Laser compass

External Since: Apr 01, 2004 Posts: 1

I'm relatively new to Laser sailboat racing. Is it legal to use a
compass in Laser sailboat race? What about a GPS receiver?
Thanks
John

External Since: Apr 06, 2004 Posts: 6

Chuzz Whozzer wrote:
>
> I'm relatively new to Laser sailboat racing. Is it legal to use a
> compass in Laser sailboat race? What about a GPS receiver?

Yes and no.

From the Laser Class rules:
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.laserinternational.org/rules/bylaw1.htm" target="_blank">http://www.laserinternational.org/rules/bylaw1.htm</a>

22. COMPASS
One compass is permitted mounted on any part of the deck or the
cockpit provided that the hull cavity is not pierced by anything
other than the fasteners. Compasses shall not be fitted to
inspection ports. Electronic and digital compasses are prohibited.

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