About the ILCA UK
The ILCA truly is the boat for all ages. Whether you’re a junior about to embark on an adventure in the ILCA 4 (4.7), right up to over 75 legendary Master sailor, no other adult class is raced in more countries in the world. The ILCA is a massive class, ranging from grassroots all the way up to Olympic sailors and they are lucky enough in the UK to have a thriving scene on both.
Why join the ILCA UK?
Annual membership is £39 per sailor
with a £10 discount for each additional sailor from the same family.
- Ability to race in top quality events from local open meetings to world championships.
- Gybe Year Book magazine talking about all things ILCA delivered to your door.
- Monthly ILCA UK newsletters about events, new offers and more.
- Ability to attend many of the ILCA UK run training sessions.
- 10% off Minorca Sailing holidays.
- 10% off Noble Marine insurance.
- 10% off spars through SailingFast online
- As well as many more latest offers and deals from their partners!
Buying an ILCA may be the smart move sailing-wise but why bother with joining the Association? For someone wanting to race at Open Meetings, Grand Prix events, World & European Qualifier events, Master's events and Championships, membership is required in order to take part. For the non-racer there are numerous discounts offered from their partners, not least, the 10% from Noble Insurance for your boat insurance.
The class also publishes a coloured magazine called Gybe Year Book with lots of photographs, articles and tips. There is also ILCA World, the magazine of ILCA, which can be viewed on line.
They also send out monthly email newsletters, together with any special offers they receive from their sponsors.
They have class specific open training for the ILCA 6 (Radial) and ILCA 4 (4.7), which is very well attended and successful. Our training officer can also help your club to lay on specialised ILCA training days with a local recommended coach.
Noble Marine ILCA Dinghy Insurance
10% discount off your ILCA dinghy insurance for members of the ILCA UK - Throughout the last 30 years Noble Marine Insurance have been enthusiastic supporters of social and competitive sailing and we are proud to be the preferred insurance provider for the ILCA UK
5 Star Claim Service - if you do need to make a claim then you can be confident that our 5 Star Trustpilot rated claims team will get you back on the water with the minimum of fuss.
12.5% Multi Boat discount if you insure all your boats on a single policy. You can insure all your water craft under a single policy Multiboat Insurance policy. If your boats' renewal dates are spread throughout the year you can start with one boat and then add the others as they fall due, you will receive your discount on the overall policy premium as soon as you add the second and subsequent boats.
If you have a mixture of boats and other craft types you can add those too saving even more money - anything from a surfboard to a racing yacht can be insured in one place.
Policy Features
- New for Old cover on the whole boat including hull, masts, sails, spars and rigging
- Lifetime 'New for Old' cover for your ILCA 4, ILCA 6 or ILCA 7 - regardless of its age
- Full racing cover included automatically
- UK & European cover (30 days in Europe in any one trip)
- Personal belongings covered up to the value of £350
- Protective covers and storage bags automatically covered
- Race fees up to £150 if your dinghy is out of action due to a claim
- Specialist Marine Electrical equipment cover up to the value of £350
- Cover for any person using your dinghy with your permission
- Trailer and trolley cover
- Third party liability of £5,000,000 (higher limits available)
- Vermin damage included
Overseas Use & Competition
Noble Marine Insurance is delighted that over the years we have supported competitors at all levels including Olympians. Inevitably this includes competing overseas where requirements vary, particularly for liability cover.
We can usually accommodate these requests, just call us to discuss your requirements and we will help you through the process.
- Increased liability cover (for property damage or injury to third parties) available for:-
- Australia, up to AUS $10m
- Italy €6,070,000
- USA Liability cover (for property damage or injury to third parties) for up to $500,000
- Liability Certificates available in Spanish, Italian and Greek
Please note that policy cover is subject to the terms and conditions of our Marine Insurance Policy.
Still unsure of your Dinghy insurance needs? Check out our Guide to Insuring Your Dinghy.
