The International Etchells South Coast Championship 2019

07/29/2019

Over the weekend 26/27th July, the 2019 Etchells South Coast Championships were held in Cowes and organised by the Royal Thames Yacht Club

Saturday morning’s racing started in a 12 to 14 knot breeze from the north and, while it was forecast to increase, that didn’t happen. Unfortunately as the wind was shifting so much, it took 45 minutes before the first start could actually happen, as the committee struggled to lay a fair line.

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Etchells Worlds 2021 Announcement

07/18/2019

The Cowes Etchells fleet is pleased to announce that the Royal Yacht Squadron will host the International Etchells World Championship in 2021. Over 70 boats from the UK and overseas are expected to compete including a youth challenge from the UK, USA and Australia.

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2019 Etchells European Championship

07/18/2019

The International Etchells European Championship was hosted by the Royal London Yacht Club and took place over three days on the Solent. 17 boats entered including 4 youth boats and 7 Corinthian boats.

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2019 World Championship Final

06/25/2019

Final results are in for the 2019 CITGO Etchells World Championships. The 2019 Etchells World Champions are Havoc skippered by Iain Murray with Colin Beashel and Richard Allanson.

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2019 International Etchells Saida Cup – 7th-8th June 2019

06/13/2019

Saturday of this year’s Saida Cup, hosted by the Royal Thames Yacht Club, was cancelled as the tail end of a front brought strong winds to the Solent. The race committee sensibly made the decision to cancel Saturday’s racing on Friday, which gave competitors the chance to prepare for Sunday’s early start.

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Sir Kenneth Preston Regatta

06/12/2019

May 25-27, 2019 saw the 25th year of the Sir Kenneth Preston Trophy; in memory of the retired Vice Commodore of the Royal Yacht Squadron and captain of the 1960 British Olympic sailing team.

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