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This outing was the first time taking out a Laser.

The rigging is a bit more complex than for the Laser Pico, but with a little help from the DOSC staff I got rigged up and on the water without too much trouble.

The biggest difference between the Laser and the Laser Pico that I noticed, is just how low the boom lies in the boat. When tacking, you really need to duck down low to let the boom pass overhead. Definitely the Laser Pico is a bit better suited for easy cruising. The Laser is made for racing, where comfort takes a back seat to speed.

I managed fairly well on the Laser, but I am not convinced that I would want to sail this one regularly. I suppose time will tell if I ever have the desire to be a speed demon, over just taking a nice cruise around the sea.