The ILCA (Laser) group is for anyone who wants to sail a dinghy. During the training season, they sail in groups corresponding to own level, with the goals ranging from simply having fun to doing well in national competitions. If sailing a dinghy is a new thing for you, you can join in by attending a beginner’s course, which will teach you enough to manage on the water independently. The group consists of both young people and adults who are beginners, or some more competitive sailors.

Laser courses were started at EPS in 2014, and interest has been increasing steadily every year. Laser (ILCA) is the world’s most popular dinghy sailed single-handed, and as a result boats are easy to come by. The three rigs available ensure that a laser can be handled just as easily by young people and adults.

When you start, you will not necessarily need your own Laser dinghy, as the club has five dinghies at its disposal. If you become enthusiastic about the sport, you will likely want to have your own. Lasers are available at reasonable cost, for example at http://www.saillaser.fi/veneporssi/.