Laser Class News Highlights
EurILCA is deeply saddened by the passing of former EurILCA and ILCA President Heini Wellmann. A passionate sailor, respected leader and dear friend to many, Heini devoted decades of service to the class, helping strengthen its future in Europe and around the world. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of ILCA sailors.
ILCA has opened a vote to approve a major update to the ILCA Class Rules, aligning them with World Sailing’s Standard Class Rules (SCR) format. The vote covers the updated document in its entirety. The ILCA World Council and the Technical, Measurement Committee and EurILCA recommend voting “Yes”, as adoption of the SCR format is
A new ILCA Europe–Asia exchange initiative for 2026–2027 will give leading youth sailors the chance to race on another continent, strengthening international connections and expanding competitive experience.
The venues for the 2028 ILCA European Championships were confirmed today after a comprehensive review of proposals submitted during the 2025 EurILCA Annual General Meeting in Malta. Delegates representing 21 European nations participated in the selection process. While the exact event dates will be finalised in 2027, the chosen venues have now been officially designated.
Submit your bid to host one of the 2028 ILCA European Championships! Don’t miss the chance to be part of this prestigious event. Bidding deadline: 25th October 2025.
The 2025 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships in Puck, Poland, has earned Platinum Certification from Sailors for the Sea’s Clean Regattas program, marking the second year in a row an EurILCA event has received this honor.
Source: ILCA Ireland. 50th Anniversary Irish ILCA National Championships – Ballyholme Yacht Club, August 15-17 2025. As many of you know, this year’s Irish ILCA Nationals Championships mark the 50th anniversary of the event. The first was held in 1975 in Kinsale, and was won by David Gay. Elaine Taylor (née Firth, a.k.a. MissElaineous!) was
SailGP showcases some of the world’s fastest and most skilled sailors, racing hydrofoiling catamarans at speeds exceeding 50 knots. What many may not know is that several top SailGP athletes have developed their skills in the ILCA class. In this article, we’ll explore how the ILCA’s foundation in boat handling, decision-making, and adaptability has played
As part of its commitment to a sustainable future, ILCA has introduced a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to evaluate and improve the sustainability of both its events and boat production. This initiative aims to drive long-term, meaningful change while preserving the class’s rich legacy and competitive sailing values. With over 227,000 boats built, ILCA remains
At the EurILCA Annual General Meeting held in Brussels this weekend, representatives from 20 European countries unanimously approved the proposal to introduce two new Under 23 titles at the next 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships. The event will take place in Marstrand, Sweden, from August 9-16, 2025. For the first time, the top Under 23
