The cunningham, also known as the downhaul, is one of three primary sail control systems on the ILCA / Laser sailboat (along with the outhaul and boom vang). West Coast Sailing offers everything you need to complete the cunningham rigging on your boat, including complete rigging kits, pre cut lines, blocks, and more. Shop our best selling 6:1, 8:1, and 10:1 Cunningham systems, built to order in the West Coast Sailing Rig Shop.
Guide to ILCA / Laser Cunningham Systems
West Coast Sailing offers built to order custom cunningham rigging systems for ILCA / Laser sailboats. These are complete, ready to install kits and available in a variety of configurations including 6:1, 8:1, and 10:1 purchase (all class legal) with a variety of block and control line options so you can find the perfect system for your ILCA / Laser.
6:1 Cunningham Systems
The most basic cunningham system we offer and comparable to what is found in many existing stock rigging kits. The 6:1 purchase works great for ILCA 4 (Laser 4.7) and ILCA 6 (Laser Radial) sailors, or those with older ILCA 7 MKI sails. These systems offer great purchase will minimizing excess control line.
8:1 Cunningham Systems
Our best selling configuration, our 8:1 cunninghams allow additional purchase and more control for lighter weight sailors, and recommended for ILCA 7 sailors using the MKII sail. These are available in the widest range of configurations and popular among most of our sailors.
10:1 Cunningham Systems
Purpose built for the ILCA 7 MK2 sail with max purchase allowed by class rules and ideal for ILCA 7 sailors struggling to apply enough tension with an 8:1 system.
