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Q3 2024 Etchells Newsletter

10/10/2024

The third newsletter of 2024 has updates from the IGC and around the world.

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Mainsheet 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.

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IGC 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.

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European Championship - Date and Venue Changes

09/05/2024

2024 Etchells Europeans to be held October 11-13, 2024 in Cowes.

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IGC 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
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Spinnaker sheet block recess

07/24/2024

Statement on recessed spinnaker sheet block.

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Q2 2024 Etchells Newsletter

06/24/2024

Check out the newsletter for Etchells updates from around the world.

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Q1 2024 Etchells Newsletter

03/30/2024

The newsletter for the first quester of 2024 has been issued.

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Magpie 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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Sendy 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.

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RESULTS: 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.

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Extension of M11 Trial Period

02/07/2024

IGC extends remediated M11 trial period through the 2025 World Championships

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Q4 2023 Etchells Newsletter

12/20/2023

Read the fourth newsletter of 2023.

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2023 AGM announcement: UPDATED with Registration Information

10/12/2023

The 2023 IECA Annual General meeting will be held December 7, 2023 at 2200 UTC via Zoom.

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