The Mission of the Highlander Class International Association is to promote all aspects of Highlander sailing on inland lakes and coastal waters for racing, day sailing or cruising.
Our goal is to transform Highlander sailing from a hobby to a multi-generational life-passtime by improving the sailing experience and providing opportunities for fun and excitement.
The Original One Design Sport Boat
The Highlander is truly the “original one design sport boat.” It combines performance with comfort while providing exciting one-design racing. Newly built boats and 30 year old hulls compete on an even basis. Designed by legendary Gordon K, “Sandy” Douglass, the Highlander is a larger, faster and more comfortable Douglass One-Design.
HCIA Training & Development
HCIA Training & Development is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation created solely for the purpose of encouraging junior sailors to become Highlander owners and competitive racers. By “granting” a competitive Highlander to qualified junior sailors, we hope to help build the next generation of Highlander sailors by improving the overall experience through “time on the tiller” at HCIA sanctioned regattas.
Larry Klein Memorial Trophy
The Larry Klein Memorial Trophy is awarded at the end of each racing season to the skipper that defeats the most Highlanders during the year in honor of sailing great and National Champion Larry Klein.
HCIA Grand Prix Series
HCIA is adding a brand new race series designed to be more inclusive for racers that don’t make it to as many regattas yet are consistently competitive. Check out last years simulated standings.
Find a Home for Your Highlander
One of the distinctive aspects of the Highlander sailboat is that even older models can go head-to-head against their brand new counterparts in competitive races. This unique feature has created a significant demand for used Highlanders, with many enthusiasts seeking older boats to satisfy their sailing needs.
If you have an older Highlander boat that you no longer use, we can help you put it in the hands of sailors eagerly awaiting an opportunity to hit the water. Simply list your boat on our “For Sale” page, and we will assist you in finding a new home for your Highlander so that it can be back on the water where it belongs.
Photo Gallery
Beef up Your Butt
Although the rattling mast butt fitting makes for a pleasant cow bell effect when traveling to and from the yacht club or regatta, it doesn’t make for a speedy mast.
Rangle that Rudder!
Picture this: the last leeward mark of the last race of the Intergalactic Championships, you’re leading the fleet on the way to an amazing come-from-behind win to take the title
Get Rid of the Gasketosaurus!
As the boat rolls through the motorboat chop on the pond, you notice a small fountain of water spewing forth from the centerboard trunk and splattering your peanut butter and
