April 2022 Update: To avoid any possible confusion, new builder applications are not currently being accepted. The application period described below was closed on 4 April 2022. 1. OverviewILCA is […]
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ILCA Statement Regarding Russian and Belarusian Athletes
In accordance with the policies of the IOC and World Sailing, ILCA has suspended participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes, coaches and race officials from all ILCA organized events until […]
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ILCA Member Vote Request – Proposed Changes to the ILCA Constitution
The ILCA World Council and Advisory Council have approved several updates to the ILCA Constitution. In order to implement these changes, according to clause 17 of the ILCA Constitution, approval […]
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World Masters Apprentice Age Division Expanded Starting 2022
Beginning in 2022, the Apprentice age division for ILCA Masters World Championships will include sailors ages 30 to 44. ILCA is excited about this change, which for the first time […]
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The Boat That Ian Built
Weekender – Laser – ILCA Dinghy: A look back at the beginning of the world’s most popular one-design! In the spring of 2016 I attended Ian Bruce’s celebration of life […]
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2021 ILCA 6 Youth Worlds – Final Day
Arco (ITALY) – After a short delay to allow the Lake Garda thermal wind to develop, two races were competed for the Gold Fleets for the final day of the […]
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ILCA Launches 50th Anniversary Celebration
From the Weekender to the Laser to the ILCA Dinghy The world’s largest one-design racing class turns 50 this year, with over 218,000 boats built and passionate devotees racing in […]
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Element 6 Evolution Approved as New Builder
The International Laser Class Association (ILCA) is pleased to announce that Element 6 Evolution Co Ltd (E6E) has been approved as a Builder of class-legal boats. With manufacturing based in […]
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Zou Inter Marine Approved as New Builder
The International Laser Class Association (ILCA) is pleased to announce that Qingdao Zou Inter Marine has been approved as a Builder of class-legal boats. The company has successfully completed the […]
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Nautivela Approved as ILCA Builder
The International Laser Class Association (ILCA) is pleased to announce that Nautivela srl has been approved as the most recent Builder of class-legal boats. With manufacturing based in Italy, the […]
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