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Laser 28

A laser 28 is a type of sailboat that people use to go sailing on the water. It's shaped like a long, skinny banana and has a big sail that catches the wind to make it go.

The sailboat is controlled by a steering wheel and two ropes, called the "main sheet" and the "jib sheet," which the sailor pulls on to make the boat go where they want it to go.

The special thing about the Laser 28 is that it uses a laser beam to help the sailor know how fast the boat is going and which way it's pointing.

The laser beam is a type of light that is very strong and powerful. It's like a flashlight, but much stronger. The laser on the Laser 28 is mounted on top of something called the "mast," which is the tall pole in the middle of the boat that holds up the sail.

When the sailor turns the boat, the laser beam moves too, and a computer on the sailboat can tell how fast the boat is going and in which direction. This helps the sailor make the right decisions to keep the boat sailing smoothly and quickly through the water.

So in a nutshell, a Laser 28 is a special sailboat that uses a strong laser beam to help the sailor know how fast the boat is going and in which direction so they can make the right choices to sail the boat skillfully.