Zim Sailing has been approved by the International Laser Class Association (ILCA) as a builder of the association’s class-legal boats in the US.
ILCA says Zim has successfully completed a detailed and thorough certification process, receiving approval from both ILCA and World Sailing technical departments.
The process is in accordance with World Sailing’s Olympic Equipment Policy.
The dinghies manufactured by Zim are compliant with ILCA regulations, and legal for use in ILCA events.
“We are absolutely thrilled to be a class approved ILCA builder in North America,” said Zim Sailing’s George Yioulos.
“The certification process has been rigorous, but the technical support of ILCA and World Sailing have been terrific.
We are joining a collective of builders who are paving the way for all ILCAs to be effectively identical.
George Yioulos
“We are joining a collective of builders who are paving the way for all ILCAs to be effectively identical.”
He added: “Our company has an almost 20 year history with the class and we look forward to supporting local and regional dealers who work directly every day to grow sailing.
“We hope that our support of sailing, and history as dinghy builders, will give sailors the confidence to check out a US made Zim ILCA.”
Zim Sailing is based in Bristol, Rhode Island, and currently produces the ILCA, ISCA, FJ and 420E dinghies in the company’s manufacturing facility.
Zim will also stock and supply ILCA parts.
The ILCA is a self-administered, self-funded international organization that provides coordination, organization, and communication for the class.
