Rooster 8.1 Class Association
Latest Update: (23/06/2010) Change to PY rating: This years PY is 1053 instead of 1051
Class Association Membership: Membership of the association is currently free !
When you buy a new Rig you will automatically be allocated a membership number. If you purchase a second hand sail, you can apply for membership by email
In 2007 Rooster Sailing Ltd finished testing and development of a new class of boat - the Rooster 8.1
The new rig was designed to be compatible with the Laser® yet delivers an amazing performance that would suit anyone over 90kg. The recommended handicap number for the Rooster 8.1 is 1053 (2010). Available with two different mast options. Choose between a complete aluminium lower mast or a reinforced glass extender piece that fits into your existing Standard rig lower mast. The Rooster 8.1 sail is constructed with long life and performance in mind. In addition to 4oz Dacron cloth in the main body, the leech is constructed of Mylar, as this is where the highest loads occur. This means that permanent leech stretch is reduced to almost zero. Leech flutter in between battens is eliminated. The Bi-radial construction contributes to increased cloth stability and so making the sail easier to control its power. The large window also helps with visibility when racing. Mainsheet loads are slightly less than the Standard rig, and vang loads are slightly higher. The rig is more like a Jaguar than a Porsche, which means you get a steady power delivery upwind. Its downwind performance is amazing once you are past the beam and planing is easy in most conditions. Rudder loads are reduced too
For those of you who have spent their holidays at Minorca sailing, you will know that they have four 8.1 rigs available to their clients - your ‘webmaster’ was one of the many people who took the opportunity to try out the ‘monster’ sized rig whilst on holiday - he was hooked and that’s why he’s maintaining this web site on behalf of the class association
The Rooster 8.1 is compatible with Laser® but is not an original Laser® Product. It’s a Rooster Sailing™ Product!
Laser® is a registered trademark of Performance Sailcraft Europe Ltd, Performance Sailcraft Australia Ltd, Performance Sailcraft Japan Ltd and Vanguard Sailboats inc. Rooster Sailing Ltd is fully independent of the Performance Sailcraft Europe Ltd, Performance Sailcraft Australia Ltd, Performance Sailcraft Japan Ltd and Vanguard Sailboats inc.