2023 Worlds Common Measurement Problems

03/16/2023

Measurement for the 2023 Etchells World Championship is well underway. Competitors' attention is drawn to several common issue areas.

Q4 2022 Etchells Newsletter

12/25/2022

As we head into the New Year, please enjoy the fourth quarter newsletter, which includes:

• A profile on the Griegg City Academy
• A letter from the IGC Chair, Andy Cumming
• The results of the IGC election
• Updates about upcoming World Championships 
• News from fleets around the world

IGC Chairman’s Letter to the Membership

12/25/2022

IGC Chair Andy Cumming recaps the accomplishments of the class during his two years as IGC Chair.

2023-24 IGC Announced

12/22/2022

The IGC for the 2023-24 term has been confirmed with 13 members from AUS, GBR, HKG, and USA.

New Rules in Effect

12/02/2022

The new rules voted on by the class in May have been approved by World Sailing and are in effect.

Q3 2022 Etchells Newsletter

10/14/2022

Topics covered in the latest Etchells Class Newsletter:

• 2022 AGM Notice
• Next set of World Championships venues set
• M11 Remediation
• Open Letter from John Bertrand
• Etchells Class Social Media
• 2022 Worlds Recap
• Regional Competition Updates

Notice of Annual General Meeting

10/13/2022

The 2022 IECA AGM will take place on 8 December 2022 at 2200 UTC (GMT)

2022 Worlds Wrap Up

10/03/2022

The glitterati of the sailing world gathered in Cowes for the 2022 Etchells Worlds hosted by the Royal Yacht Squadron with more than 12 past Etchells World Champions competing. 42 teams gathered in Cowes from Australia, Canada, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United States of America.

Inspiring Etchells Youth

09/24/2022

Over a third of the sailors participating in the 2022 Etchells World Championship are youth from all around the globe.

2022 Etchells World Championship Information

07/21/2022

There is still time to register for the 2022 Etchells World Championship. The allocation percentage has been increased to 100%, so all Etchells sailors, included isolated members, may enter.

Cowes Worlds Allocation Changed to 100%

07/04/2022

The IGC has voted to change the 2022 World Championship allocation percentage to 100%.

IGC Chair Thanks the Expert Panel

07/04/2022

In appreciation for their work to find a resolution for the Mould 11 hulls, IGC Chair Andy Cumming offers his thanks on behalf of the IGC and the class to the expert panel who put many hours and immeasurable effort and expertise into the project.

IGC Resolution for Trial Period of Remediation of M11 Boats

06/14/2022

The IGC has resolved to allow a trial period for M11 boat remediation. 

Proposed Rule Changes Pass

06/09/2022

The recent ballot for the Etchells Class Rules changes has closed. Each of the 22 proposals passed with at least 84% of the total votes on each proposal being in favor. 

Information for the Upcoming Rules Vote

05/17/2022

Information and answers to common questions for the rules vote this week.

Class Updates: Upcoming vote, new documents, Cowes Worlds NOR

05/10/2022

News from the class: Reminder to renew your dues in order to be able to vote in the upcoming ballot regarding the proposed rules changes, introducing a new event manual and race document templates, and announcements about upcoming World Championships.