Coniston Sailing Laser Pico

This is my First trip out with the boat.
The first day went well, but very little wind eventually becalmed.
The second day was much better but a storm came up the lake behind me and after the last capsize in the video, things got a bit wild, not filmed, but I did manage to land her ok.

[@manvbees]

Used to sail laser picos when i was little and having nostalga! I want to buy one now 😂 great video!

[@steveh3483]

they can be found quite cheap, i got a complete package and was quite lucky to get both trailers too. Took it to France this year and had an amazing time, watch out for the video when edited.

[@mopedinthemalverns6661]

Great video! Thanks so much for going to the effort of uploading it. I notice you are turning backwards as you tack / gybe as is the correct technique for a rear-main boat. Have you tried turning in the centre-main way ie facing forwards? It's much faster and you won't get caught sitting leeward so easily. Just a thought. I find sailing rear-main boats maddening because I can't tack facing backwards - it feels so wrong!
Liked, subscribed and thanks again.

[@steveh3483]

Thank you for your comments. I have learnt a lot since this video and my tacking and gybing have improved. I have moved on to a wayfarer and really getting to grips with that, I love the way the boat is rigged etc.

[@manvbees]

Love your latest Lake Hourtin video but no way to comment on it! What camera were you using? Looks brilliant.

[@steveh3483]

Thanks, I will check that out?
Its a 360 X3 insta. Pplus maybe a bit from a DJI osmo action.

[@etcher6841]

I had no idea an adult could sail a Pico ...