Off-the-Shelf, Equal-Performance, One-Design Sailboat In the world of sailing, the International Laser Class Association (ILCA) has long been renowned for its commitment to a strict one-design principle. With the introduction of the OSEPODS (Off-the-Shelf, Equal-Performance, One-Design Sailboat) concept, ILCA elevates this commitment. OSEPODS encompasses the core values that have made ILCA the world’s most popular […]
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By Chris Tunstall I thought I was approaching retirement when I was made aware that the ILCA Chief Technical Officer role was being advertised. After a 40-year career in the marine industry and five years in automotive, I joined ILCA in October 2022. First, to share a little bit about myself, I’m married to Beverley
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By Clive Humphris I was born in the UK and studied engineering at Coventry University. In 1974, my wife and I emigrated to Australia, where we raised our four children. I had an over 30-year career in the automotive industry, leading various engineering teams involved in computer simulation, design/testing of engines, aerodynamics, body structures, and
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The ILCA Technical team is responsible for protecting the one design of the class. They audit boat production on-site to ensure builder compliance and quality, and they develop tools for continuous improvement. With this team’s active monitoring, any sailor buying a boat from an ILCA-approved builder can rest assured that their ILCA dinghy will be
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