Laser Pico

Okay, todays boat, might not, shall we say; have the nicest of sailing characteristics, be the fastest, and with its roto-mould plastic construction, the nicest to look at.

However the Laser Pico does serve a very good purpose, and that, is, of course getting people into sailing, in more ways than one, it might be someone first boat, it might be a boat someone learnt in, or even one someone has learnt to crew in. I mean, the fact is, if you have learnt to sail in a Laser Pico, you have started a new sport, and one which will hopefully keep you enjoying yourself for a lifetime.

However you started, though, it would certainly be good and healthy for the sport if you continued sailing, in any form you could (only if you enjoy it, of course!), and that of course include the Laser Pico.

So, why have I chosen to document a boat like this, on the calendar? Well, as I say, it is a great boat for unlocking beginnings, and hopefully ones which will last a lifetime.

Onto the facts - the Laser Pico, was originally designed to be a boat for all - easy to sail, rig, singlehanded, double handed, for someone of any age. However, what the Laser Pico lacks is that extra dimension, to move onto that next stage in your sailing career, move onto something with that little bit more quality in sailing characteristics, bigger fleets perhaps, and maybe on to competitive racing. However, for all the Laser Pico lacks, it easily makes up for in opening new chapters in peoples lives. Just count the number of club boats in a boat park at a typical club, the chances are, a few of them will probably be Laser Pico's.

The Laser Pico, is certainly no mirror, in bringing people into the sport, but nevertheless is still a good boat for learning the basics, and a lot of fun can be had out of one.

With a PN of 1260, or 1265 (depending on the size of your crew) and designed in the mid 1990's the Laser Pico, has now sold over 10,000 boats, and will hopefully continue to bring more people into the sport we so love, and enjoy.

The ideas behind the Laser Pico, were really to keep it simple, and that is something it does do very well, hence why it is just so easy to go out and sail.