Irish Laser/ILCA Sailing Dinghy News & Regatta Results
Howth Yacht Club teenager Eve McMahon leads Irish hopes at the final international event before the Olympic Games at the Allianz regatta at Medemblik, Holland this week and lies in 11th place in the 58-boat women's ILCA 6/Radial fleet. Ireland's Tokyo…
Laser 4.7 World Championships Gets The Green Light for Dun Laoghaire Harbour This August
2nd June 2021 Laser
After months of doubt as to whether Covid related travel restrictions would prevent the Laser ( now known as the 'ILCA' 4.7) World Championships from going ahead in Dun Laoghaire Harbour, the organisers have confirmed the August event is proceeding.…
Annalise Murphy Among the Stars at Allianz Regatta Pre-Olympic Test in Holland
2nd June 2021 Annalise Murphy
Ireland's Annalise Murphy finds herself in a Rio replay of five years ago this week when she confronts fellow 2016 podium finishers, Marit Bouwmeester (NED) and Anne-Marie Rindom (DEN) as the 2021 Hempel World Cup Series kicks off at the Allianz Regatta in…
The Irish Laser Association's Masters Championship is for the first time introducing an innovative Novice Cup to encourage newer adult sailors to participate. This year's Irish Laser Association's Masters Championship, sponsored by MGM Boats and taking place in Royal St.…
Newcastle RNLI Assists Group of Laser Dinghy Sailors in Difficulty in Challenging Seas
24th May 2021 RNLI Lifeboats
Newcastle RNLI in County Down came to the aid of a group of sailors yesterday afternoon (Sunday 23 May) after two vessels got into difficulty off the South Promenade. The inshore D class lifeboat was requested to launch shortly after…
The Irish Laser Association’s Masters Championships, sponsored by MGM Boats and taking place in Royal St. George Yacht Club on June 12-13 looks set to be the first national sailing competition of 2021. Taking place just days after the Government…
Irish Laser Men Now Focus on Paris 2024 After Lynch Fails to Qualify for Tokyo
25th April 2021 Tokyo 2020
Ireland can only look to the future and Paris 2024 - just three years away - for its next chance to compete in the men's singlehanded Laser class following Finn Lynch's failure to qualify Ireland in the Laser event for Tokyo 2020…
Hopes of Tokyo Olympic Slot Fading for Finn Lynch at Halfway Stage of Vilamoura ILCA Regatta
21st April 2021 Tokyo 2020
Irish hopes of landing one of the Olympic country spots at the 2021 ILCA Vilamoura European Continental qualifier for the Olympic single-handed dinghy men faded considerably following disappointing results on day three of the competition. Sailed in 18 to 20…
Ireland's 'ILCA 7' Men Prepare for Olympic Battle for Tokyo Place in Vilamoura
19th April 2021 Tokyo 2020
As Ireland embarks on its last chance to qualify for the Tokyo Olympic regatta today, there is a new lexicon when it comes to talking about Lasers - the full rig is now known as the ILCA 7, the Radial…
Finn Lynch Leads Irish Laser Dinghy Men in Last Fight for Tokyo Olympic Qualification in Portugal
19th April 2021 Tokyo 2020
Ireland is hoping a five-man team in Portugal can take one of two final nation places in the final men's Laser Olympic qualifier in Vilamoura starting on Monday. Vilamoura International Regatta is the last chance for the Laser sailors to…
Howth Radial Sailor Aoife Hopkins Heads for Vilamoura Regatta With Mercedes Benz Support
17th April 2021 Tokyo 2020
Olympic ambition runs deep for Howth Radial sailor Aoife Hopkins. After the controversially cut short Olympic trial last year, the 22-year-old is back in her ILCA 6 dinghy and en route this weekend to the Vilamoura International Regatta in Portugal. Her ongoing efforts…
The Irish Laser Association’s 2021 pre-season virtual training programme kicks off this Tuesday, April 6th with what the organisers promise to be a fun and informative session geared at new and recent converts to the Laser class in Ireland. As…
The Irish Laser Association is launching a comprehensive virtual training programme geared towards new and regular fleet sailors across the island. While the Laser one-design dinghy is officially 50 this year, in Ireland the fleet has probably never been stronger.…
Marine insurer Craftinsure has renewed its partnership arrangement with the Irish Laser dinghy class Association for 2021. "Ireland has produced some great Laser sailors in recent years, and we're proud to have been able to help a little in supporting…
Barton Marine’s Laser dinghy kits have now been approved as class legal for the Laser class, providing an option for sailors looking for lightweight, free-running gear to upgrade their one-design Laser. Extensively tested, sailors across the globe can train and…
With the continued interest in Laser dinghy sailing among adults, the Dún Laoghaire harbour Laser fleet has announced the launch of an adult pathway that supports adults from beginner level right up to elite racing. The Laser with all its…
