A FLEET of International Laser Class Association (ILCA) will battle it out for the KZN Regionals off Durban’s shore over the Women’s Day long weekend.

The competition is being hosted by the Point Yacht Club.

It has been a bustling winter sailing season with the 505 KZN Regionals and the MSC Week, and now, two dozen smaller Olympic class dinghies will charge offshore for three days of competitive yachting.

The ILCA is one of the most popular yachts in the world.

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An exciting youngster to watch out for is Daniela Cantarelli, who crossed the line as the first youth lady in the ILCA Nationals in Langebaan over the May Day weekend.

“ILCAs have been my focus this year, they have always been my favourite boat. I was so proud of myself at Nationals, I really pushed myself to stay out in some rougher weather and felt so grateful for the opportunity and support that got me through it!”

Former Durban North resident Rudy McNeill turns his attention to his preferred class, with six national titles under his belt, and double that in regional titles. He is on the hunt for victory ahead of the Nationals being hosted in KZN next year.

McNeill has stiff competition in the men’s class.

Returning from a successful campaign at the 505 World Championships in Hayling Island, Thomas Funke will push McNeill around the racetrack.

Another name to watch out for is Luke Wagner, who joined forces with McNeill in the recent 505 KZN Regionals where they finished third overall and helmed his yacht, Bellissima, to a third in the ORC Nationals over the MSC Week.

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