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Laser Vago

dinghy

A two person, single trapeze skiff style trainer with an asymmetric kite, built as the step up from Pico or Bug into performance sailing.

LOA
4.2
M
YEAR DESIGNED
2005
DESIGNER
Jo Richards
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Technical Data

Specifications

LOA
4.2
M
Beam
1.56
M
Draft
1.15
M
Hull Weight
106
KG
Crew Min
1
Crew Max
2
Year Designed
2005
Mainsail Area
7.56
M²
Jib Area
2.78
M²
Spinnaker Area
10.85
M²
Class Profile

Class Facts & History

Category
Dinghy
Type
dinghy
Designer
Jo Richards
Class Association
Laser Vago Class Association, RYA recognised

History

Jo Richards designed the Vago in 2005 as a two person performance trainer sitting between recreational boats like the Pico and higher performance skiffs. Its hard chine hull earned Sailing World's Best One Design Dinghy award in 2007.

Sailing Characteristics

The hard chine hull gets up and planing early, and the single trapeze with asymmetric spinnaker teaches proper skiff technique without the Vago being twitchy to sail. It suits junior squads and match racing programs looking for a forgiving but genuinely quick two person boat.

Racing Context

Widely used in UK junior match racing and team racing squads, with Vago national and world championships held through the 2010s.

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