The LASER SB20 is granted ISAF recognition during the ISAF Conference in Estoril, Portugal.  Performance Sailcraft Europe Ltd (PSE) and the Laser SB20 Class Association are delighted to announce the Laser SB20 has been granted ISAF recognised status.

As the class continues it phenomenal growth worldwide so does the competitiveness of the fleet, and with ISAF’s knowledge and experience in helping emerging classes it will be a great benefit to the Class Association and the future of the Laser SB3.

PSE have produced over 400 boats to date, and the Laser SB20 is now established in 7 countries, including, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Italy, and Australia. With the acquisition of Vanguard Sailboats in the USA, the Laser SB20 is now being launched across North America.

In 2008 the Laser SB20 Inaugural World Championships will be held in Dublin, from September 21-26 at the National Yacht Club. Tim Bourke, Laser SB20 Ireland Chairman, comments “From a standing start in 2006 the LASER SB20 is now Ireland’s most successful keelboat class ever. Hosting the inaugural LASER SB20 World Championships for up to 120 boats in 2008 will be the highlight of this adventure for the class. The Dublin event should be a pretty good party too!!”

David Graham Managing Director of PSE quotes; “2007 has been a spectacular year for the LASER SB20 with the biggest entry ever at Skandia Cowes Week, with 98 boats competing, The Volkswagen Touareg King of Cowes, fantastic Europeans at Weymouth, new districts worldwide emerging and sailors from all continents joining the class; ISAF recognition is the icing on the cake”’.

Daniel Geoghegan, Laser SB20 Class World Council President, who was in Portugal for the conference commented that: “The acceptance of the Laser SB20 by ISAF in such a short period since inception shows the success of the class. The growth of the fleet international and with big names in the world of sailing competing in the boats regularly demonstrates the appeal of the boat in the one design concept.”