Melges 14 is newer, but would be shipped from NA, have minimal support once you've broken things, and probably have no other identical boats in the area. That’s Not the Question by Kurt Hoehne, Seattle, USA A good article with some well balanced home truths, considering the RS Aero and the Laser's co-existence. Conviene a World Sailing e alla vela mondiale rinnovare una flotta capillare e che, da sempre, seleziona i migliori velisti sia a livello giovanile sia olimpico SHARE. Link to larger image. That’s Not the Question 02/11/2016 18:18:02 Laser vs Aero vs Melges? March 15th, 2019 . Laser vs Aero vs Melges? The RS Aero is a single-handed recreational sailboat, built predominantly of fiberglass.It has a cat rig, a raked stem, a vertical transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller with a hiking stick extension and a retractable daggerboard.It displaces 66 lb (30 kg). But on my new RS Aero I managed to finish all six races and win two, made possible because I could choose to sail conservatively down wind, stay upright and finish. 1271. To me it isn't a question. At all. I'm 5ft 9" and found the laser more comfortable, due to the wider decks of the laser and the extra time you have to spend on your knees in the aero. ... RS Aero e Melges 14 a Valencia. That means support, spares, probably more boats around, maybe even a circuit. I can picture myself in this new Reichel/Pugh design rocketing across the bay, just me and my dog. The Next Big Thing? After racing one owned by a friend a few times, I am very glad I didn't. The Melges is likely to only be available in the US (like the Farr dinghies only seem prevalent in Aus/NZ). From March 11-15, 2019, the D-Zero, Laser, Melges 14 and RS Aero were put through their paces at Sea Trials . Assessing factors for Olympic equipment. Following the trials and evaluation, a report will be made to World Sailing’s Equipment Committee who will then make a recommendation to Council on the final selection of … ... Laser vs Aero vs Melges? The design is marketed and distributed by RS Sailing of Romsey, United Kingdom.. Design. That’s not the important question. By Kurt Hoehne, Seattle . Both the new boats are surely better than the Laser. The Melges is likely to only be available in the US (like the Farr dinghies only seem prevalent in Aus/NZ). There’s still a long way to go before the RS Aero gets through all the bureaucratic hurdles at World Sailing and gets confirmed as the Olympic singlehander for the 2024 Olympics but that prospect is one step closer. The 4:1 mainsheet is centered on the boom with a 40 mm traveler block on a rope bridal that spans the cockpit directly in front of the 57 mm ratchet block. Best Dinghy: Melges 14 Review. The RS Aero has won World Sailing's Equipment trials (Sea Trials) for the 2024 Men's and Women's One Person Dinghy Event.