Laser-Racing Articles
Marstrand 2025: New Champions, Fresh Legends, and History Rewritten at the ILCA Europeans
ILCA 7: Britain Extends Its Empire on the Water Once again, Great Britain proved the dominant force in the ILCA 7 class. Their medal count now sits at 40 – more than double Germany’s tally and far ahead of Sweden and Croatia. Michael Beckett GBR stood tall with Gold, his teammate Finley Dickinson GBR took Bronze, and Silver went to Duko Bos NED.
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From rising stars to seasoned greats – Marstrand 2025 rewrote the European sailing story
26-08-2025
The windy shores of Whitstable Yacht Club reverberated with spirited competition as it hosted Laserfest 2025, a celebration of Laser/ILCA racing. With an impressive line-up of 40 boats, the event not only boosted the sailing participation of Whitstable’s local sailors, but also wooed entries from clubs as far-flung as Yorkshire.
The opening day saw an east-blowing F3 to F4/5 wind, accompanied by clear skies. These conditions were a boon for the race management team, steered by PRO Tom Bruton, who launched five consecutive sprint races of 20-30 minutes duration each. Competitors returned in time to catch the Wimbledon women’s final.
15-07-2025