Laser-Racing Articles
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.
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Malta Welcomes the Masters: Sun, Sail, and the Start of a Big ILCA Season
25-11-2025
From the very first boat arriving at the Balatonfüredi Yacht Club, it was clear that this year’s edition would be a record-breaker. The ILCA 4 class (formerly Laser 4.7) was the star of the show, with 84 entries, making it the largest fleet of the event. The ILCA 6 class drew international attention with high-profile sailors including Nethra Kumanan (India), the first Indian woman to qualify for the Olympic Games in sailing, Ameena Shah (Kuwait), and Ines Gmati (Tunisia).
24-09-2025
The 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy closed in Marstrand after six days of shifting breezes, rising swells, and fierce racing. When the spray settled, Europe’s best had been crowned in the ILCA 7, ILCA 6 Women, and ILCA 6 Men fleets. This year’s results didn’t just decide medals – they carved fresh names into the ILCA Hall of Fame and rewrote the historical record.
26-08-2025
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