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ILCA 7

Olympic singlehanded sailing dinghy that is sailed everywhere. Huge circuits throughout the UK and the World. Previously known as the Laser.

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Show news LA 2028: The Data Driving the Olympic Cycle
The Trofeo Princess Sofia is a landmark in the sailing calendar
Posted on 20 Mar Sailingfast ILCA 7 National Open at Warsash
Spectators enjoyed live GPS tracking and streaming from the media RIB
Posted on 19 Mar Olympic sailing elite set for French Olympic Week
This iconic event will bring together several hundred sailors from more than 50 nations
Posted on 18 Mar Mallorca Sailing Centre Regatta Overall
Palma Bay was hit by strong winds during the final day
Posted on 16 Mar Mallorca Sailing Centre Regatta 2026 day 1
Over 300 boats took part in the prelude to the Trofeo Princesa Sofia
Posted on 13 Mar Vaikobi Hiker Force Suit Gen 2 is here
Developed in partnership with Laser Master World Champion Brett Beyer
Posted on 11 Mar EurILCA Team Racing European Championship preview
To be held in Athens, Greece from 10-13 December
Posted on 9 Mar Thailand in January and February 2027
Ideal racing destination for ILCA and OK Dinghy sailors
Posted on 8 Mar Over 470 women set for the Princesa Sofía Mallorca
Including the Youth World Sailor of the Year
Posted on 8 Mar 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships bids open
World Sailing is inviting MNAs, venues, organisations and cities to submit bids
Posted on 4 Mar Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series overall
Series comes to a dramatic close after 14 races
Posted on 3 Mar Miles of Smiles
How Duncan Hepplewhite's hours on the M6 keep sailors happy
Posted on 2 Mar Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 at Vilamoura overall
Winners decided in the 470, 49er, 49erFX, ILCA 7 and ILCA 6 classes
Posted on 1 Mar Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 at Vilamoura Day 3
A northerly breeze sets the tone
Posted on 27 Feb Over 700 teams set for Trofeo Princesa Sofía
The trickle of registrations has not stopped with a month to go
Posted on 27 Feb Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 at Vilamoura Day 2
High-Level Competition Intensifies
Posted on 26 Feb Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 at Vilamoura Day 1
A record fleet of 416 sailors from 44 countries are competing
Posted on 25 Feb New video: Harken's new ILCA kicker
We take a look at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026
Posted on 25 Feb Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series update
Yet another windy weekend for races 11 and 12
Posted on 25 Feb Pom Green: Born into Boatbuilding
The Switch revolution, and the ethos behind Element 6 Evolution
Posted on 25 Feb Micky Beckett on the appeal of the Switch
ILCA Olympian chooses the foiler when he's not campaigning his ILCA
Posted on 23 Feb 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca in mixed mode
Los Angeles 2028 will be the second Olympic Games with two events for mixed crews
Posted on 21 Feb Brand-new GP Watercraft website
Living and breathing the mantra 'Crafted for Performance. Shaped by Experience.'
Posted on 20 Feb Plenty to celebrate with Ovington Boats
At the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026
Posted on 20 Feb ILCA UK set for the Dinghy Show
There will be plenty to talk about on the ILCA stand
Posted on 19 Feb GP Watercraft set to thrill at the Dinghy Show
A bumper display of exciting boats and kit on Stand L35
Posted on 16 Feb Port de Andratx to make Princesa Sofía even bigger
The sixth venue adding to the considerable structure of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca
Posted on 12 Feb World Sailing invites sailing community responses
As part of Olympic events review for the post-LA28 Games programme
Posted on 9 Feb ILCA Thailand National Championships 2026
102 helms from 15 nations race at the Royal Varuna Yacht Club
Posted on 7 Feb Lanzarote International Regatta 2026 overall
French, Dutch and Croatian champions crowned
Posted on 5 Feb
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Jay Leon competing at the 2017 Laser North Americans
© Jay Leon Collection Sailingfast ILCA UK National Open at Warsash
© Lotte Johnson / www.lottejohnson.com ILCA 7 winners - Sailingfast ILCA UK National Open at Warsash
© Megan Farrer Captures Sailingfast ILCA UK National Open at Warsash
© Lotte Johnson / www.lottejohnson.com Sailingfast ILCA UK National Open at Warsash
© Lotte Johnson / www.lottejohnson.com 56th edition of the Semaine Olympique Française
© Sailing Energy / FFVOILE ILCAs on the way - Howth Round the Island Dinghy Race
© Neil Murphy Hugh Delap, overall ILCA winner - Howth Round the Island Dinghy Race
© Neil Murphy XV Zona FIV ILCA
© Alexander Panzeri XV Zona FIV ILCA
© Alexander Panzeri XV Zona FIV ILCA
© Alexander Panzeri 2023 Allianz Sailing World Championships
© Sailing Energy / World Sailing Dan O'Connell in the final race of the Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series
© Neil Murphy Daragh Peelo and V Samoilovs in the final race of the Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series
© Neil Murphy 8th Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 Day 4
© Prow Media 8th Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 Day 2
© Prow Media Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series races 11 and 12
© Neil Murphy Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series races 11 and 12
© Neil Murphy Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series races 11 and 12
© Neil Murphy Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series races 11 and 12
© Neil Murphy Howth Round the Island Dinghy Race
© Dave Jones Youth Icicle Series at Bough Beech day 3
© Sarah Seddon ILCA Thailand National Championships 2026 at the Royal Varuna Yacht Club
© RVYC ILCA Thailand National Championships 2026 at the Royal Varuna Yacht Club
© RVYC ILCA Thailand National Championships 2026 at the Royal Varuna Yacht Club
© RVYC ILCA Thailand National Championships 2026 at the Royal Varuna Yacht Club
© RVYC ILCA Thailand National Championships 2026 at the Royal Varuna Yacht Club
© RVYC ILCA Thailand National Championships 2026 at the Royal Varuna Yacht Club
© RVYC ILCA Thailand National Championships 2026 at the Royal Varuna Yacht Club
© RVYC Men's ILCA podium - Lanzarote International Regatta 2026
© Sailing Energy / Lanzarote Sailing Center
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