Laser Sailing - Top tips from 2018 Laser National Champion Sam Whaley - Sailing Chandlery

Rated 4.9 out of 5 by our customers

90 Day Risk Free Returns

Price Match Promise

5 Star Rated by Sailors

Over 68,000+ Orders Shipped

Fast Dispatch and 5 Star Customer Rated

Want Money Back on Every Purchase? Join the Sailors Club

Laser Sailing - Top tips from 2018 Laser National Champion Sam Whaley

October 04, 2018 1 min read

Recently Sailing Chandlery sponsored sailor and 2018 Laser national champion Sam Whaley recorded a video with the RYA about Laser sailing and his top tips.

It was a very windy recording at the Southampton Boat show on the Laser Performance stand.

Sam's top Laser sailing tips:

  1. Toe Strap - have it adjustable, lose in windy conditions, tight in the light
  2. Body position - Get forward in light winds when going upwind
  3. Main sheet - Find a mainsheet you're comfortable with for all wind conditions
  4. Control lines - Have good systems which adjust freely
  5. Tiller - get a great tiller, Sam recommends the Laser Performance carbon tiller 



Also in Hints and Tips

What to Carry in Your Buoyancy Aid
What to Carry in Your Buoyancy Aid: 5 Items That Save Your Sailing Day

August 12, 2026 6 min read

The five items worth keeping in your buoyancy aid pocket, from a knife with a shackle key to a whistle. Practical advice from a dinghy sailor, plus what to leave out.
Top Sailing Accessories for Dinghy Racing
Top Sailing Accessories for Dinghy Racing

July 22, 2026 4 min read

Top sailing accessories for dinghy racing, from wind indicators and hull polish to gloves, tools and foil bags. Prep a faster boat and race ready with Sailing Chandlery.
ILCA sailing accessories
5 Tiny Sailing Accessories That Make a Huge Difference for Your ILCA Sailing

July 08, 2026 4 min read

Discover 5 small ILCA and Laser accessories that make a big difference on the water, from clew straps to quick release pins.