Laser VAGO User Manual

Note: The picture shows the complete boat with the gennaker raised; this
aunching And Basic Safety On The Water
would normally be stowed for launching.
L
efore You Go Sailing:
B
o Check you are wearing suitable clothing and safety equipment for the
o r life jacket
re sailing and how many
o forecast
w tides if applicable.
a.
off.
d
aunching
sailing and how many
o forecast
w tides if applicable.
a.
off.
d
aunching
conditions and time of year.
Always wear a buoyancy aid o
o Make sure a third party knows where you a
there are of you.
Check the weather
there are of you.
Check the weather
o Check the time of high and loo Check the time of high and lo
o Seek advise of local conditions if sailing in anew areo Seek advise of local conditions if sailing in anew are
o Always check the condition of your craft before setting o Always check the condition of your craft before setting
o Check for overhead cables when rigging, launching ano Check for overhead cables when rigging, launching an
recovering. recovering.
LL
o Raise the mainsail with the boat
o Launch the boat using the
y.
o Take the boat into the water with
o Ensure that there is
o One person should
facing into the wind.
appropriate launching trolle
the bow facing into the wind.
enough water to float
the boat off the
trolley.
hold the boat whilst
the other gets in and
prepares to set off.
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Laser VAGO Specifications

General

Brand	Laser
Model	VAGO
Category	Boat
Language	English