ILCA (Laser)

ILCA Dinghy Class (Formerly known as the Laser)

Discover the Thrill of Sailing with Georges River Sailing Club ILCA Class Fleet.

Ever wanted to experience the freedom of flying across the water under sail? Now is your chance!

Whether you’re completely new to sailing, looking for fun or an experienced old hand thinking of getting back into sailing, Georges River ILCA sailing is a fantastic way to get out on the water, and enjoy some friendly competition.

Botany Bay/Georges River is without question the best place in Sydney to sail, with its beautiful sandy beach, easy launching of your boat, clear winds, no ferries and other harbour traffic, plenty of parking, and great club facilities to relax in and discuss the day’s sailing.

The ILCA dinghy is exciting, rewarding, and sailed by people of all ages and experience levels around the world.

Former and current GRSC Sailors have won 8 World, 8 National and 34 State Titles in the various ILCA categories during its proud history of sponsoring ILCA sailing at the club.

The ILCA Formula has a 3-rig option the ILCA 4, 6 & 7 making it suitable for a wide range of ability and body weights, typically 50 to 100kg. It’s a simple and economical way to keep sailing in all wind strengths.

Our welcoming sailing community is always happy to help newcomers learn the ropes and build confidence on the water.

GRSC conducts learn to sail courses with experienced coaches. We have learn-to-sail pathways into ILCA, with ILCA Discovery sessions for sailors ready to move into the class. Currently, our ILCA Youth are all intermediate or open level, Opti or open skiff graduates, above 45kg and assessed by their coach for readiness.

• Learn new skills. GRSC offers training programs and workshops to enhance your ILCA sailing abilities and continue to grow as a sailor.
• Feel the excitement of dinghy sailing.
• Meet a friendly community of sailors.
• Enjoy racing—or simply sail for fun!

Come and give it a try—your next adventure is waiting for you on the Georges River!
New and old sailors are welcome. The ILCA fleet race on Saturday afternoons and ILCA youth and kids sail Sunday mornings.

Get involved and discover why ILCA sailing is loved around the world!

How to get into ILCA sailing at GRSC.

You already have an ILCA? – Fantastic, you have made a great decision.

You don’t have an ILCA? – No worries, GRSC have club ILCA’s that are available for trial and available as part of the subscription model for youth sailors.

Either way, the best way forward is to contact the GRSC ILCA Class Captain via the link below or the GRSC contact page.

Boudy de Haas - ILCA Class Captain

For more information about ILCA Sailing: link to ILCA Australia website https://ilca.au/