Laser Articles
Sailors arrived dockside to a stubborn standstill. Heavy rain swept across the venue and the race area lay glassy and lifeless, forcing a prolonged postponement ashore. For team racing sailors, used to split-second decisions and aggressive manoeuvres, the wait was as much a mental test as the racing itself.
Eventually, persistence paid off. At 11:23 local time, the first group was released onto the water as a fragile breeze filled from the shore.
© Agustín Argüelles – EurILCA
Italy and Sweden Hold the Upper Hand After a Weather-Shaken Day Two in Athens
17-12-2025
For Masters sailors — the 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+ and 70+ ILCA athletes who refuse to slow down and keep racing as hard as ever — this Malta opener promises everything we love: warm breezes, tight racing, world-class coaching, and a social programme spirited enough to make even the most seasoned sea dog grin like a rookie.
But to understand why this event matters — and why Malta is such a perfect launchpad — you need to understand the beating heart of the EurILCA Masters Series itself.
25-11-2025
The 2025 EurILCA Europa Cup HUN in Balatonfüred, Hungary, closed on a high note after three days of drama on and off the water. With 177 sailors from 16 nations, including Olympians and rising stars, the regatta confirmed its place as one of the premier fixtures on the European dinghy calendar.
24-09-2025
Whitstable Yacht Club's annual celebration of Laser/ILCA racing, Laserfest 2025, saw a robust participation of 40 boats hailing from local and distant clubs.
15-07-2025