Laser (30.9.2016)

As a single hander, the Hobie 16 was too much boat for me; so I decided to buy a Laser. I sailed it at Lake Ngaroto but mostly at Hamilton lake near my house.

The water is still too cold for capsize drills. So I wore a wet suit.

5. Laser (1988)

My most worthwhile purchase was a Laser dinghy for 650 ringgit! The expatriate owner came from Oman and he packed this dinghy inside his 20 ft. container together with all his furniture. On arrival he discovered Piasau boat club which has 14 brand new Lasers and six 470’s! All of them were available for his use, as he was entitled to free memberships to all the three expats social clubs! I was the only person interested to buy his boat. It turned out to be an excellent boat, still in very good condition. I had many enjoyable sailing hours on it on my days off from the oil rig.