METUNG YACHT CLUB – VICTORIAN INTERNATIONAL ETCHELLS CHAMPIONSHIP

03/09/2021

Over the Labor Day weekend, Metung Yacht Club held the International Etchells Class Victorian Championships

Metung YC - Eastern Region Championship

01/29/2021

Over the Australia Day weekend, Metung Yacht Club held the 31st East Gippsland International Etchells Class Championship.

Message from Class Chairman, Andy Cumming

01/22/2021

I am writing today as the Chair of the newly-elected International Governing Committee (IGC) of the International Etchells Class Association (IECA).  As most of you know, having recently voted this past November, we have just started a new two-year term with a fresh slate of IGC members. 

Eight Bells - Simon “Fumsey” Russell

01/07/2021

A friend and a special person to many, Simon “Fumsey” Russell, has sadly passed away after a short period of illness with COVID-19.

2020 Queensland State Championship

11/06/2020

Etchells Queensland – One for the Clubhouse favourite

The 2020 Etchells Queensland State Championship was won by The Front Bar (AUS 1317). On board were Australian Sailing Squad member, Joel Turner, Ray Smith, and skippered by one of the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron’s most notable members, Brad Ginnivan.

2020 UK Bedrock Championship

09/08/2020

Etchells Bedrock Championship was held over the weekend of the 5th and 6th of September, organised by Royal Southern Yacht Club with Ian Bulloch as PRO, whose team were warmly congratulated by the Etchells fleet at the Prize Giving for doing such a great job in difficult conditions.

America’s Cup Hall of Famer Grant Simmer talks to Shirley Robertson about his remarkable Cup career.

09/08/2020

Sitting in the hot seat this month with double Olympic gold medalist Shirley Robertson is America's Cup Hall of Fame inductee Grant Simmer.

2020 Sir Kenneth Preston Trophy

08/25/2020

Etchells first official regatta of the year, the Sir Kenneth Preston Trophy organised by the Royal Yacht Squadron.

Etchells Australia President’s Update

07/09/2020

Mark Roberts, President of the International Etchells Class of Australia, updates us with exciting news about the season ahead, and reports on the ongoing hull review under the direction of the international body.

"The Australian Association has been using the winter months to plan for what should be a cracking summer. The instigation of new initiatives, such as the Etchells Championships League, which will allow our fleets to race in home waters, whilst at the same time competing against their mates from across Australia is just one of the exciting new things that our members will have coming into the new season. We also launch a new Australian Championship regatta series, and will continue to promote and assist Corinthians with free coaching at major national events. All in all, it is going to be a very big year, and I can't wait!"

Revised Schedule for future World Championships

06/16/2020

International Etchells Class Announces a revised schedule for future World Championships

After careful consideration and in collaboration with the confirmed hosts of the next four World Championships, the International Etchells Class Association announces a revised schedule. The 2020 World Championship has been cancelled however, the Swan River Fleet in Fremantle, Western Australia is now set to host in November 2021. In addition the next three World Championships are confirmed for 2022 in Cowes GBR, 2023 in Miami USA, and 2024 in Melbourne, AUS.

Oversize holes in the deck

06/03/2020

Is it permissible to cut a hole in the deck, larger than required for a block to be lashed in place and to allow some movement of the block?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.