Shop ILCA / Laser Sails and Battens including new racing sails for ILCA 7, ILCA 6, and ILCA 4 (formerly known as Laser Standard, Laser Radial, and Laser 4.7). West Coast Sailing offers sails from both North and Hyde with Free Sail Numbers and Installation on all new class-legal racing sails. Batten sets, tell tails, and additional numbers also available. Our expert team will have your new sail numbered and out the door quickly with fast, free shipping on qualifying orders. Find out why thousands of ILCA and Laser sailors around the world trust West Coast Sailing for all their sail and parts needs.
West Coast Sailing was the first to provide free sail numbers and we still do! All ILCA / Laser racing sails include free sail numbers and sail number installation. Easily enter your sail number, select your preferred sail number style, and add a country code (if you need one). Enjoy free ground shipping on qualifying orders with expedited shipping options available. We strive to ship sails within one business day so that you can get out on the race course with your new sail quickly.
Laser Standard / ILCA 7 - The 'standard' sized Laser sail (76 square feet) is the most common, particularly on older boats, and used with the 'standard' lower mast section. Laser Standard Sails are now only available in the new Mark II version, which is a radial cut sail, from both North Sails and Hyde Sails and are ILCA class approved for racing.
Laser Radial / ILCA 6 - The 'radial' sized Laser sail (62 square feet) is used with the 'radial' lower mast section, which is a few feet shorter than the 'standard' lower mast section to accommodate the smaller sail and allow the rig to depower more easily. Laser Radial Sails are also available from North Sails and Hyde Sails and are ILCA class approved for racing.
Laser 4.7 / ILCA 4 - The smallest of the three rig/sail sizes, the '4.7' Laser sail (50 square feet) is used with the 4.7 lower mast section, which is shorter than the 'radial' lower mast section and pre-bent just above the deck line to depower the rig. This sail size is commonly used for youth sailors just getting into the Laser class who are not big enough to manage either the Radial or Standard size rig. Laser 4.7 Sails are also available from North Sails and Hyde Sails and are ILCA class approved for racing.
Laser & ILCA Practice Sails - While not not class legal for racing, these 'practice' sails (sometimes called 'replica' sails) are cut from a slightly heavier cloth for longer life but to the same pattern as class-approved sails. They have a similar feel to using a class-approved sail but are less expensive, making them great for training or for recreational sailors. We currently offer 'practice' sails from Rooster, which include battens and a bag.
There has been much debate over the years about the 'differences' between North and Hyde Laser sails, most of which is myth. We've sold thousands of Laser sails in the last 14+ years and worked with sailors around the world, so here are some things we've learned.
Myths about Laser Sails
The Facts About Laser & ILCA Sails (Real World Experience)
Many of our customers swear by Hyde for serious racing because they last longer and have a better shape. The flip side is that some of our customers prefer the initial 'setup' of the North, even if it is perceived to have a slightly shorter lifespan. Keep in mind, we are dealing on the fringes of what is real and what is perceived. Top level sailors will go fast with either sail and intermediate sailors get a big boost from a new sail no matter what the brand. If you care for each sail the same, keep it clean and be careful not to flog it needlessly at the dock or while sailing, either brand should deliver solid and very similar results over it's lifespan.
