ILCA

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/.

Coaching fees

  • Laser Masters €450/season (training once a week)
  • Laser Hobby (beginners) €450/season (training once a week)
  • Laser Masters Academy  €820 (training 3 times a week, fitness training, fitness tests)
  • The equipment charge is €300/season if you use the club’s boat in training. The fees include a 10% VAT.

Click here to pay (Holvi)

Participating in the training group requires junior or crew membership. If you want to keep your dinghy at EPS, you must be a member and a pay a small fee.
The training fee and equipment charge are paid in advance  in two instalments through Holvi before season start and  in August. Those who begin in August only pay for the rest of the season. Weekend camps are priced separately.

Interested? More information from the team leaders:

Asko Huumonen (asko.huumonen [at] espoonpursiseura.fi )

Training schedule:

  • We have weekly coached training from the beginning of May to mid October on Mondays and Tuesdays at 5–7 pm, with Mondays reserved for the more experienced sailors and Tuesdays focusing on the basics.
  • Weekend camps in the spring and autumn
  • Training for competitive sailing rules
  • Working bees to maintain the club’s Laser dinghies
  • Sailors with competitive goals may also, as per agreement, take part in Masters Academy
  • Participation in Laser (ILCA) class regattas (Ranking/Masters, depending on individual interest)