More drama for ILCA organization

For major fast food chains, making sure the meals are the same at each location must be hard. Just ask the International Laser Class Association as it wrestles with one of its boat builders. In September 2025, ILCA withdrew approval of Performance Sailcraft Australia (PSA) as a builder for the class, which prompted PSA to find legal relief. Here’s an update from ILCA:

Performance Sailcraft Australia (PSA) initiated legal proceedings against ILCA in the High Court of New Zealand, claiming that ILCA’s withdrawal of PSA as an approved builder was unlawful. The matter was heard by the Court after PSA sought an interim injunction.

On October 30, 2025, the Court granted interim relief and instructed ILCA to issue the following statement:

“Approval of Performance Sailcraft Australia reinstated Pending a Court’s final decision on the International Laser Class Association’s (ILCA) 27 August 2025 termination of its 9 April 2024 agreement with Performance Sailcraft Australia (PSA), the Court has prohibited ILCA from taking any steps to implement that termination. Pending that decision, PSA continues as an ILCA-approved Builder under the ILCA Class Rules. ILCA’s 28 August 2025 announcement to the contrary is to be disregarded.”

Essentially, the Court wants ILCA to freeze any further action on this matter and to allow PSA to continue operating as an approved builder until the underlying dispute is resolved at trial or by settlement.

ILCA remains committed to protecting the values that define our class and ensuring that ILCA sailors continue to enjoy fair, competitive, one-design racing around the world. We will provide further updates as more information becomes available.

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