Laser Racing

Fleet Races

The Lasers race in the one-design racing class, races are on Sundays during the season weather permitting.

The one-design racing class consists of just one model or design of sailboat. In one-design racing, the first boat to finish wins the race.

Laser racing is open to any EYC members using their own boat or crewing on a member-registered boat. Members in good standing can also use club Lasers to race if they are available.

One-design fleet boats require a one-time $90 registration fee per boat per season and must be registered by the third race of the season.

    Race Schedule

    The Laser fleet races  from July thru August on Sundays.

    On race day, we have a 9am Skipper’s Meeting at the Clubhouse to decide the course based on wind and conditions, and if the race is a go or a no go.

    Race start is at 10am.

    Hot dogs, hamburgers and awards are after the race at the clubhouse.

    Race Results

    Laser Fleet Q&A

    Q: What kind of Fleet is it? What size are the boats and how many are in the EYC Fleet?
    The Laser Fleet is a One Design dinghy recognized as one of the most popular boats in the world, with more than 200,000 active worldwide.

    Q: Where do you race and what is the race course like?
    The Laser Fleet races are held on the Bayside along with the Larks and C-Scows. The course is set each week and course details are confirmed at the weekly skippers’ meeting held before each race.

    Q: When are the races?
    The races are every Sunday morning at 10am, check the schedule on the website for any changes.

    Q: How is it officiated? How is it scored and are there trophies?
    The Laser Fleet is officiated by EYC race committee, who kindly organizes the race course and starts each week. It wouldn’t be EYC races without their commitment! Just like the other One Design Fleets (C-Scows and Larks), competitors get pennants for 1st, 2nd and 3rd, and work towards winning seasonal trophies.

    Q: Who can join as crew and who can join with their own boat? What skills sets are needed to be eligible?
    The utilization of crew on Lasers is frequently weather dependent. On heavy wind days, specifically for newer sailors, having another person in the boat can be helpful. However, the Laser is a fairly small boat and is most effective when raced single-handedly. The boats do capsize easily, so confident swimming skills and comfort on the water is necessary. EYC has Lasers available to be raced, but you can also bring your own Laser to join in the races! As with the other Fleets, members in good standing can race in registered boats.

    Q: What are the selling points of the Laser?
    The Laser is a high-performance, Olympic-class boat, so the regulations of the boat design are very rigid. The tight class regulations eliminate differences in hull, sails, and equipment creating a competitive racing environment focused solely on sailing skills. The handling of the boat and the sail trim are fairly straightforward. They are a great boat to start out your racing career because of the flexibility of being sailed single-handedly or used for double-handed sailing.

    Q: How can I get more information on the Laser Fleet?
    To get more information on participating in our Laser fleet races email sailing@erieauyachtclub.com.