ILCA Laser District 8 Downstate New York

03/05/2025

District 8 sailors! The Nationals are coming to District 8 in 2025 - sign up early and often.

District 8 Champs will be held at Shelter Island YC the week prior to Nationals for anyone coming in early, or for folks who just want to practice. Some housing available on a first-come first serve basis for that one. Details to follow.

Make your plans now for the 2025 ILCA US Championships @ Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club (Oyster Bay, NY, USA) June 27 - 29! See full announcement... https://mailchi.mp/ilcanasailing.org/2025_us_champs

12/10/2024

09/05/2024

American YC in Rye, NY is hosting a Laser regatta for 4.7s/Radials/full rigs Oct. 12-13. Sign up today:

2024 American Yacht Club Laser Regatta event details.

09/05/2024

Another great event in North Haven with 37 Lasers on the line.

08/27/2024

Reminder that this Saturday, August 31, is the annual Labor Day Regatta in North Haven, NY at Bud Rogers's house. Competitors meeting at 2 pm - please let us know if you need details. Expecting 30+ boats on the line as usual.

08/14/2024

Great conference on tap in Sag Harbor, NY in 12 days that includes 2008 Radial gold medalist Anna Tunnicliffe Tobias as a panelist. Sign up today!

Sag Harbor Women's Sailing Conference event details.

08/06/2024

Two great regattas coming up in our region this month:
1. Ward Bell Memorial Regatta Aug. 17 @ Hempstead Harbor Club. Registration: https://hempsteadharbourclub.com/regatta/yGQsTxwOAz

2. Annual Labor Day Weekend Regatta in Noyack Bay @ Bud Rogers's house Saturday, August 31. Loaner boats available if you contact Bud - let us know if you need more info. 35+ boats expected as usual.

08/01/2024

American YC in Rye, NY will host District 8 Champs again - Oct. 12-13, 2024. NOR and registration to follow. AYC has been racing Lasers on Thursday nights all summer - photo below. Send in your District 8 action and let us know how your fleet is doing!

07/31/2024

2024 US Masters is coming up.... September 20-22, at Eastern Yacht Club in iconic Marblehead, Massachusetts. Don't miss the early registration deadline of Aug 9th!

2024 ILCA USA Masters Regatta event details.

07/30/2024

The Ward Bell Regatta is August 17-18 in Hempstead Harbor. For more information, please reach out to the Hempstead Harbor Laser fleet - https://www.hempsteadharbourclub.com/laser-fleet

07/16/2024

Some drone shots of Monday night racing at Shelter Island YC. Send us your fleet photos!