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April 9, 2013Kirby v. Rastegar, The ComplaintBruce Kirby, Inc., creator of the Laser, filed suit in a Connecticut District Court last month, the latest move in an attempt to claim past due royalties from the Laser's American and European builder (LaserPerformance), and take ownership of the tooling. Here's the official complaint in its entirety, which makes a compelling argument in his favor. LaserPerformance owner Farzad Rastegar, has not made any public statements regarding the complaint.
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December 17, 2012Frostbiting: The Most Wonderful Time of the YearTim Zimmermann goes for a couple of a dips and gets in the frostbiting spirit of the season.
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September 10, 2012From the Archives: LaserIn this February 1995 'From the Experts' article, Steve Bourdow explains how Laser rigging was refined to a new level as Olympic sailors join the ranks of this popular one-design.
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August 2, 2012Maegli Aguero's Rapid Rise Through the RanksThe top recent export of the American collegiate sailing circuit isn't American. An interview with Guatemalan Laser sailor, and medal contender, Juan Maegli Aguero.
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July 23, 2012Meet the Team: Rob CraneLaser sailor Rob Crane will represent the US for the London Olympics.
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July 23, 2012Rob Crane-Meet the TeamRob Crane, who will represent the USA in the Laser class, was born into a family that is passionate about sailing. His competitive sailing began in the Optimist class, and in 1998 he won the Optimist North American Championship. Soon after, he advanced to the Laser Radial, and it wasn’t before long that he was highly competitive in the full-rig Laser. Crane, 26, had his breakout performance at the 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships, where he qualified for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team.
Click here to watch a video about Rob.
Images/text: US Sailing Team
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July 20, 2012Meet the Team: Paige RaileyLaser Radial sailor Paige Railey gets ready for her first Olympics in London.
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July 20, 2012Paige Railey-Meet the TeamAbout to compete in her first Olympic Games, Laser Radial sailor Paige Railey takes us through her routine, describes her hopes for London 2012, and shares what advice her brother, 2008 Olympic silver medalist and 2012 teammate Zach Railey, has given her.
Click here to watch a video of Paige.
Text/images courtesy US Sailing Team
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July 19, 2012Gorge BlowoutCarnage was minimal and the fun factor was high at the annual Gorge Blowout on the Columbia River.
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July 16, 2012Laser North Americans PreviewThe Laser Class makes its way to the Columbia River Gorge for the 2012 North American Championships this week.
