International Etchells Class Association
Etchells Class News
2020 Etchells Worlds Announcement
05/28/2020
As the future timetable is taking time to resolve, the November 2020 World Championship in Fremantle has been cancelled. Alternative arrangements are under consideration and expect to be announced within weeks.
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Jib Track Setup Clarification
05/26/2020
The ODTC and IGC have previously issued interpretive rulings regarding deck recesses and specific limits on their size and placement to comply with Class Rules C.7.1(d), D.2.3(a) and D.2.3(b). As the Class is currently trending towards more inboard jib sheeting, the ODTC wishes to advise the Class Membership of its position with respect to this issue to avoid future conflicts.
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Interview with GBR’s David Franks
05/14/2020
In depth interview by Andrew "Dog" Palfrey with the master of fleet building and youth involvement, David Franks.
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2020 Worlds Regatta Update
04/06/2020
With the support of the Australian International Etchells Class Association, the Etchells Worlds 2020 Executive Committee has made the decision to review the position over the month of April and will next sit on 30th April 2020.
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Applications open for 2020 US Etchells Youth Team
03/11/2020
An initiative within the North American Etchells Class to increase awareness and participation has led to the fourth round of applications to join the US Etchells Youth Team. Established in 2017, the program has shown great potential for attracting youth sailors into the Etchells fleet.
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03/11/2020
The Etchells WA Championship was held on 7 and 8 March 2020, organised by Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club and hosted by Fremantle Sailing Club. The Championship was the third this summer held on the course waters of the upcoming World Championships in November this year.
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