International Etchells Class Association
Class Rule Change Proposals
03/24/2022
The IGC is proposing amendments to the IECA class rules per the IECA Constitution, Section 13. March 24, 2022 begins the eight week notice period for a vote by electronic ballot.
Full ArticleNew IECA Constitution in Effect
03/18/2022
The class voted to approve a new Constitution during a voting period that ending 6 February 2022. In order for that Constitution to become effective, the class has been working with World Sailing to satisfy Regulation 10, which requires that World Sailing have an opportunity to review and comment on the new Constitution.
One Design Project Proposed Documents and Meetings
02/16/2022
(Updated 16 February 2022)
As a recommended outcome of the Class Audit that took place in 2021, a group of Etchells sailors around the world have been working on the "One-Design Project". Click here for the related materials and information on upcoming Zoom meetings to discuss the documents.
Full ArticleLouise Racing team, Grant Gordon’s Etchells just launched
02/15/2022
The Etchells getting some love on Valentine's Day! Check out the Louise Racing Team talk about their experience as new Etchells sailors!
Full ArticleProposed Constitution and Rule Changes Passes
02/14/2022
Each of the six items on the recent ballot passed with more than 2/3 of the votes in favor.
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International Class Annual General Meeting Minutes
12/17/2021
The International Etchells Class Association Annual General Meeting was held virtually on December 9, 2021. The minutes and supporting documents are now available.
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2021 Ice Bucket Championship
10/29/2021
18 Boats entered the Etchells Ice Bucket regatta, sailed in the Solent and run by the Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club. Normally this event has 8-10 boats turn up as an end of season sail but the new interest in the class with the 2022 Worlds being in Cowes increased this to 18.
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Etchells British Championships September 17-19th 2021
09/22/2021
23 boats came to the start line for the Etchells British Championships on the weekend of September 17 / 18 and 19. Hosted by the Royal Yacht Squadron this was a highly competitive fleet, with three or four potential winners of next year’s World Championship in Cowes.
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International Class Annual General Meeting Announcement
09/15/2021
Notice of the 2021 Annual General Meeting to be held via Zoom on December 9th.
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