
2 kids). It is an Olympic class boat and is very popular around the world. See
the webpage for the International
Laser Class Association for further information on this great small
boat.
The Ras Al Hamra Boat Club owns 18 Club Lasers (10 in full XD Racing condition, 8 standard boats for day to day use) which are made available to club members (see the "RULES FOR USING CLUB LASERS"). We have four Radial rigs and four 4.7 rigs that can be used by the lighter sailors. In addition some 10-15 members own private Lasers which can be stored/parked at the club. To sail a Laser (private or club) from the RAH beach a helm ticket is required.
For anyone going out in a Laser (club or private): note and follow the Sailing Competencies Rules and Laser Checklist.
Regular Laser races are being organised by:
- RAHBC: Monthly Club Races for Lasers and Laser-2000's
- OLA: Oman Laser Association
RAHBC Monthly Laser Race
The "RAHBC MONTHLY LASER RACE" is a sailing race
open to any Laser or Laser-2000 sailor in Oman. It is typically
held on the second Friday of each month and starts around 12.00 hrs. We try and
have 2-4 races. Each race lasts about 40-50 minutes. Races are mostly on the Olympic course: triangle, sausage, triangle, beat.
The races are for FUN. Even if you are new to sailing: please join us. Do not be afraid if you do not know the rules (who does anyway!). You will learn by doing!
An E-Mail is send approximately 1 week before the race containing all the details of the upcoming event. If you want your name added to the distribution list or you need any other information about laser sailing in Oman please call the RAHBC Laser Captain: Tom Whittingham, tel 97718393, E-Mail: tom.whittingham@rocketmail.com
Oman Laser Association (OLA)
The Oman
Laser Association is the formal national body for Laser sailing in Oman. Many
members are from RAHBC but luckily we have numerous "non-PDO ers". OLA
organises as a minimum the Oman National Laser Championships once a year.
Various other races are organised at places like Al Sawadi Beach Resort,
RAHBC, Aviation Beach Club, CAYC, The Marina, etc.
For details on joining this organisation please contact: Tom Whittingham, tel 97718393, E-Mail: tom.whittingham@rocketmail.com
See the pictures/reports on many of the sailing races held in Oman.
International Laser Class Organisation