International Etchells Class Association
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.
Full Article2019 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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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.
Full Article2019 Worlds NOR amendment posted
05/20/2019
Entry period extended and allocation increased.
Full ArticleSpreader 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.
Full ArticleRemoving Gelcoat
04/11/2019
Is it permissible to remove the moulded gelcoat from the deck in preperation for re-coating?
Full Article2019 Annual General Meeting Announcement
04/11/2019
The 2019 Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday, June 24, 2019 1730 at the Corpus Christi Yacht Club, Corpus Christi, Texas, USA.
Full Article2019 Worlds NOR posted and entry open
04/10/2019
The Notice of Race is posted and the online entry is open for the 2019 World Championship in Corpus Christi, Texas. Add in another opportunity to test out the venue at the La Regata Que No Importa June 7-9.
Full ArticleGBR Youth Academy final selections coming up
03/27/2019
Selection weekend March 30-31 for this great program in the Cowes Fleet.
Full ArticleShipping a boat to the 2019 Worlds?
03/21/2019
Lots of information now available. Please read on.
Full Article2019 North American Championship
02/18/2019
The 2019 North American Championship welcomes all sailors as a lead up to the 2019 World Championship.
Full ArticleNew Year, New Governors
01/01/2019
First and foremost, the IECA wishes all of you, and your families a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. May you have a safe, and relaxing holiday time.
Full Article2019-2020 International Governors named
12/17/2018
The voting is closed and all votes have been verified. The new IGC members for 2019-2020 are as follows:
Full ArticleProposed changes to the class rules
12/17/2018
The four proposed changes to the class rules were approved by the members in the recent ballot. The next step is to send the changes to World Sailing for final approval.
Full ArticleRoad to 2019 Etchells Worlds Championship Schedule Set
12/16/2018
The schedule for the road to the 2019 Etchells World Championship in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA has been finalized. Make your plans now to get to the USA and participate in all nine regattas or whatever your calendars will allow.
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