International Etchells Class Association
November IGC resolutions (electronics and qualifying events) - UPDATED with WS permissions
11/19/2024
The IGC passed two resolutions in November: one to extend the trial period for electronics use and the other waiving the requirement for participation in a Qualifying Event for the 2025 Worlds.
Full Article2024 Annual General Meeting
11/15/2024
the 2024 IECA AGM will be December 5, 2024 at 2200 GMT.
Full ArticleQ3 2024 Etchells Newsletter
10/10/2024
The third newsletter of 2024 has updates from the IGC and around the world.
Read NewsletterMainsheet block riser
10/09/2024
The IGC has approved an interpretation upon the ODTC's recommendation regarding the height of the risers under the mainsheet block.
Full ArticleIGC Resolution Amending Electronics Use
10/08/2024
At their October 1 meeting, the IGC passed a resolution to allow onboard OCS messaging without needing a provision in the NOR.
Full ArticleEuropean Championship - Date and Venue Changes
09/05/2024
2024 Etchells Europeans to be held October 11-13, 2024 in Cowes.
Full ArticleIGC Resolutions Regarding Use of Onboard Electronics and 2028 World Championship
08/08/2024
At the 6 August meeting of the IGC, two resolutions were passed:
- Resolution 2024-02 regarding the use of onboard electronics
- Resolution 2024-03 regarding the 2028 World Championship
Q2 2024 Etchells Newsletter
06/24/2024
Check out the newsletter for Etchells updates from around the world.
Read NewsletterQ1 2024 Etchells Newsletter
03/30/2024
The newsletter for the first quester of 2024 has been issued.
Read NewsletterMagpie soars like an eagle to claim 2024 Etchells World Championships
03/25/2024
James Mayo (1999) and Richard Allanson (2019) have previously won the Etchells World Championships, but this is the first time in 20 years that Graeme Taylor can claim the honour. Sailing AUS1486 Magpie, the trio were ecstatic when they crossed the finish line of the final race.
Full ArticleShiftier than a bag of snakes! Frustrating conditions on Day 3 of the 2024 Etchells World Championships
03/21/2024
Day 3 Etchells Worlds recap
Full ArticleBig changes and bigger gains at the 2024 Etchells World Championships
03/21/2024
Day 2 Etchells Worlds Recap
Full ArticleSendy first day of the 2024 Etchells World Championships, just what the Doctor ordered
03/19/2024
When Race Officer Ross Wilson called for an early start, the competitors knew they were in for an exciting first day of racing for the 2024 Etchells World Championships in Fremantle, Western Australia.
Full ArticleRESULTS: Proposed Rule Change: Spreader Adjusters
03/11/2024
Update: The proposed change has passed.
Adjustable spreaders have been tacitly allowed by the class, but this is not codified into the Class Rules, leaving doubt and debate. Without adjusters, some owners take several sets of spreaders to regattas and choose which spreader angle to use based on the weather forecast. This request for a change to the rules is to codify what is and has been in use for many years and to permit adjustable spreaders and eliminate the need for multiple sets of spreaders.
Full ArticleExtension of M11 Trial Period
02/07/2024
IGC extends remediated M11 trial period through the 2025 World Championships
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