Getting to the 2019 Oceania and Australian Laser Sailing Championships.

Have you booked your transport yet for this years Laser Nationals ?

The Spirit of Tasmania have generously offered special rates for those travelling to this years Laser Nationals in Devonport, Tasmania.

Click the below link or call them direct to get your quote and make your booking.

Oceania Laser Masters Championships Update

Dear Sailors, two changes have been made to improve the Oceania Fiji Masters in October.

Firstly we have combined the Radial event with the Standard Rig one to be run between 13th and 19th October (with racing 15th to 19th October) i.e. same as for the original Standard Rig event. We will have enough charter boats to manage this and having the two rigs together will make a better and more exciting event.

Second we have introduced the new Corinthian Category to allow sailors aged 21 to 34 to participate. This category is proving popular with local sailors. Read below for details.

The Notice of Race posted HERE and the on line entry HERE now reflect these two changes.

Entries for the event will cut off on the 13th September, please make sure you have your charter booking in by July 31st with PSA.

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Inaugural Womens Laser Regatta

Family, Friends and Fiji

Family, friends and Fiji!

Inquiries are flying in for the inaugural Oceania Laser Masters Championship which will see the fleet take over the Denarau region of Fiji’s main island from the 13th to 26th of October this year.

So far eight countries are set to be represented for the two event regatta which includes the standard and radial rigs. Sailors from Australia, New Zealand, UK, USA, Hawaii, Thailand, Singapore and of course Fiji, are on the entry list to enjoy the tranquil surroundings and epic racing. Continue reading

FIJI – Oceania Laser Masters Championships

Laser Masters Sailors get excited, the 2018 Oceania Laser Masters Championships are being held at the luxurious Sofitel Resort and Spa in Denaraua Island, Fiji.

Warm water, perfect breeze, absolute paradise !

Brand new Laser charter boats will be supplied for the event, limited to 100 boats.

Report: Oceania and Australian Open Laser Championships 2018

Report: Oceania and Australian Open Laser Championships 2018

The Open Laser Championships for 2018 were held in Brisbane and hosted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. A total of 175 Lasers competed across 4.7, Radial and Standard rigs in breezes ranging from 6 knots up to 20 knots gusts on windward – leeward courses. The days were hot with mostly good afternoon sea breezes and occasionally the threat of an afternoon thunderstorm. Although sailing was cancelled on one day due to a lack of breeze, eleven of the scheduled twelve races were completed. Continue reading

Bruce Kirby appointed to Order of Canada

Bruce Kirby appointed to Order of Canada

2018 ILCA Laser Worlds

Dear Laser Sailors

Important information for submitting applications to compete in Laser World Championships in 2018. 

ILCA Laser World Championships events page: 

   https://sailing.laserinternational.org/

(1) Applications for entry for the following Laser World Championships will be accepted from Tuesday, 9 January through Tuesday, 20 February:

•    2018 ILCA Laser Radial Men’s World Championship
•    2018 ILCA Laser Under-21 World Championships
•    2018 ILCA Laser 4.7 Youth World Championships

Please ensure your sailors are aware that if they do not apply by the 20 February 2018 application deadline they may have little chance to receive an entry offer. Continue reading

Laser Class Rule Changes Approved

In 2017 there were four rule change proposals put forward before the ILCA class membership for vote. All four changes were approved by more than two-thirds of voting members in addition to being approved by the World Council, the Advisory Council and World Sailing, all of which are required in order to modify class rules.

Class Rule Changes Approved

Effective beginning 1 January 2018

1) Electronic Compasses

Rule 22 was changed to allow the use of certain electronic digital compasses that are not GPS Enabled. ILCA will maintain a list of approved compasses on the ILCA website as an interpretation to the Class Rules. This rule change was approved with 81% “Yes” votes.

Click here to see the electronic compasses that have been approved for use after 1 January 2018.  Continue reading