As set out in a previous article, the pattern for ILCA’s income and costs has been stable for many years. But with the policy changes required to comply with World […]
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Overview of ILCA Finances
About ILCA ILCA is a non-profit corporation registered in Texas, USA, which represents its members from all parts of the world. Since 1972, it has been recognized by World Sailing […]
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Ovington Boats Becomes Newest ILCA Builder
The International Laser Class Association (ILCA) is pleased to confirm that Ovington Boats Ltd. is fully approved as our newest builder of class-legal boats. The UK based company has completed […]
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Progress Report on New Class Builders
In a previous article, ILCA outlined the new requirements mandated in World Sailing’s Olympic Equipment Policy for allowing new builders access to markets for Olympic sailing equipment. This article will […]
Read moreILCA Introduces New Assistant Technical Officers
ILCA is pleased to welcome two new staff members to our technical team. Kevin “KC” Haffey and Santiago Sampaio have joined ILCA as Assistant Technical Officers to assist in bringing […]
Read moreEight Bells – Robert Warden McKimm
It is with sorrow that ILCA records the passing of Ward McKimm, one of the primary founders and drivers behind the Laser Class. As reported by The Globe and Mail […]
Read moreILCA World Championship Status Updates Related to COVID-19
This page will serve as a repository for information pertaining to possible effects of COVID-19 (Novel coronavirus) outbreak on ILCA World Championship events. NOTE: THIS IS A RAPIDLY EVOLVING SITUATION. […]
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Laser Class Update – ILCA Looking to the Future
Throughout its 50 year existence, the International Laser Class Association has endured many challenges – whether it was the bankruptcy of the founding builder and the business failures of a […]
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Philipp Buhl Dominates 2020 ILCA Laser Standard World Championship
(Sandringham, Australia) German sailor Philipp Buhl put together an exemplary scorecard to win the 2020 ILCA Standard Men’s World Championship by 12 points. Buhl recorded four straight wins during the […]
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ILCA Approves New Composite Lower Mast for the Radial
Composite lower mast to be class-legal for racing after 1 September 2020. The International Laser Class Association (ILCA) is pleased to announce the release of a class-legal composite lower mast, […]
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