US National Sailing Hall of Fame Class Includes Robbie Doyle

10/30/2019

The U.S. National Sailing Hall of Fame selected ten people in 2019 to join the 71 previously-recognized individuals who have been enshrined since the first class in 2011. Among this group to be inducted on November 9 is Sailmaker Robbie Doyle (Marblehead, Mass.).

Robbie Doyle grew up sailing in Marblehead, MA. and credits many sailing mentors for his accomplishments including; Ted Hood, Jon Wales, Dr. Jerry Milgram, Dave Smith and his older brother, Richard.

IECA Special General Meeting Called

10/11/2019

A special general meeting of the Class has been called for December 7, 2019 at 1800. The meeting will be held at Biscayne Bay Yacht Club, Miami, Florida, USA. All class members are invited to attend.

Eight Bells: Bubbles Shattuck

10/09/2019

The world of sailing, and the world in general, lost one of its great ones with the passing of Robert F. (Bubbles) Shattuck of Oxford, MD on October 4, 2019.

Robert was born on Valentine’s Day (fittingly) in 1937 to Wilfred C. Shattuck and Julia Emma Salas Shattuck. He and his sister, the late Beatrice Shattuck Bissell, grew up in Old Greenwich, CT. He was educated at Kent School (Kent, CT) and at Colby College (Waterville, ME).

2019 Etchells U.S. National Championship at American Yacht Club

09/26/2019

The Etchells U.S. National Championship hosted by American Yacht Club kicked off on Friday, September 13th with over 75 competitors from across the U.S. that included several World Champions and Olympians.

Cunningham Wins US Nationals in a Countback

09/22/2019

International Etchells Class Chairman Jim Cunningham and his all-star crew of Steve Hunt, Erik Shampain and Carrie Wiley won a US Nationals loaded with past World Champions and Olympians who were looking forward to a fantastic event graciously hosted by American Yacht Club in Rye, NY Sept 20-22.

Yachts and Yachting article of great interest

09/13/2019

2019 Etchells Worlds: Insights into a magic campaign: Rupert Holmes looks at the key factors behind Iain Murray and Graeme 'GT' Taylor's stunning first and second places at the 2019 Etchells World Championship in Corpus Christi, Texas.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

International Etchells Cowes Fleet Sir Kenneth Preston Regatta

05/28/2019

This weekend 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. Previous notable recipients of the prize (and who feature on the plaque in the Squadron) are Stuart Childerley and three times winner Laurence Mead.

This year’s event saw fourteen Etchells entered, and three youth teams. This is in keeping with Sir Kenneth Preston's personal aim to support young sailors.

2019 Worlds NOR amendment posted

05/20/2019

Entry period extended and allocation increased.

Spreader Bracket Compliance

05/15/2019

For the upcoming 2019 Etchells World Championship we will adopt a similar approach to spreader brackets that was adopted by the International Governors Council for the 2018 Worlds.

Removing Gelcoat

04/11/2019

Is it permissible to remove the moulded gelcoat from the deck in preperation for re-coating?