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Sail Settings Charts by International Sailing Academy

August 20, 2020 Katie Olsen How To

Via International Sailing Academy International Sailing Academy’s Sail Settings Guide for MKII and Radial, both in imperial and metric units, include settings for both chop and flat water. These can […]

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ILCA Presents Online Laser Courses by International Sailing Academy

June 13, 2020 Katie Olsen How To

Via International Sailing Academy Over a decade of clinic and Olympic coaching experience in the Laser Class dinghy have culminated in new online courses by International Sailing Academy. Our mission […]

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Rudder vs. Sheet: Heavy Air Downwind Sailing

June 4, 2018 Katie Olsen How To

By Vaughn Harrison via International Sailing Academy Photo | Christy Usher Rarely, and for only short periods of time, can you experience a balanced helm during a 20+ knot downwind. […]

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Take Control: Heavy Air Downwind Sailing

December 4, 2017 Katie Olsen How To

by Vaughn Harrison via International Sailing Academy Sailing downwind in a Laser is an art. In big breeze, it’s survival. Some people make it look easy, but it doesn’t mean […]

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Getting the Most out of Your Hiking

November 20, 2017 Katie Olsen How To

By Vaughn Harrison via International Sailing Academy Improve your upwind speed in breeze by adjusting your body position to get the most out of your hiking. At our clinics, one […]

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Interview with Tom Slingsby

October 18, 2017 Katie Olsen Interviews

By Colin Gowland via International Sailing Academy   CG: Everyone’s been really excited since you made that announcement on Facebook about coming back into dinghies. TS: Yeah, I’m looking forward to it. […]

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How to Sail Fast in Light Air and Chop

May 21, 2017 Katie Olsen How To

By Vaughn Harrison via International Sailing Academy Very few sailors excel in light wind and choppy water. It is the most challenging condition because your sail and telltales aren’t always […]

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Applying Body Movements to Your Sailing

May 1, 2017 Katie Olsen How To

by Vaughn Harrison via International Sailing Academy  First, the fundamentals: The most important thing is good balance. You need to be at the point where you know how to crank […]

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Reading the Wind on the Water

April 19, 2017 Katie Olsen How To

by Vaughn Harrison via International Sailing Academy Sailing is a sport where feel is very important. If you are doing something wrong, the boat feels bad. We come to recognize […]

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Put your Bow Down: The Hardest Technique in Laser Sailing

April 11, 2017 Katie Olsen How To

by Vaughn Harrison via International Sailing Academy  This is one of the most advanced techniques in Laser sailing. The first time I heard the phrase I was at the midwinters […]

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Important Announcements

Nautivela Approved as ILCA Builder

November 20, 2020 laserclass

The International Laser Class Association (ILCA) is pleased to announce that Nautivela srl has been […]

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ILCA Introduces New Assistant Technical Officers

June 4, 2020 laserclass

ILCA is pleased to welcome two new staff members to our technical team. Kevin “KC” […]

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Upcoming World Championships

2021 ILCA Laser Radial Youth World Championships
23 – 31 July 2021 · Arco, Italy
Accepting applications from 4 February through 23 March.

2021 ILCA Laser 4.7 Youth World Championships
7 – 14 August 2021 · Dun Laoghaire, Ireland
Accepting applications from 4 February through 23 March.

2021 ILCA Laser Under-21 World Championships
19 – 27 August 2021 · Weymouth & Portland NSA, UK

2021 ILCA Laser Standard Men’s
World Championship

9 – 16 September 2021 · Barcelona, Spain

2021 ILCA Laser Masters World Championships
17 – 26 September 2021 · Barcelona, Spain

2021 ILCA Radial Women’s World Championship
10 – 17 October 2021 · Shoreacres, Texas, USA

2021 ILCA Radial Men’s World Championship
10 – 17 October 2021 · Shoreacres, Texas, USA

From the Office

ILCA Hall of Fame Welcomes Tillman

September 24, 2020 Katie Olsen

The World Council confirmed the addition of U.S. sailor Dick Tillman to the ILCA Hall […]

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