On the laser, only the choice of sail (Standard, Radial or 4.7) is a static setting, everything else is a dynamic setting.
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You will find more information on “How to rig a laser” in the appendix.
How to rig a laser dinghy
Difference between the different laser sails
Laser 4.7
Laser radial
Laser standard
On other dinghy supports, it is possible to reef the sail. This consists of reducing the surface area of a sail by folding it in part: the objective is to adapt the sail surface to the wind force when it strengthens and to lower the center of velic thrust. A sailboat that carries the canvas of time is more maneuverable, safer and often faster than a sailboat that carries too much.