Follow the same method as for the starboard side starting with the number or letter closest to the leech the last digit of the full sail number or the last national letter and working along the base line away from the leech.
Applying laser sail numbers.
Spread the sail out flat on the working surface so that the starboard side of the sail is facing up.
Spread the sail out flat on the working surface so that the port side of the sail is facing up.
National letters are only required at world and continental championships and other.
Measure 400 mm from the fore most end of.
Make sure you are using the correct diagram for the design of sail you are applying the numbers to.
Instructions for applying sail numbers class rule 4 with 27 e for laser radial and 28 e for laser 4 7 require that your sail numbers and national letters if used are a certain size and colour and are placed on the sail in a certain position.
Instructions for applying sail numbers.
Ilca has an easy up to date guide for the application of numbers and letters published annually in the ilca handbook and available on the website as well.
Working slowly continue to peel small portions of the paper off and smooth out the dacron.
Make sure you are using the correct diagram for the design of sail you are applying the numbers to.
Draw the base lineand limit linefor the starboard numbers as shown on the positioning diagram.
If you follow the guide your numbers and letters will comply with the class rules.
Measure 100 mm from the leech and 400 mm from the center of the middle batten pocket and make a small.
The leech back edge of the sail will be on the left hand side as shown in the positioning diagrams.
All boats must comply with these rules for racing.
How to number a laser sail spread the sail out on a clean dry and flat surface with the starboard side right side facing forward facing up.
The leech back edge of the sail will be on the right hand side.
Measure 100 mm from the leech and 400 mm from the center of the middle batten pocket and make a small pencil mark.
Measure 400 mm from the fore most end.
The first 2 numbers on all laser sails are red the last 4 numbers are black spread the sail out on a clean dry and flat surface with the starboard side right side facing forward facing up.
How to apply laser sail numbers spread the sail out on a clean dry and flat surface with the starboard side right side facing forward facing up.
Stick the corner in the desired location on the sail and smooth it out making sure there are no air bubbles.
