Legal ILCA Equipment
Guide for Verification of Class-Legal Equipment
HULL PLAQUES
All class-legal hulls after 148200 must have a “World Sailing” (or equivalent) plaque affixed to the aft face of the cockpit toward the port side (approx. 100 cm from the centreline) that displays the sail number for the boat.
Plaques have changed in appearance over time.
The images shown here illustrate some of the plaque variations that may be encountered.
SAIL INSIGNIA
There are two different insignia that may appear on the sail. The “ILCA” insignia or the older laser starburst, both shown for reference.
SAIL BUTTON
All class-legal sails must have a sail button with the words "ILCA Authorized Sailmaker.” The button may be one of several different colors, located near the tack of the sail:
At present, the colors are ORANGE (for MKII sails used with the ILCA 7 rig) and RED (for sails used with either the ILCA 4 rig, ILCA 6 rig, or the older cross-cut MKI sail for full rig). The current button is pictured in detail below:
Older sails may have the old laser starburst, but all will indicate that they are made by an “ILCA Authorized Sailmaker.”
SAIL PATCH
Class-legal sails will all have a patch placed near the tack of the sail, indicating that the sail is class-legal. (Note: Older sails may have patches with the old “Laser” markings, which are class-legal only if the sail has the appropriate sail button, as shown above).
QR CERTIFICATION LABELS
Beginning 1 August 2019, major components of new ILCA class-legal equipment are marked with QR certification labels of the following format:
QR Certification Labels are included on the parts and locations listed below:
1. ILCA Dinghy Hull – On the transom 10mm (+5mm) to the port of the upper gudgeon on a baseline which is an extension of the lower edge of the gudgeon.
2. Centreboard – On the top or side surface, above the top of the centreboard case, when the centreboard is in the fully down position. The label position may be recessed in the centreboard.
3. Rudder Blade – On the flat back face of the rudder blade as shown below:
4. Rudder Head – On the side, directly under the mid-point of the tiller hood.
5. Spars
- Upper Mast: Affix the label adjacent to the sleeve so that it remains visible when the upper and lower mast sections are connected.
- Lower Mast: Affix label to the front side of the lower mast between the gooseneck & the vang fittings.
- Boom: Affix the label between the Vang attachment fitting and the gooseneck plug.
6. Vang Cleat Fitting – On cheek plate.
7. Sails – The label is placed on the port side of the sail in the aft bottom corner of the window.
"LASER" BRANDED PARTS
Many pieces of equipment that will be encountered at class events will have “Laser” markings. These items remain class-legal until further notice. However, new equipment bearing “Laser” decals is not considered legal if purchased from a non-approved manufacturer. Visit APPROVED BUILDERS for a list of currently approved builders.