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.

2020 Western AUS Championship

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. 

World Champs claim the Etchells Victorian Championship

03/09/2020

The reigning Etchells World Champions, Iain Murray, Colin Beashel and Richie Allanson secured the 2020 Victorian title with a race to spare. After placing second and sixth in the first two races of the day, they headed back to the Royal Brighton Yacht Club to put Havoc back on her trailer for the journey to Sydney.

Halyard lock materials

03/04/2020

A reminder from the International Class measurer regarding the allowed materials for halyard locks

Etchells Class initiates a plan to scan hulls and review laminate schedules

01/16/2020

The International Etchells Class Association Governors, in conjunction with the Class One Design Technical Committee, have approved plans and expenses for the scanning of two boats from each of the three Class builders.

New Etchells Australian Champion crowned

01/14/2020

Magpie have been crowned the 2020 Etchells Australian Champion, and Triad are the new Corinthian Champion.

Australian Bushfire Appeal

01/14/2020

The International Etchells Class Association is thinking of those who have been affected by the fires that have devastated much of Australia. We are keen to take the opportunity to assist the victims of this terrible disaster.

Benjamin wins 2020 Sidney Doren Memorial Regatta

01/14/2020

The Sidney Doren Memorial Regatta, the second event of the 2019-20 Etchells Biscayne Bay Series, attracted 41 teams on January 11-12 in Miami, FL. Steve Benjamin’s team on Stella Blue with crew Michael Menninger, Ian Liberty, and Joseph Morris won the regatta.

Class Special General Meeting Summary

12/17/2019

The Special General Meeting of the International Etchells Class Association was held on December 7, 2019.

Benjamin wins Louis Piana Cup Regatta

12/08/2019

The Etchells Biscayne Bay Series has been one of the major Etchells regatta series since 1994, attracting competitors has from all over the world. The 2019-20 edition got underway with 47 boats for the Louis Piana Cup Regatta on December 7-8 in Miami, FL. Steve Benjamin and Scott Kaufman led the only two teams to post all top ten scores in the four race series, with Benjamin taking the win by two points over Kaufman.