How to sail - Beach launching a single handed boat

How to launch a Laser dinghy from a beach. We show the Laser dinghy here, but the steps are the same for any single handed boat

[@erichartman5996]

I find your whole sailing series incredibly helpful! Thanks!

[@sailaboattv]

E. H. Glad they help. Happy sailing

[@istra70]

How to launch a Laser dinghy single handed......... ask your friend to return the dolly. He, he, he - that was funny.

[@frankjonestba]

Yeah... It didn't address my primary question. Single handed launch... SINGLE handed.

[@thatsotplayer3520]

@@frankjonestbaik its a little late but u could push the trolley back onto the beach using ur feet

These videos are incredible! Thank you for sharing!

[@sailaboattv]

Our pleasure!

[@elricflanagan1752]

The only time I capsized during my first solo sail after only 3 previous times being on a dinghy, it was during beach launching HAHAHA. This video helps a lot thankyou

[@sailaboattv]

Thanks. Be sure to check the others out and use them to learn more of the fantastic sport.

[@louisehorton3990]

Clear and precise: your videos have helped me start sailing. Thank you so much.

[@sailaboattv]

Glad they helped

[@HyperactiveSloth]

Great video, thanks. Subtitles are going bad wrong from about 6.14 though

[@hannahritabonita]

What if you're sailing by yourself? Is there any way to launch the boat with no one around?

[@sailaboattv]

Well we never recommend sailing alone incase of difficulty or capsize. But without anyone to retrieve the trolley if the beach is Sandy then pull the boat onto the sand. If it is stoney be very careful as this can scratch. Quite often there is someone who could take your trolley without getting their feet wet, but avoid sailing totally alone.

[@lastrick08]

Good stuff for me, the beginner....thanks!

[@sailaboattv]

Steve S thanks Steve. Glad they help. Be sure to check out all the channel and watch again as you learn more. People tell me they see different things each time they watch. Try to remember the key learning points we put in the longer videos. Tim Sailaboat TV

[@thomasschlieben5945]

Great tutorial, amazed so few have liked this video!

[@sailaboattv]

Many thanks. Be sure to check out the other videos on our channel

[@teytreet7358]

I dont know about doing it "smarty". I look pretty stupid doing it.

[@sailaboattv]

Keep on practicing. In time you get better. If this video helped be sure to check out the others

[@smkunder1]

So glad, I found these. That Laser sure is a pretty boat, are they available in US.

[@sailaboattv]

Yes absolutely. The laser is an Olympic class so should be in the US

[@nicoc4617]

A great demo for beginners , 👌

[@sailaboattv]

Glad they help Tim Sailaboat

[@markhaydock8013]

Brilliant video. Thank you

[@sailaboattv]

Thanks for the comment. Be sure to check out the rest of the channel

[@turkermetingul2458]

👍

[@ignooooo128]

Shouldnt you pull the rudder down fully first

[@sailaboattv]

depends how deep the water is. Often beaches slope gently so pulling the rudder down just hits the bottom. We say to sail away slowly and then pull the rudder fully down

[@johndonoghue4550]

Thxs really good keep upload

[@sailaboattv]

Many thanks

[@RobManser77]

What if you don’t have a friend to put the trolley back up on the beach? Would you pull the boat back to shore just enough to beach it temporarily whilst you take the trolley up?

[@sailaboattv]

There lies the question. We suggest you never sail alone as someone to rescue in the absence of any power boat But if you are alone then yes, slide the boat gently on the sand…. But if it is pebbles this will damage the boat Happy sailing

[@RobManser77]

@@sailaboattv Thanks. I’m not allowed to sail alone at our club (two boat rule), but there would rarely be someone to recover a trolley. Great videos by the way - really helpful. 👍🏻

[@archiemartin9949]

We use old tyres to put the bow of the boat onto, as we often launch solo on rough beaches.

[@frankjonestba]

​@@archiemartin9949great tip. But how do you address the boat getting blown around?

[@ushoys]

I don’t have any friends to take the trolley. That’s why I sail a singlehanded boat.

[@sailaboattv]

We suggest you never sail alone, and ask another sailor to help. It is possible to hold two single handers by one person to launch.