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Z420

Z420: New School Dinghy

LaserPerformance transforms its C420 into a lighter, safer, and more responsive platform for college sailors.

Sailing World

Kirby v. Rastegar, The Complaint

Bruce 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.

Sailing World

From the Archives: Laser

In 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.

Rob Crane

Rob Crane-Meet the Team

Rob 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.

Paige Railey

Paige Railey-Meet the Team

About 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

Z420

Z420: New School Dinghy

LaserPerformance transforms its C420 into a lighter, safer, and more responsive platform for college sailors.

Sailing World

Kirby v. Rastegar, The Complaint

Bruce 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.

Sailing World

From the Archives: Laser

In 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.

Rob Crane

Rob Crane-Meet the Team

Rob 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.

Paige Railey

Paige Railey-Meet the Team

About 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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