International Etchells Class Association
Etchells World Championship 2025 - A Family AffairÂ
01/11/2025
The Etchells World Championship 2025 is looking like a family affair on day two of racing, with Nigel Abbott’s Tiger AUS1524 and Lisa Rose AUS1484, skippered by Jack Abbott AUS1484 both featuring in the results.
Nigel Abbott, who celebrated a birthday yesterday was the winner in Race 3, and now sits in third place overall, and Jack Abbott, who first led in Race 3, but went on to take second in Race 4 (which his Dad also led at one stage), sits in fifth overall and is first Youth and Corinthian.
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Etchells World Championship 2025 - Day 1
01/10/2025
Defending World Champions Magpie AUS1486 skippered by Graeme “GT” Taylor with James Mayo and Ben Lamb lead the Etchells World Championship 2025 after day one at the Royal Brighton Yacht Club, following a pair of second places in the first two races.
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Etchells World Championship 2025 - Practice Race
01/09/2025
The Etchells World Championship 2025 kicks off with full force tomorrow following the practice race today.
The first to cross the line was David Dunn, owner and skipper of Great White Hunter AUS1483 after a beautiful final work which he put down to his crew Bret Perry and Sandy Higgins.
Full ArticleQ4 2024 Etchells Newsletter
12/23/2024
The fourth newsletter of 2024 has updates from the IGC and around the world.
Read NewsletterAGM Minutes and Class Annoucements
12/13/2024
See the minutes from the Annual General Meeting with important announcements.
Full ArticleNovember 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.
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