Active: 1970 • Website
Founded by Ian Bruce, co-developer (with Bruce Kirby) and original builder of the International Laser.
In 2007 Performance Sailcraft Europe and Vanguard merged to create Laser Performance. (laserperformance.com)
(It is assumed that the Canadian company became part of this larger entity at this time or even earlier.)
Now part of the Performance Marine Group.
(edit: Aug 1, 2025)
| Name | LOA (ft) | First Built | Last Built | Rig |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29ER | 14.42 | 1998 | — | Fractional Sloop |
| CONTENDER | 16 | 1968 | — | Cat (Marconi) |
| FINN (MONOTYPE) | 14.76 | 1949 | — | Cat (unstayed) |
| ILCA 7 (LASER-INTERNATIONAL) | 13.88 | 1970 | — | Cat (unstayed) |
| LASER 2 | 14.42 | 1978 | 1987 | Fractional Sloop |
| LASER 28 | 28.41 | 1983 | 1990 | Fractional Sloop |
| MEGABYTE | 14.25 | 2005 | — | Cat (unstayed) |
| OPTIMIST DINGHY (INT) | 7.67 | 1947 | — | Sprit/Lug |
| TASAR | 14.83 | 1974 | — | Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar) |