The ILCA Class is deeply saddened by the passing of former 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 around the world. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of ILCA sailors.
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A Life That Launched a Movement The International Laser Class Association has lost one of its true pioneers with the passing of Don Trask, aged 92. In the early 1970s, Don founded Performance Sailcraft – San Rafael, the first Laser production facility outside Canada. Under his leadership, the factory produced over 11,000 Lasers carrying the
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ILCA is saddened by the tragic death of Massimo Patelli while participating in the ILCA 6 division at the recent International Sailing Week in Livorno, Italy. Reports are that Patelli was struck by the boom while sailing, causing a serious injury. Patelli was brought ashore by a regatta rescue boat, resuscitation maneuvers were carried out
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It is with great sadness that the class has learned of the passing of Bruce Kirby on July 18, 2021 at the age of 92. Together with fellow Canadian, Ian Bruce, Kirby designed what was originally called the “Weekender” which then became the “Laser” and now the “ILCA dinghy”. Whatever its name, Bruce Kirby’s simple
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It is with sorrow that ILCA records the passing of Dick Tillman, a U.S. sailor who made an extraordinary impact on the Laser class and the sport of sailing. Via Scuttlebutt Sailing News Richard Lloyd “Dick” Tillman, 83, of Syracuse, IN and Merritt Island, FL passed away at 6:47 am on October 15, 2020 at
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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 of Canada, “In the 1970s, he left the practice of law to join his friend and former International 14 sailing partner Ian Bruce to develop
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ILCA is shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Jeff Martin on 11 January 2019 while on a ski holiday with family and friends. Jeff’s dedication to the sport of sailing was unparalleled, having served as the Executive Secretary of the International Laser Class Association for 40 years. Jeff was a cornerstone of
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