The ILCA Fleet
If you’re looking for a fleet with great racing, great social and supporting a wide range of abilities, you’ve found it!
- Fleet Captain Tony Woods
- Email sailondon@queenmary.org.uk to join ILCA group emails
- Link to Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/qmilcafleet
A message from your class captain:
Welcome to QM from the ILCA Fleet!
My name is Tony Woods and I've been Fleet Captain for a few years now. We have an amazing fleet at QM with good turn outs on Sunday mornings (all year round) and Wednesday evenings (in the summer). Competition at the front is intense, with World Champions fighting it out with ex National Champions - we even have our very own Olympian! (At the recent Masters Worlds we had 3 podium finishes and a 4th place!).
However, we also have huge range of levels, so whatever your experience there will always be someone to race against. I run regular training after racing on Sundays and before racing on Wednesdays. I've also teamed everyone up with a mentor/mentee - front of the fleet to help the middle of the fleet, middle of the fleet to help the back of the fleet, so you can have some individual coaching from someone more experienced. Occasionally I'll organise a whole day's training - usually on a Saturday in holiday times.
One of the big social highlights of the QM year is the Christmas lunch and Prize Giving, usually around the middle of December. In the winter we have at least one ILCA social evening, usually the week before the start of the Wednesday Evening Series.
Come and see us any Sunday pre or post club race - Let the office know if you would like to join our mailing list to keep up to date with news - Or follow us at QM ILCAs on Facebook
See you on the water soon.
ILCA BIG Sunday Dates for 2025:
- Sunday 2nd February
- Sunday 11th May
- Sunday 27th July (amended from Sunday 29th June)
- Sunday 5th October
- Sunday 16th November
ILCA BIG Sunday Series 2025 consists of ten races with 8 to count. Visiting Sailors are most welcome to join for these dates by paying the ILCA Series Non-Member Entry Fee below and signing up for the races you are entering in the relevant series. Please see Notice of Race.
ILCA WOMENS COACHING DAY
ILCA Women's Day - Following the success of this initiative that started here in 2024, Queen Mary Sailing Club and International Laser Class Association - ILCA are joining forces to invite all women sailors to another fantastic day of coaching! Whether you're a club member or a visiting sailor, don't miss this incredible opportunity to enhance your skills with expert guidance!
Join ILCA Coach Ellie Cumpsty and Jess Perkins, for a coaching day designed for all women ILCA sailors – from those new to ILCAs and racing to experienced club racers!
Participants are expected to have their own ILCA sailing dinghy, which can be hired from the club, however, Club ILCAs are limited. Please secure your boat before booking!
What to Expect:
- Hands-on coaching to refine your technique and race strategies
- Supportive environment tailored for intermediate sailors
- Open to all women sailors – ILCA members and non-members alike
- All participants are invited to join Club Racing on Sunday at no extra cost!
Details:
- Date: Saturday, 18th October
- Location: Queen Mary Sailing Club
- Price: £55.00
- Boat Hire: £30.00 (if required)
- Spaces are limited, so book now to secure your spot.
