This rigging manual has no borders, we publish rules and regulation from various countries but we do not get involved in how you are governed. Rigging safety manual osha safety manual health and. It is well organized and sophisticated in everything laser specific, from buying and rigging the boat to. You can use the lawn or the deck of your laser or even the carpet inside the boathouse if there is room for rigging your sail. Laser 2000 rigging manual laser centre switzerland. So youve got that shiny new or more likely not so shiny second hand standard laser, waiting to be sailed, but you dont have a clue how to rig it. Rigging safety guide forward experienced mechanical construction and service workers are experts in pipefitting, plumbing, or mechanical service work, but not necessarily in rigging. Do not sail the boat if it is missing any of the following. When rigging, thoroughly inspect your equipment to make sure everything is in good working order. The laser 2 laser ii is a highperformance racing dinghy designed by frank bethwaite in 1979, in a similar fashion to the strict one design laser dinghy. View and download laser stratos rigging manual online. We concentrate on what it takes to become a safe rigger and.
Respirator fit check personal protective equipment july 23, 2019. It is well organized and sophisticated in everything laser specific, from buying and rigging the boat to sailing trim and techniques. There are a range of names for them, from regatta, fun, and fun new wave amongst others. Boats numbered 18 are for anyone who has completed sailing ii. Many of the other laser guides are outdated due to new techniques, new equipment and new class rules. Lasers are lightweight boats, and should be treated with care as they are not built to take abuse. The content of the pnnl hoisting and rigging manual was derived from the hanford site hoisting and rigging manual doerl9236. This instruction manual is not a guide to sailing your craft and it should not be considered suitable for the task of learning to sail a boat. You stand up the mast, make sure its right next to the bow of the laser, and pick it straight up off the ground, and put it into the mast step the hole at the front of your laser.
Ipts industrial trade books are used extensively throughout canada, north america and overseas. It is intended for use in training and as a reference manual for field operations. Laser 2000 rigging instructions the laser 2000 rigging instructions are a guide to rigging your boat. A lot of new laser ii sailors have problems working out how to rig the spinnaker, the pole and the control lines. Basic rigging information book cpcclrg3001a licence to perform basic rigging. Permission was given to the hanford site hoisting and rigging committee to use and reproduce portions of standards and information from the following sources.
This book will help learners gain an insight into the equipment used to. Rigging manual vanguard sailboats 200 highpoint avenue portsmouth, ri 02871 for the dealer nearest you call 800. It requires persons who perform rigging or operate hoisting equipment to be trained to ensure that the personnel are competent to perform the operation. How to rig a laser sailboat in 5 easy steps step 1 sail and mast assembly lay the sail out flat then, put the upper mast and lower mast together the upper mast and boom are the same for std, radial and 4.
It covers the types of rigging and the application of fiber rope, wire rope, and chains used in various combinations to raise or move heavy loads. Feb 19, 20 reveal props may be purposedesigned, integralcomponents or they may be generalpurpose adjustable building props laced together withscaffold tubes and couplers. Due to production supplies certain parts may be slightly modified from those shown. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In this video, brian swingly, head coach at the us coast guard academy, john pearce, former head coach at george washington university and now youth director at us sailing, and krysta rohde, the 2007 icsa singlehanded national champion, offer a comprehensive walk through of many tips and tricks for rigging. How to sail how to tack turn around a one person sailboat duration. In conventional fiber laser cutting systems, energy density reduces as material thickness increases, resulting in a lack of effi ciency. Identify and ensure that all necessary parts are there. Rope that stretches, or is inflexible and stiff, is useless for control lines. When rigged improperly you can severely damage a laser. The material outlined in this manual outlines the requirements of the doe hoisting and rigging program. This is the hardest part of the entire rigging process, so be careful, noone likes a broken mast or hull. Vanguard sailboats laser 2 rigging instructions pdf.
The very day after my holidays i bought a laser 2 fun. In marked contrast, lbc technology offers flexible beam pattern control matched to each application, while retaining highefficiency cutting and high energy density. In this, the first of my laser 2 spinnaker rigging articles, ill take you through the basics where to run the lines, how to rig the pole uphaul, a quick bit on the sheets and guys and finally ill outline the. View and download vanguard sailboats laser 2 rigging instructions online. Certificationthe installation and dismantling of ccips must be carried out or directly supervised by aperson holding either the basic rigging certificate or the intermediate. Due to production supplies certain parts may be different from those shown in description, colour, and specification. I believe you can also get this off of the vanguard website. This site is dedicated to building a new laser ii class in north america. Vanguard sailboats laser 2 rigging instructions pdf download. The rigging manual provides information from highly qualified riggers, who submit their knowledge and experience for you to benefit from. Teach a friend, learn from a friend, or race with a friend. Please add yourself to our map page, and join our mailing list. Rigging installation manual design, manufacture and installation of theatrical equipment worldwide 315 45440 fax 315 4511766.
How to rig a laser sailboat in 5 easy steps laser xd. In this first chapter i will discuss some of the alternative methods for rigging a laser and the function of the sail controls 1. The laser 2 is a two person dinghy, which comes in various different configurations, some with trapeze, some with spinnakers, some with both. Maldon sailboats is fully independent of both laser performance europe limited and velum limited.
This is the boat you can start with, and never outgrow. How to rig a laser sailboat in 5 easy steps laser xd sailing. Of course theres no substitute for seeing an experienced laser ii crew rig it, but i hope that this tutorial will come close. Load rigging procedures july 20 us army, united states government. Caution water sailing laser standard rigging guide. However, many of these workers perform rigging as a part of their regular work routine. Safety considerations for sandblasting november 3, 2018. Performance sailcraft europe reserves the right to change specifications without prior notification. The information book has the background material to assist learners in understanding the principles of the tasks they are doing. This manual is a guide and basic reference for personnel whose duties require the use of rig ging. Jib, pretty much self expanitory, like any small head sail. Also, when you order the polering, make sure you get the larger one roughly 1. It covers the types of rigging and the application of fiber rope, wire rope, and chains used in. Personal fall arrest and fall restraint systems august 20, 2018.
I read many if not all laser specific books and this one is by far the best available nowadays. The ten commandments of good safety habits august 21, 2019. A laser taining manual callala junior sailing school. March 2012 important safety information the procedures in this manual are for use by qualified personnel only. Sailing rigging guides posted on sunday, november 18, 2007 12. Also, when you order the polering, make sure you get. For such a simple system it can be deceptively difficult to set up the first time. Laser rigging guide lasers are lightweight boats, and should be treated with care as they are not built to take abuse. As the halyards were totally rotten idecided to buy new ones at. Vela sailing has everything you need to upgrade and improve your laser and even get a new complete race ready boat. Some of the parts on my part list are repeated under a few categories for ease of understanding. The fun is special edition of the laser 2 with a furling jib and reefable main sail, but no spinaker. Hazard awareness the little things count june 22, 2018.
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