Laser 4.7

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Riv

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Went out today with a 4.7 rig the club has just been given. 15mph winds max, gusty. Really nice fun sail, suprisingly fast. A well spent afteernoon in the sun. Anyone else use one? I'm 80kg in my socks........
 
I'm a similar weight. I have all 3 rigs (standard, radial, 4.7) and pick which one based on the wind + wave conditions each day (I sail recreationally), and how much of a workout I'm looking for that day. I usually use the radial up to about 15 kts of wind, or gusting to 20, then I'll use the 4.7 above that. I can obviously handle the boat in more wind with the 4.7, while the full rig keeps the boat moving better in less wind. It was a bit of an investment to get all 3 but I enjoy the versatility.
 
I find I sail more with all three rigs, don't get put off by looking out of the window at the trees waving.
 
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