We have decided to replace the string on the boat this year. Does any one know what thickness and best type to use for the main sheet, Jib sheet and control...
Hi Mike, Hope the sailing is going well so far. Regards to ropes... i would suggest 10mm rope for mainsheet, 8 or 6mm rope for jib sheets. Don't worry about...
Dear all, I have a friend, Heather Cavaghan, who runs a Mountain Adventure business and also owns 2 apartments in a ski resort in Austria where i did my season...
Hey guys I have some kit for sale, A rudder blade £100 condition new A set of racks £50 pair condition used being a student prices very good and just need to...
Hi all.. I'm looking for a top cover for our L5000. Cant seem to find one at the usual places.. any recommendations of where to try? Also looking for someone...
Nick, Thanks for the e-mail re the string. The sailing is great but wish we didn't swim as much as we seem to do!!! I think we are going to get a masthead...
I sold my LASER 5000 last July and I have tried without success to get the ad removed. The number is GBR5252. Has anyone any ideas as to how I can get the...
Hi, there are covers for 5000s being sold by Pinnell & Bax (http://www.pinbax.com/shop/index.asp?selection=category&InBox=Covers&subcat=Laser%205000) and...
Try Banks Sails. We bought a top cover when we had the 4000. Went back to them to buy an undercover last summer for the 5000. Both were very good quailty and...
Dear all, I am proposing the following dates for this year's calendar. Other than the Euros, Nationals and Inlands the other events are open meetings that i...
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Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the 5000classassociation group: Will you be attending the Europeans in Lake Garda this year? Date: 28th...
I can do sail repairs for the class at pretty good rates (Expert at spinnakers) . We don' t do Covers unfortunatley. Contact me at babyscam@... ... ...
Vandercraft??????????? Don't downweight the boats though, we want serious racing without having to buy new boats! (Just a little bit cheaper would be fine) ......
I'm sorry I can't make Garda, does everybody else think the nature of the class is changing and we need to move our euros to a uk event until we can get the...
I have a spare top cover and two undercover and various sails, weight etc all used. Please contact me if you are interested. David Crawford 110 Barnfield...
Dear all, I am proposing the following dates for this year's calendar. Other than the Euros, Nationals and Inlands the other events are open meetings that i...
Hiya, I can definately see where you are coming from. The problem is this: If we have the Europeans in the UK then effectively it is another 'nationals'. Also...
Hi everyone Added to the calendar this year is a two day event at Grafham Water on May 27th and 28th This is a joint event with the 2000s, 3000s and 4000s so...
Hi Guys, I just saw the messages about Garda for this year's calendar. Have you considered Carnac in France as a possibility? -It is about 1/3 the distance of...
Hi all, for all of you 5000 lovers thinking cleverly about going to the stunning location of Lake Garda from June 28th to July 1st for the Europeans here is...
we are getting the boat read for the season and have noticed that the spreader bracket at the mast is cracked!!! Does anyone know where you can get one or does...
There used to be a broken 5000 mast with old style spreaders in the grass in the Datchet dinghy park. ... David Crawford 110 Barnfield Avenue Kingston upon...
Hello all, A heads up for all. The first event for Laser 5000s this year is one month away in Lymington, Hampshire from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th April. It is...
hi guys, we have have put one of our spare mains up for this is brand new and never been used.if anyone intrested it can be pick up at broadstairs at our open...
Hi everyone, i have now finished working out html code a bit and have updates the whole website as much as i can for the moment. Have a look around. Class...
