ILCA is embarking on a series of articles aiming to keep all members informed about the status of approving new manufacturers, equipment supply and the effect on class operations. As […]
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Update on New Builder Approvals
In November 2018, World Sailing approved its Olympic Equipment Strategy, which requires that any interested party who meets the necessary technical qualifications must be able to manufacture and sell Olympic […]
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ILCA Updated Class Rules Published
The updated ILCA Class Rules have been published, incorporating the changes approved by the class members in July 2019, which removed the requirement that approved builders have the rights to […]
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2019 ILCA World Council Meeting
ILCA World Council held its annual meeting on 23 and 24 November 2019. The meeting began with a recognition that this was the first meeting without Jeff Martin serving the […]
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One Championship – Two Perspectives
A look at the 2019 Radial Youth World Championships from two perspectives: a sailor, and a parent. Erin’s Perspective At the beginning of this year at my first Radial Nationals, […]
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New ILCA Builder Applications
2021 Update: ILCA is not currently accepting applications for new builders. We expect the next application window to open in mid-2023. 1. Overview: ILCA now invites suitably qualified companies to […]
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Ramping Up – 2020 Laser Worlds Australia
The Laser Summer Australia is the place to be in the Southern Hemisphere summer of 2020. Laser racing will dominate the calendar in the state of Victoria during Australia’s summer […]
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World Sailing Council Unanimously Approves ILCA Equipment for 2024 Olympics
The World Sailing Council approved the International Laser Class Association’s bid to be retained as equipment for the 2024 Paris Olympics, with 30 voting in favor, 0 against and 0 […]
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Laser Masters Worlds – Day One
Rain and clouds in the morning gave way to sunny skies and 10-15 knot winds for the first day of the 2019 Laser Masters Worlds in Port Zélande, Netherlands. All […]
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2019 Laser 4.7 Youth World Championships Final Day – Waiting for Wind
Kingston, Ontario, Canada Although the two World Champions had already been determined coming into the final day of racing, there was still a lot on the line for some of […]
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