Identify and ensure that all necessary parts are there. Due to production supplies certain parts may be different from those shown in description, colour, and specification. For such a simple system it can be deceptively difficult to set up the first time. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Rigging safety guide forward experienced mechanical construction and service workers are experts in pipefitting, plumbing, or mechanical service work, but not necessarily in rigging. The laser 2 is a two person dinghy, which comes in various different configurations, some with trapeze, some with spinnakers, some with both. Of course theres no substitute for seeing an experienced laser ii crew rig it, but i hope that this tutorial will come close. In this first chapter i will discuss some of the alternative methods for rigging a laser and the function of the sail controls 1. Rigging installation manual design, manufacture and installation of theatrical equipment worldwide 315 45440 fax 315 4511766. This site is dedicated to building a new laser ii class in north america. Respirator fit check personal protective equipment july 23, 2019. Performance sailcraft europe reserves the right to change specifications without prior notification. This instruction manual is not a guide to sailing your craft and it should not be considered suitable for the task of learning to sail a boat.
Rigging safety manual osha safety manual health and. Also, when you order the polering, make sure you get the larger one roughly 1. The actthe act is designed to provide a broad framework, which allows employers, and employeesto be flexible in their approach to achieving the standards set in the legislation. Boats numbered 18 are for anyone who has completed sailing ii.
Please add yourself to our map page, and join our mailing list. It covers the types of rigging and the application of fiber rope, wire rope, and chains used in various combinations to raise or move heavy loads. Also, when you order the polering, make sure you get. You can use the lawn or the deck of your laser or even the carpet inside the boathouse if there is room for rigging your sail. Hazard awareness the little things count june 22, 2018. Vanguard sailboats laser 2 rigging instructions pdf.
It is well organized and sophisticated in everything laser specific, from buying and rigging the boat to sailing trim and techniques. Maldon sailboats is fully independent of both laser performance europe limited and velum limited. Unpacking and preparation unpack the major parts listed below and lay them out on a soft piece of ground free of sharp objects. The very day after my holidays i bought a laser 2 fun. The information book has the background material to assist learners in understanding the principles of the tasks they are doing.
Do not sail the boat if it is missing any of the following. This book will help learners gain an insight into the equipment used to. Laser rigging guide lasers are lightweight boats, and should be treated with care as they are not built to take abuse. A lot of new laser ii sailors have problems working out how to rig the spinnaker, the pole and the control lines.
A laser taining manual callala junior sailing school. I believe you can also get this off of the vanguard website. Some of the parts on my part list are repeated under a few categories for ease of understanding. It is well organized and sophisticated in everything laser specific, from buying and rigging the boat to. Vanguard sailboats laser 2 rigging instructions pdf download. Rope that stretches, or is inflexible and stiff, is useless for control lines. In marked contrast, lbc technology offers flexible beam pattern control matched to each application, while retaining highefficiency cutting and high energy density. In this, the first of my laser 2 spinnaker rigging articles, ill take you through the basics where to run the lines, how to rig the pole uphaul, a quick bit on the sheets and guys and finally ill outline the. In this video, brian swingly, head coach at the us coast guard academy, john pearce, former head coach at george washington university and now youth director at us sailing, and krysta rohde, the 2007 icsa singlehanded national champion, offer a comprehensive walk through of many tips and tricks for rigging. The fun is special edition of the laser 2 with a furling jib and reefable main sail, but no spinaker. This rigging manual has no borders, we publish rules and regulation from various countries but we do not get involved in how you are governed. Sailing rigging guides posted on sunday, november 18, 2007 12. The ten commandments of good safety habits august 21, 2019.
Certificationthe installation and dismantling of ccips must be carried out or directly supervised by aperson holding either the basic rigging certificate or the intermediate. Load rigging procedures july 20 us army, united states government. Teach a friend, learn from a friend, or race with a friend. There are a range of names for them, from regatta, fun, and fun new wave amongst others. Vela sailing has everything you need to upgrade and improve your laser and even get a new complete race ready boat. When rigged improperly you can severely damage a laser. As the halyards were totally rotten idecided to buy new ones at. The material outlined in this manual outlines the requirements of the doe hoisting and rigging program. You stand up the mast, make sure its right next to the bow of the laser, and pick it straight up off the ground, and put it into the mast step the hole at the front of your laser. Caution water sailing laser standard rigging guide. Lasers are lightweight boats, and should be treated with care as they are not built to take abuse. However, many of these workers perform rigging as a part of their regular work routine. Rigging manual vanguard sailboats 200 highpoint avenue portsmouth, ri 02871 for the dealer nearest you call 800.
It covers the types of rigging and the application of fiber rope, wire rope, and chains used in. Ipts industrial trade books are used extensively throughout canada, north america and overseas. We concentrate on what it takes to become a safe rigger and. I read many if not all laser specific books and this one is by far the best available nowadays. Many of the other laser guides are outdated due to new techniques, new equipment and new class rules. This manual is a guide and basic reference for personnel whose duties require the use of rig ging. Basic rigging information book cpcclrg3001a licence to perform basic rigging. The content of the pnnl hoisting and rigging manual was derived from the hanford site hoisting and rigging manual doerl9236. This is the boat you can start with, and never outgrow. Permission was given to the hanford site hoisting and rigging committee to use and reproduce portions of standards and information from the following sources.
It is intended for use in training and as a reference manual for field operations. Safety considerations for sandblasting november 3, 2018. This is the hardest part of the entire rigging process, so be careful, noone likes a broken mast or hull. Laser 2000 rigging instructions the laser 2000 rigging instructions are a guide to rigging your boat. View and download laser stratos rigging manual online. When rigging, thoroughly inspect your equipment to make sure everything is in good working order. In conventional fiber laser cutting systems, energy density reduces as material thickness increases, resulting in a lack of effi ciency. Laser 2000 rigging manual laser centre switzerland. The laser 2 laser ii is a highperformance racing dinghy designed by frank bethwaite in 1979, in a similar fashion to the strict one design laser dinghy. How to sail how to tack turn around a one person sailboat duration. View and download vanguard sailboats laser 2 rigging instructions online. March 2012 important safety information the procedures in this manual are for use by qualified personnel only. How to rig a laser sailboat in 5 easy steps laser xd sailing.
Feb 19, 20 reveal props may be purposedesigned, integralcomponents or they may be generalpurpose adjustable building props laced together withscaffold tubes and couplers. Personal fall arrest and fall restraint systems august 20, 2018. Jib, pretty much self expanitory, like any small head sail. How to rig a laser sailboat in 5 easy steps step 1 sail and mast assembly lay the sail out flat then, put the upper mast and lower mast together the upper mast and boom are the same for std, radial and 4. Due to production supplies certain parts may be slightly modified from those shown. The rigging manual provides information from highly qualified riggers, who submit their knowledge and experience for you to benefit from. How to rig a laser sailboat in 5 easy steps laser xd. It requires persons who perform rigging or operate hoisting equipment to be trained to ensure that the personnel are competent to perform the operation.