ILCA Statement on legal proceedings
by ILCA Class Association 31 Oct 14:23 PDT
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On September 20, 2025, ILCA sent an email titled "ILCA Announcement: Protecting the One-Design Integrity of the Class."
Subsequently, Performance Sailcraft Australia (PSA) initiated legal proceedings against ILCA in the High Court of New Zealand, claiming that ILCA's withdrawal of PSA as an approved builder was unlawful. The matter was heard by the Court after PSA sought an interim injunction.
On 30 October 2025, the Court granted interim relief and instructed ILCA to issue the following statement:
"Approval of Performance Sailcraft Australia reinstated
Pending a Court's final decision on the International Laser Class Association's (ILCA) 27 August 2025 termination of its 9 April 2024 agreement with Performance Sailcraft Australia (PSA), the Court has prohibited ILCA from taking any steps to implement that termination. Pending that decision, PSA continues as an ILCA-approved Builder under the ILCA Class Rules. ILCA's 28 August 2025 announcement to the contrary is to be disregarded."
Essentially, the Court wants ILCA to freeze any further action on this matter and to allow PSA to continue operating as an approved builder until the underlying dispute is resolved at trial or by settlement.
ILCA remains committed to protecting the values that define our class and ensuring that ILCA sailors continue to enjoy fair, competitive, one-design racing around the world. We will provide further updates as more information becomes available.