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The court ruled that ILCA could not implement the termination of its contract with PSA, announced in August 2025, until a final judgment had been handed down. It also ordered ILCA to reinstate PSA on its list of approved manufacturers and to issue an official statement to this effect.
Status withdrawn then restored
The withdrawal of approved manufacturer status was justified by ILCA as a means of preserving the integrity of the one-design class. PSA immediately challenged this decision in court, considering the termination to be illegal. In a press release, PSA expressed its satisfaction at this temporary reinstatement and its determination to defend its rights.
The Australian company has been building Laser/ILCA dinghies since 1998, using molds certified by designer Bruce Kirby. PSA claims to adhere to the strict one-design principles essential for class competition.
Concerns about ILCA's conduct
However, PSA remains concerned by the attitude of the international association. It accuses ILCA of deliberately trying to sideline it, and intends to vigorously pursue its legal actions to assert its rights.
At the heart of the dispute: new molds supplied by ILCA in November 2024, which PSA considers non-compliant. According to the company, these molds are "shorter and materially different" from the historical models approved by Bruce Kirby.
In its response to the court ruling, ILCA reaffirmed its commitment to strict respect for the uniqueness of the Laser/ILCA class, and to ensuring a level playing field for sailors worldwide. The association said it would provide updates as the case develops.
