The Laser Radial or ILCA 6 is a popular one-design class of small sailing dinghy, originally built by Laser Performance. It is a singlehanded boat, meaning that it is sailed by one person. The Laser Radial is a variant of the Laser Standard, with shorter mast and reduced sail area, allowing light sailors to sail in heavy winds. The International Class is recognised by World Sailing.

Dinghy sailing is the activity of sailing small boats by using five essential controls:the sails the foils the trim side-to-side balance of the dinghy by hiking or movement of the crew, particularly in windy weather the choice of route