April 23rd, 2013
(April 23, 2013) – On 22 March the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) published a statement concerning the Laser Class dispute and proceedings filed by attorneys acting for Bruce Kirby. Since then, Bruce Kirby Inc. published information regarding the launch of the “Kirby Torch” boat. The legal situation is on-going but ISAF can confirm that: *
April 22nd, 2013
The International Laser Class Association has selected CORK (Kingston, Ontario, Canada) to host the 2015 Laser Men’s Standard and the Masters World Championship. Pending final confirmation and contract signing with the event organizers, the regattas will take place June 29-July 8 (Men’s) and July 10-18 (Masters). The events will be held at the Portsmouth Olympic
April 10th, 2013
These are interesting times for the International Laser Class Association (ILCA), a self-administered, self-funded international organization which provides co-ordination, organization and communication for the class worldwide. On March 4, 2013, Laser designer Bruce Kirby filed a complaint in the U.S. Federal Court system against builder LaserPerformance, an act that followed years of disputes regarding royalty
April 9th, 2013
It is important to understand that Bruce Kirby loves the Laser. He designed it, and he considers it his child.
April 9th, 2013
As the designer of the Laser, Bruce Kirby was forced to pursue legal action to hold the primary builder of
April 1st, 2013
An inside look at the people, precision and passion that goes into the making of a Laser at the LaserPerformance
March 25th, 2013
The Laser Midwinters West attracted a field of 41 Full Rigs and 48 Radials to Marina del Rey, CA on
March 22nd, 2013
Attorneys acting for Bruce Kirby have issued proceedings in the US District Court and named ISAF as a co-defendant. ISAF
March 14th, 2013
Here is an update on the ongoing dispute between Bruce Kirby, Inc. and LaserPerformance, as provided by the International Laser
March 13th, 2013
Robert Scheidt Olympic athlete Robert Scheidt is a renowned Brazilian sailor, having won two gold medals, two silver medals and