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Etchells at Cowes Week 2013
11/02/2013
You know it's been a tight regatta when 4 boats enter the last race with a chance of winning overall. You know its been a tight final race when 5 boats led at one stage or another and all 4 of the overall leaders were at one time in regatta winning positions and its not until half way up the last beat that the winners can start grinning. So it was with the Etchell class at Cowes Week 2013, one design keel boat racing at its very best. As important for the class was the fact that of the 8 sailors crewing the top 2 boats on the last morning, 7 were under 25 and on the next two boats women had been integral members of the crew throughout the week. 18 entries also made this a strong showing from one of the Solents most competitive one-design fleets.
Full ArticleProposed Updated Association Rules for Review
10/15/2013
A ballot to make changes to the Association Rules to incorporate the use of electronic communication is on the way to the voting members of the class. The updated document with the proposed changes can be viewed here.
Full ArticleTop six stretches for racing sailors
09/15/2013
Andrew Verdon works with the Australian Sailing Team and he has been glad to provide health ideas for you to consider. Do you always read we should stretch after exercise (including yacht racing)? Yes? However, what stretches should you actually do?
Full ArticleHong Kong Stays True to Form
09/15/2013
Hong Kong weather was true to form for winter during the first two months of 2013. We have had some excellent racing days in the Harbour with steady breeze, blue skies and warm temperatures. The fleet continues to expand with newcomers and close, competitive racing has meant some series final results have been tight.
Full ArticleChairman’s Message for September 2013
09/15/2013
A message from IGC Chairman Gary Gilbert on the elected and appointed Governors for 2013 through 2014 and more.
Full ArticleChampionships
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