ILCA members have voted to approve a full update of the Class Rules, completing the class’s move to World Sailing’s Standard Class Rules format. The new rules, effective 10 August 2026, are mostly clerical and structural changes—with no significant impact on rule substance—though a few legacy provisions were clarified.
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ILCA members are voting on a major update to Class Rules to align with World Sailing Standard Class Rules (SCR). Voting closes 24 July 2026.
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ILCA President reflects on a strong start to the 2026 season, highlighting major championships, growing media coverage, Senior Worlds updates, future event planning, and new governance developments across the class.
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The ILCA President reflects on recent international regattas and the strength of the global sailing community, shares updates on equipment developments and manufacturing improvements, and outlines progress in governance initiatives. The message highlights the Class’s commitment to consistency, transparency and long-term growth while supporting sailors at every level of the sport.
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The ILCA World Council is seeking a volunteer Treasurer to provide financial oversight, governance support, and strategic input. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the long-term sustainability of one of the world’s leading sailing classes.
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ILCA’s new president, Mark Lyttle, actively participated in the EurILCA Annual Meeting, engaging in important discussions and offering valuable insights as he steps into his leadership role. His involvement marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the association.
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Below is the ILCA year-over-year financial summary for the year ending December 31, 2022.
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Job Description POSITION: ILCA Technical Officer COMPANY: International Laser Class Association (ILCA) REPORTS TO: ILCA President / Executive Secretary LOCATION: You must have the ability to work remotely across multiple time zones and travel extensively. FULL/PART TIME: This is a full-time contract position with flexible working hours. JOB SUMMARY:ILCA is looking for a Technical Officer
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Below is the ILCA year-over-year financial summary for the year ending December 31, 2021.
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Below is the ILCA year-over-year financial summary for the year ending December 31, 2020.
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The World Council confirmed the addition of U.S. sailor Dick Tillman to the ILCA Hall of Fame. The ILCA Hall of Fame includes builders of the class and champion sailors who have made an extraordinary impact. The ILCA World Council established the selection criteria for entry as individuals who, over the course of their sailing
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JOB DESCRIPTION: POSITION: ILCA Field Operations Officer REPORTS TO: The Field Operations Officer reports to and works under the direction of the Executive Secretary of ILCA. LOCATION: You must have the ability to work remotely and travel extensively. FULL/PART TIME: This is initially a part-time position. Will transition to a full-time position for the qualified
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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 Sailing’s new Olympic Equipment Policy, including the appointment of multiple new builders and the commensurate necessity for increased technical compliance, ILCA’s income and expenditure will
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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 (formerly IYRU and ISAF) as the organization responsible for overseeing and administrating the activities of the Laser (ILCA) class sailboat. With approximately 13,500 members on
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World Council members of the International Laser Class Association gathered from around the globe on 18 – 19 November for the annual meeting. Before presenting some of the meeting details, a few items deserve highlighting: The split of the Asia-Pacific region into separate Asia and Oceania Regions has turned out to be very beneficial with
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