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New Lasers at the Dinghy Sailing Show

by Media on 1 Mar 2007
Laser Bahia - Laser’s New Family Sailing Sensation Performance Sailcraft Europe http://www.lasersailing.com

Laser has launched three new boats this year - The Laser Bahia, Laser’s New Family Sailing Sensation! The Dart 16X, Laser took Britain’s best selling catamaran and just made it better! And the Laser Pico - What’s the difference between the Sport and the regular Pico? It’s upgraded with high-tech materials for an enhanced racing experience.

Plus you can win a a brand new Laser Race 07 at the Dinghy Sailing Show - 3 / 4 March.

Throughout the RYA Dinghy Sailing Show Laser has joined forces with Dinghy Sailing Magazine and Gill to offer one lucky winner a brand new Laser Race 07. Gill has created 250 limited edition rash vests that are available to buy from the Dinghy Sailing Magazine stand for only £20. Every owner of one of these rash vests will be entered into a prize draw to win the Laser Race 07 worth £3985!.

A £10 donation will be made to Sailability for every rash vest sold - so it's all for a good cause, and you get to look the part on the water in your brand new rash vest!

For those who can’t make the Show, they can still be in with a chance to win. The first 50 rash vests are on sale on www.dinghysailingmagazine.co.uk, while the remaining 200 will be available exclusively at the RYA Dinghy Sailing Show from Laser Direct - Dinghy Sailing Magazine and Gill.

Laser has launched three new boats this year:

The Laser Bahia - Laser’s New Family Sailing Sensation! - RRP £5,195

With a capacity of from Two Children to Five Adults and more than just a sailboat! It can be rowed, sailed, and motored. Ultimate daysailer designed with stability, safety, and performance in mind.

As the newest member of the Laser family, the Laser Bahia is set to become a revolution in daysailing. Designed for leisure and ease of use, but not at the expense of performance.

— Regular mainsail made with Dacron
— Sport mainsail made with Mylar
— Rotomoulded 3 - layer super linear polyethylene hull
— Clutter free with ample space for up to five adults





The Dart 16X - Laser took Britain’s best selling catamaran and just made it better!

This 4.80m Twin trapeze catamaran has a capacity of Two children to Two Adults.

The Xtra is strong with Techrothene construction;

Incredibly robust. A materials technological breakthrough (Techrothene A122) provides a unique combination of strength and rigidity.

Incorporates built-in buoyancy and is highly resistant to impact damage.

RRP £6,595







Finally the popular Pico Sport - Capacity from one Child to one Adult / One Child.

What’s the difference between the Sport and the regular Pico?

It’s upgraded with high - tech materials for an enhanced racing experience, including:

- Larger mainsail made with Mylar
- Kicker with a 4 : 1 purchase system and low
- friction Harken ball - race blocks
- Twist resistant mainsheet with less stretch
- Mainsheet Harken ball
- race ratchet block with a rubber boot

RRP£2,535!


On Sunday 4 March, the final day of the RYA Dinghy Sailing Show, the grand prize draw will take place on the Main stage where the lucky winner will be announced

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