RAHBC Club Lasers & Helm Tickets


USE OF THE CLUB LASERS & HELM TICKET/TEST

The RAHBC has 18 Club Lasers for use by members or invited guests. Helm tickets are required to be allowed to sail them. This spreadsheet lists those that have a Laser helm tickets and contains names of examiners who can be approached for an exam. Remember, practice is required to become an experienced helm. 

PRACTICING IS ALLOWED IN AGREEMENT WITH ONE OF THE EXAMINERS, IN LIGHT WINDS IN THE BAY ONLY, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF ONE OF THE BOATSMEN.

To qualify for a Laser helm ticket, one has to:

1. Know all parts of the boat.
2. Be able to rig/de-rig the Laser and tie all relevant knots. 
3. Launch the Laser and leave the beach safely. 
4. Sail all points of sailing. 
5. Tack and gibe. 
6. Recover the boat after a capsize. 
7. Return the boat to the beach safely. 
8. Know the basic rules on the water. 

Having passed the RAHBC Laser helm test, the helm will be issued a Laser Ticket which has to be placed on the board in the winch room.

To take out a Club Laser, one has to: 
          1. Approach the Boatman, who will check your possession of a Laser helm ticket
          2. Sign in the Laser log book and take a sail and 3 sail battens 
          3. Rig the Laser. 

A maximum of two children, or one adult and one child is permitted on a Club Laser. When the helm is a child under the age of 16, entry must be made by the child's parent or supervisor, who should be a full member or associate member of RAHRC. 

A LIFE JACKET IS MANDATORY AT ALL TIMES WHEN SAILING. 

When you are finished sailing:

1. Clean the Laser (BOAT AND SAIL) with fresh water, de-rig, let the sail dry and return it gently folded. 
2. Sign out the boat and report any damage to the boatsman and write it in the logbook

Please cooperate to maintain the Club Lasers in their excellent condition. 
 

For Updates/info contact the Laser Captain: 
Tony van Thiel, OSHH, tel 2467-8759 (office)