As the final chapter of ILCA’s 30 Years of Olympic ILCA Sailing series, there is no more fitting voice than that of Robert Scheidt — the Brazilian sailor who won the very first Olympic gold medal in the Laser class on 31 July 1996, exactly 30 years ago today.
Robert Scheidt: “Atlanta 1996 was a turning point in my life and career” Read More »
Great Britain’s Hannah Snellgrove and Australia’s Matt Wearn topped the ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 fleets at San Pedro OCR, as sailors used the six-day regatta to scout conditions at the future L.A. 2028 Olympic venue two years out from the Games.
Snellgrove and Wearn Claim ILCA Gold at Future L.A. 2028 Olympic Venue Read More »
As part of ILCA’s 30 Years of Olympic ILCA Sailing series, Argentine sailor Santiago Lange reflects on his Laser class debut at Atlanta 1996. Thirty years on, the seven-time Olympian and Rio 2016 gold medallist looks back on the experience that set him on the path to one of the most remarkable careers in Olympic sailing history.
Santiago Lange: “Atlanta 1996 taught me how to do the next ones” Read More »
As part of ILCA’s 30 Years of Olympic ILCA Sailing series, Irish sailor Mark Lyttle reflects on his Olympic debut at Atlanta 1996. Thirty years on, Lyttle remains deeply connected to the class — both as an active Masters competitor and now as President of the ILCA Class Association.
Mark Lyttle: Olympic Memories and a New Chapter as ILCA President Read More »
Italian sailor Francesco Bruni reflects on his experience at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games — the first Olympic appearance of the ILCA (Laser) class — and how it marked the beginning of his professional sailing career.
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Michael Blackburn reflects on the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, his first Olympic appearance in the ILCA class, and how that experience shaped a career that led to Olympic medals and a leading coaching legacy in modern sailing.
Michael Blackburn: “Atlanta 1996 ignited my passion for the ILCA class” Read More »
The countdown is on to 30 Years of Olympic ILCA Sailing. This summer, we celebrate the class’s Olympic journey from Atlanta 1996 to today, with stories, memories and special content across our channels.
The Countdown is On: 30 Years of Olympic ILCA Sailing Read More »
The LA28 Olympic Games ILCA Racing Format Test Event is coming to Vilamoura, Portugal. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to help shape the race format for the 2028 Olympic Games.
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Marseille, France – On the final day of Olympic sailing for the ILCAs, the Australian reigning champion, Matt Wearn, went into the race carrying a 14-point advantage, knowing Cyprus’ Pavlos Kontides was the only sailor who could overtake him. At first, Wearn attempted to match race the Cypriot sailor until the opening attempt at the
Marseille, France – After taking bronze in the Laser Radial in Tokyo, the Dutch superstar returned to the top of the pecking order with a dominant display in Marseille to all but secure gold, after having achieved the same feat in Rio. Bouwmeester will become a four-time Olympic medallist tomorrow and looked the part throughout,
Marseille, France – Australia’s Wearn maintained his firm grip on the Men’s Dinghy standings after picking up two tenth-placed finishes, which means he is now 14 points ahead in the rankings. Behind him sits Cyprus’ Pavlos Kontides, who moved up a spot after placing third and seventh on the fourth day of racing. Peru’s Stefano
Marseille, France – Today, on the Women’s and Men’s Dinghy course, there were big waves and a pretty strong breeze. It was a full-power day that required a lot of stamina and fitness, particularly for the women who had to catch up on a lost race from the previous schedule. Despite the rigours, three-time Olympic
Olympic Sailing 2024: Bouwmeester and Wearn Extend Their Advantage on Day 3 Read More »
Marseille, France – The reigning world champion, Matt Wearn, had a great start to the day, winning race three, which gave the Australian a three-point advantage at the top of the standings. Croatia’s Filip Jurisic closely followed in second place, which was largely due to his first-place finish in race four. Yesterday’s leader, Stefano Peschiera,
Olympic Sailing 2024: Matt Wearn and Marit Bouwmeester Took Control on Day 2 of Racing Read More »
Marseille, France – Stefano Peschiera used his experience and expertise to take an early advantage in the Men’s Dinghy off the coast of Marseille. Following appearances in Rio and Tokyo in the Men’s Laser, the Peruvian sailor began his third Olympic Games impeccably, finishing first in the second race of the day to claim an
Originally Posted on EurILCA.og 28 July 2024 by Agustín Argüelles Marseille, France – The Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony marked a historic moment for sailing as an Olympic sport, with 13 nautical athletes chosen as flag bearers. This breaks the previous record of 12 set at Rio 2016, making sailing the fifth most represented sport among
Nine Flag Bearers in Paris Showcases ILCA Class’ Global Reach and Universality Read More »
Every four years, the sport’s most important competition takes place, the prestigious Olympic Games. This year, in Marseille for the Paris 2024 Olympics, the ILCA will, once more, be the biggest and most represented, with 86 athletes from 56 nations split between the male and female events. As a strict one-design class, the ILCA dinghy
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