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ILCA 4

ILCA 4

The normal ILCA hull but with a rig measuring 4.7sq. meters, this is a great boat for those too light to sail the larger rigs, but want the pedigree. Previously known as the Laser 4.7.

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Show news NZ ILCA Nationals - A glorious Day 1
Two great races in solid hiking conditions today for the first day of the NZ ILCA championships
Posted today at 8:26 am
EurILCA Sustainability Programme – Impact Report
EurILCA Sustainability Programme – Impact Report 2019–2025
Posted on 11 Jan
SDAT - ASAF India International Youth Championship
The regatta provided a strong competitive platform for emerging talent
Posted on 11 Jan
2026 NZ ILCA Nationals Preview
A large group of elite overseas sailors will join the cream of New Zealand ILCA sailors
Posted on 9 Jan
ILCA Oceania AUS Open & Youth Championship overall
Wearn and Thomson crowned as the new Australian ILCA Champions
Posted on 8 Jan
ILCA Oceania & AUS Open & Youth Championship day 5
Queensland's Mara Stransky leads the Aussie females
Posted on 7 Jan
ILCA Oceania & AUS Open & Youth Championship day 4
Wearn rules River Derwent and it's Moving Day for the ILCA 6 Women
Posted on 6 Jan
ILCA Oceania & AUS Open & Youth Championship day 3
Finals test ahead for 191 ILCA sailors
Posted on 6 Jan
ILCA Oceania & AUS Open & Youth Championship day 2
Hungary's Maria Erdi takes the lead in the ILCA 6 class
Posted on 4 Jan
ILCA Oceania & AUS Open & Youth Championship day 1
Wearn and Plasschaert lead the charge in Hobart
Posted on 3 Jan
Draycote Youth Open
Home-grown youngsters demonstrating winning ways to claim a clutch of prizes
Posted on 2 Jan
All set for ILCA Oceania Championship in Hobart
Shaping up to be a fantastic week of sailing with 191 entries on the start line
Posted on 2 Jan
Fair, safe and fun racing
That's the plan for the 2026 ILCA Oceania Solidarity Squad
Posted on 1 Jan
We want you on the podium in 2026
Here's 10% off and a free hat!
Posted on 26 Dec 2025
2026 ILCA 4 Youth Europeans - Application Open
To be held in Murcia, Spain, between 11-18 April
Posted on 23 Dec 2025
49th Palamós Christmas Race overall
Spanish, British and Dutch emerge as the big winners
Posted on 22 Dec 2025
World's best ILCA sailors ready to race in Hobart
In the 2026 Oceania and Australian ILCA Open and Youth Championships
Posted on 22 Dec 2025
49th Palamós Christmas Race Day 3
Finally the conditions that Palamós Bay is renowned for
Posted on 21 Dec 2025
49th Palamós Christmas Race Day 2
The second day in a row without reaching
Posted on 20 Dec 2025
49th Palamós Christmas Race Day 1
No wind for the opening day in Girona
Posted on 19 Dec 2025
49th Palamós Christmas Race starts Friday
216 crews from 15 countries are set to compete
Posted on 18 Dec 2025
Countdown to 49th Palamós Christmas Race
More than 350 sailors from 15 countries will compete in the international regatta
Posted on 16 Dec 2025
NacionalGest Christmas Regatta 2025
Excitement and festive spirit light up the weekend in Cascais
Posted on 12 Dec 2025
Sayers & Co Schnapper Point Regatta entries open
Sail the Point your way this summer at Mornington Yacht Club
Posted on 11 Dec 2025
Sailing in Paradise - escape the winter blues!
Thailand's stunning Royal Varuna Yacht Club offers incredible sailing throughout the year
Posted on 9 Dec 2025
ILCA Team Racing Europeans overall
Italy makes history as inaugural champions
Posted on 8 Dec 2025
ILCA Team Racing Europeans day 3
Tight battle at the top in Greece
Posted on 7 Dec 2025
ILCA Team Racing Europeans day 2
Italy and Sweden lead after challenging day
Posted on 6 Dec 2025
Youth Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura Sailing
A total of 52 young sailors from several countries took part
Posted on 5 Dec 2025
ILCA Team Racing Europeans day 1
Winds, waves, and thrills in Athens
Posted on 5 Dec 2025
Links
ILCA 4 UK Nationals Attendance
see the full nationals attendance table here

Photos

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Weinhardt overtaking during Barbados Sailing Week Junior Regatta
© Peter Marshall
36th Starcross Steamer
© Garnett Showell
Thomas Cooper ILCA 4 Australian Champion
© Jane Austin
Joshua Zhang won Race Nine of the ILCA 4 Silver Fleet - 2026 ILCA Oceania & Australian Open & Youth Championship Day 5
© Jane Austin
Chichester Yacht Club 2026 Snowflake Series Day 1
© Mark Green
The ILCA 4 Gold Fleet - 2026 ILCA Oceania & Australian Open & Youth Championship Day 4
© Jane Austin
ILCA 4 Solidarity sailor Kiera Dimock from New Zealand - 2026 ILCA Oceania & Australian Open & Youth Championship
© Jane Austin
Murray Duthie leading the ILCA 4s on the third day of racing - 2026 ILCA Oceania & Australian Open & Youth Championship
© Jane Austin
Close racing in the ILCA 4 Class in Hobart - 2026 ILCA Oceania & Australian Open & Youth Championship, Day 2
© Jane Austin
ILCA 4 Solidarity sailors Spacey Harper and Matilda Tarring sailing side by side on Day One of racing - 2026 ILCA Oceania & Australian Open & Youth Championship, Day 1
© Jane Austin
Draycote Youth Open
© Malcolm Lewin / malcolmlewinphotography.zenfolio.com
Draycote Youth Open
© Malcolm Lewin / malcolmlewinphotography.zenfolio.com
Draycote Youth Open
© Malcolm Lewin / malcolmlewinphotography.zenfolio.com
There will be lots of action across the 191-boat fleet over the next week of racing in Hobart
© Jane Austin
The Solidarity Program sailors are identified by the blue turtle on the ILCA 4 sail
© Jane Austin
2026 ILCA 4 Youth Europeans Applications Open
© EurILCA
Marc Abara, winner of the Diputació de Girona Trophy for Best Youth Sailor - 49th Palamós Christmas Race
© Oscar Torveo
49th Palamós Christmas Race
© Oscar Torveo
Dell Quay Sailing Club Frostbite Series Day 1
© James Pound and Peter Binning
The sailors preparing their boats - 49th Palamós Christmas Race Day 2
© Oscar Torveo
Boats set up and ready to launch - Sayers & Co Schnapper Point Regatta
© Al Dillon
Digby and Will all smiles during 2024 Schnapper Regatta
© Al Dillon
Celebrations after the ILCA Team Racing European Championship at Athens
© Agustín Argüelles / AASailing
ILCA Team Racing European Championship at Athens Prize Giving
© Agustín Argüelles / AASailing
Celebrations after the ILCA Team Racing European Championship at Athens
© Agustín Argüelles / AASailing
ILCA Team Racing European Championship at Athens Prize Giving
© Agustín Argüelles / AASailing
ILCA Team Racing European Championship at Athens Prize Giving
© Agustín Argüelles / AASailing
ILCA Team Racing European Championship at Athens Prize Giving
© Agustín Argüelles / AASailing
ILCA Team Racing European Championship at Athens - Day 3
© Agustín Argüelles / AASailing
ILCA Team Racing European Championship at Athens - Day 3
© Agustín Argüelles / AASailing