The class is continually experimenting with new innovations to improve boat speed or performance, making the 1-14 a pioneer in small boat excellence. With its lightweight and efficient fully battened rig, the IC rewards the finesse and agility of its skipper. Fast and fun yet easy to sail, this family-oriented class appeals to sailors of all ages and levels of experience. National class rules allow racing with 2 or 3 persons. Actively raced all over the world, the boat is a top performer in both light and heavy airs.
Large fleets turn out for racing whereby skippers race against each other in matched boats.
North American Laser Class WWW Server District 24 Laser Schedule Shoreline Laser Fleet - Mountain View. This Winter the Shoreline Laser Fleet will be racing on the 4th Sunday of every month, except Nov. and Dec., which, due to the Holidays will be on the 3rd Sundays. With active fleets across the country and one of the most popular boats in yacht club junior programs, it's a great way to experience sailing and small boat racing. Lido 14 history begins with Barney Lehman, boat builder and designer. Bill, a successful small boat builder, completed the work that Barney had started by creating a fractional sloop rig, increasing the boat's beam for stability, adding internal seat tanks for comfort and buoyancy, and providing a foredeck and a deck stepped rig rather than the Lehman's traditional keel stepping.