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ILCA 6

ILCA 6

Women's single handed Olympic class and RYA recognised Youth class. Suggested weight range 55-75kgs. Previously known as the Laser Radial.

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Show news 2026 ILCA Senior Europeans Applications Open
To be held in Kastela, Croatia, from 15-22 May
Posted on 10 Jan
2026 NZ ILCA Nationals Preview
A large group of elite overseas sailors will join the cream of New Zealand ILCA sailors for
Posted on 9 Jan
Viking Marine Dun Laoghaire Frostbites week 1
Cold start to second half of the series
Posted on 9 Jan
Seventh National Title for Wearn in Hobart
Demanding 2026 ILCA Oceania & Australian Open Championships wraps up
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
US Sailing Olympic Sailing Leadership Restructure
Molly Vandemoer appointed as Director of Olympic Sailing
Posted on 5 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
Australian Sailing Team and Squad lining up
For the 2026 ILCA Oceania & Australian Open Championships
Posted on 3 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
49th Palamós Christmas Race overall
Spanish, British and Dutch emerge as the big winners
Posted on 22 Dec 2025
World Sailing invites bids to host LA28 Qualifiers
And future Youth and Women's Match Racing Worlds
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
Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 summary
Event will return to Vilamoura in 2026
Posted on 20 Dec 2025
49th Palamós Christmas Race Day 2
The second day in a row without reaching
Posted on 20 Dec 2025
USA wins Gold, Bronze at the 2025 Youth Worlds
David Coates of Coconut Grove, Florida secured the Gold in the ILCA 6 Male event
Posted on 20 Dec 2025
Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 overall
Champions crowned in Vilamoura
Posted on 19 Dec 2025
49th Palamós Christmas Race Day 1
No wind for the opening day in Girona
Posted on 19 Dec 2025
Australian Sailing Team for 2026 named
Bringing together familiar faces and an exciting new wave of athletes
Posted on 18 Dec 2025
Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 Day 4
Thrilling penultimate day sets up grand finale
Posted on 18 Dec 2025
49th Palamós Christmas Race starts Friday
216 crews from 15 countries are set to compete
Posted on 18 Dec 2025
Scottish Sailing Team Announced for 2025-26 Season
RYA Scotland is proud to announce the sailors selected
Posted on 18 Dec 2025
Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 Day 3
Stragiotti and Li make unbeaten starts in Formula Kite
Posted on 17 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
Links
ILCA 6 UK Nationals Attendance
see the full nationals attendance table here

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The sunshine and blue skies are deceptive for these ILCA 6s as the air temperature was about 3degC - Viking Marine Dun Laoghaire Frostbites week 1
© Ian Cutliffe
Zoe Thomson during the 2026 ILCA Oceania & Australian Open & Youth Championship
© Jane Austin
Zoe Thomson Australian ILCA 6 Champion
© Jane Austin
Action in the ILCA 6 fleet
© Jane Austin
Mara Stransky is the leading Aussie in the ILCA 6 Class - 2026 ILCA Oceania & Australian Open & Youth Championship Day 5
© Jane Austin
Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series Day 1
© Harry Gallagher
2026 ILCA Senior European Championships Applications Open
© EurILCA
Caribbean Sailing Association Dinghy Regatta Circuit
© Edward Penagos
Emma Plasschaert is leading the ILCA 6 Gold Fleet with two days to go - 2026 ILCA Oceania & Australian Open & Youth Championship Day 4
© Jane Austin
Australia's Sylvie Stannage resting between races in the ILCA 6 qualifying series - 2026 ILCA Oceania & Australian Open & Youth Championship
© Jane Austin
GBR's Matilda Nicholls will be fighting for a podium place in the ILCA 6s finals - 2026 ILCA Oceania & Australian Open & Youth Championship
© Jane Austin
Start of Race Three in the ILCA 6 Class on the second day of racing - 2026 ILCA Oceania & Australian Open & Youth Championship, Day 2
© Jane Austin
Sylvie Stannage is in fifth place after two heats in the qualifying series - 2026 ILCA Oceania & Australian Open & Youth Championship, Day 1
© Jane Austin
ILCA 6 Squad
© Beau Outteridge / Australian Sailing Team
Mara Stransky
© Beau Outteridge / Australian Sailing Team
ILCA 6 sailors Sylvie Stannage (left) and Gina Johnstone (right)
© Jane Austin
Evie Saunders, member of the Australian Sailing Squad, is ready for all the action in Hobart
© Jane Austin
Yorkshire Dales Brass Monkey
© Tim Olin / www.olinphoto.co.uk
Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series - John Cant leads the Old Boats standings
© Tim Olin / www.olinphoto.co.uk
Toby Wagget, winner of the Manel Albalat Trophy as overall champion - 49th Palamós Christmas Race
© Oscar Torveo
49th Palamós Christmas Race
© Oscar Torveo
49th Palamós Christmas Race
© Oscar Torveo
49th Palamós Christmas Race
© Oscar Torveo
The boats ready at CN Costa Brava–Vela Palamós - 49th Palamós Christmas Race Day 2
© Oscar Torveo
Men's ILCA 6 gold for the USA's David Coates in the Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 at Vilamoura, Portugal
© Nuno Fortinho Mendes / World Sailing
Spain's Irene de Tomas celebrates Female ILCA 6 gold in the Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 at Vilamoura, Portugal
© Nuno Fortinho Mendes / World Sailing
ILCA6 National Squad
© Beau Outteridge
Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 at Vilamoura, Portugal Day 3
© João Costa Ferreira / World Sailing
Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 at Vilamoura, Portugal Day 3
© João Costa Ferreira / World Sailing
Cloe Turner (NZL) - Day 2 - Girls ILCA 6 - Day 2 - Youth Sailing Championships - December 16, 2025 - Vilamoura
© Nuno Fortinho Mendes/Prow Media