Training
Training For Everyone
A frequent and diverse ILCA training program is in place across the UK. ILCA UK run some very successful open training in a host of locations across the UK, whilst the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation run some world-class training from the comfort of WPNSA.
This season we have an amazing line up of Grand Prix’s. These are local club regattas, counting towards an overall regional series. These are great opportunities to put your training into action! Check out the Events page to find out when these next are.
To find a coach local to you, or to find out more information about an ILCA UK associated coach, follow our Coach Register.
Over the winter ILCA UK is running a comprehensive winter training programme, to find out more read the summary below!
ILCA UK Winter Training
ILCA UK are offering many opportunities for winter training 2024/2025
Regional Open Training for ILCA 4,ILCA6 and ILCA 7
ILCA 4
ILCA 4 Regional Open Training is a six week programme for sailors under the age of 18yrs. Sailors are expected to have experience of club sailing , be confident in sailing in strong winds and comfortable managing full days in inclement/cold weather. Sailors are required to sign up for the six weeks to ensure continuity and getting the best from the programme.
The training programme will take place across three different regions.
Twelve places are available for each region. The ILCA 4 programme is now open for sailors to sign upon the ILCA UK calendar; a great opportunity to develop skills and meet other sailors in your region.
ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 Regional Open Training
Now open for sailors to sign up on the ILCA UK Calendar. The format will be 6 weekends running between October and March. Four of the weekends will be hosted in each region, with two joint camps when all of the regions will join together, one at WPNSA and one at Draycote SC
ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 training will be open to all ages and entry will be on a per-weekend basis. An excellent opportunity to continue to develop sailing skills in your region.
National Training
National Training will be available following the October qualifiers in WPNSA. National Training is open to sailors who come in the top 50% male and top 50% female in at least three of the following events
ILCA UK Nationals
Plas Heli Qualifier
Qualifiers at WPNSA in October
Inlands at Grafham
The National Training is run by ILCA UK at WPNSA .
Articles
Transitioning into the ILCA
The complete guide and top tips to get you started on the ILCA pathway.
The ILCA is one of the most popular racing dinghies ever built and one of the most active classes here in the UK. ILCAs are found in every corner of the country and you can easily buy one and be out racing the very next day.
The ILCA is a pretty powerful step up from junior and smaller classes, so it can be quite a daunting move and I remember feeling pretty unsure about what I was doing when I first moved in. This aim of this guide is to give you some top tips to getting into the class and how you can make the most of every opportunity the class has to offer….