Laser 2 Class Rules

A class 2 laser is relatively weak.

Laser 2 class rules.

The class rules below are valid from 1st january 2020. Click chart for larger view. It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easy to use format. The english text of the laser class rules shall govern.

Each is described in more detail here. Class 2 class 3r class 3b and class 4. Class 2 lasers are limited to 1 mw continuous wave or more if the emission time is less than 0 25 seconds or if the light is. The english text of the laser ii rules shall govern.

A 1 1 anything not specifically permitted by these class rules is prohibited. A class 2 laser is not a skin or materials burn hazard. For visible beam consumer lasers there are four main classes. The last two are hazardous.

The english text of the laser class rules shall govern. The english text of the laser 28 rules shall govern. The principle of the laser class rules is that no changes to the boat are allowed unless they are specifically permitted by the class rules. The laser ii shall be raced only with hull equipment fittings spars standard rigging sails and running rigging.

A fundamental class rule. For the purpose of laser 28 class racing except as specifically permitted in these rules it is prohibited to remove or make any additions or alterations or make any changes in shape or profile to the hull keel rudder saildrive deck spars. The laser ii was created as a strict one design dinghy where the true test when raced is between crews and not boats and equipment. Cancels all previous rules and interpretations.

A class 2 laser is considered to be safe because the blink reflex glare aversion response to bright lights will limit the exposure to no more than 0 25 seconds. Class 2 class 3r class 3b and class 4. Part one object the laser is a strict one design dinghy where the true test when raced is between helmspersons and not boats and equipment. The chart below shows how the eye injury hazard increases as the laser s power increases.

Section a fundamental rules structure. It normally would not harm an eye unless a person deliberately stared into the beam. However even a class 2 laser can be a distraction glare or flashblindness hazard for pilots and drivers. There are four main classes for visible beam lasers.

A 1 one design clause the primary purpose of these class rules is to regulate all rc laser boats used for racing to be equal in boat speed. Laser protective eyewear is normally not necessary. The rc laser class rules. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing.

The principle of the laser class rules is that no changes to the boat are allowed unless they are specifically permitted by the class rules.