Laser Class Rules

For other wavelengths and for pulsed lasers other limits apply.

Laser class rules.

Part one explains the fundamental class rule which covers the philosophy and any item not specifically written into the. Lasers are classified for safety purposes based on their potential for causing injury to humans eyes and skin. 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. With a class 3r laser the mpe can be exceeded but with a low risk of injury.

Most laser products are required by law to have a label listing the class. You can read the laser class rules updated august 2020 by clicking here. Class rules measurement diagrams. Latest news and changes regatta guidelines schedules and results faqs membership and contact information.

The english text of the laser class rules shall govern. Ilca hall of fame. A class 3r laser is considered safe if handled carefully with restricted beam viewing. Visible continuous lasers in class 3r are limited to 5 mw.

Sail numbers and letters. This includes the measurement. The english text of the laser class rules shall govern. It will be listed either in arabic numerals 1 2 3r 3b 4 or in roman numerals i ii iiia iiib iv.

Laser class rules history contains information about changes to class rules. Part one object the boat is a strict one design dinghy where the true test when raced is between helmspersons and not boats and fundamental rule. The laser philosophy incorporated in the rules is that we want to go sailing not waste time fiddling with boats. No person is permitted to race a laser ii in any fleet inter fleet district or other sanctioned event unless at least one member of the crew is a current member of the laser ii international class association a member of a district laser ii association duly established in accordance with the constitution is a member of the laser ii international class association.

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. Laser class rules one design one of the attractions of the laser for most owners is that the class rules are very strict and that the boat is one design.