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.

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.

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.

Yachts and Yachting article of great interest

09/13/2019

2019 Etchells Worlds: Insights into a magic campaign: Rupert Holmes looks at the key factors behind Iain Murray and Graeme 'GT' Taylor's stunning first and second places at the 2019 Etchells World Championship in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Etchells Worlds 2021 Announcement

07/18/2019

The Cowes Etchells fleet is pleased to announce that the Royal Yacht Squadron will host the International Etchells World Championship in 2021. Over 70 boats from the UK and overseas are expected to compete including a youth challenge from the UK, USA and Australia.

2019 World Championship Final

06/25/2019

Final results are in for the 2019 CITGO Etchells World Championships. The 2019 Etchells World Champions are Havoc skippered by Iain Murray with Colin Beashel and Richard Allanson.

2019 Worlds NOR amendment posted

05/20/2019

Entry period extended and allocation increased.

Spreader Bracket Compliance

05/15/2019

For the upcoming 2019 Etchells World Championship we will adopt a similar approach to spreader brackets that was adopted by the International Governors Council for the 2018 Worlds.

2019 Worlds NOR posted and entry open

04/10/2019

The Notice of Race is posted and the online entry is open for the 2019 World Championship in Corpus Christi, Texas. Add in another opportunity to test out the venue at the La Regata Que No Importa June 7-9.

Shipping a boat to the 2019 Worlds?

03/21/2019

Lots of information now available. Please read on.

Road to 2019 Etchells Worlds Championship Schedule Set

12/16/2018

The schedule for the road to the 2019 Etchells World Championship in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA has been finalized. Make your plans now to get to the USA and participate in all nine regattas or whatever your calendars will allow.

2018 Etchells Worlds Wrap Up Video

11/07/2018

The 2018 Etchells World Championship based out of Brisbane's Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron got a full compliment of nine races in for the 94-boat armada that sailed on Moreton Bay.

Etchells Worlds Day 6 – Perfect Day’s Sailing

10/27/2018

Seen a lot of water. Been to a lot of places. Today, Brisbane pretty much offered the classic mix of sun, and just enough wind for the last two races of the 2018 Etchells World Championship.

Etchells Worlds Day 5 – When two is just one.

10/26/2018

It is always nice to be on station, on time, and with the prospect of racing getting underway near enough to the schedule. Tick. Tick.

Etchells Worlds Day 4 – The three not the 300!

10/25/2018

Looking at it, and knowing this is about sailing, you might expect that headline to be some reference to huge wind shifts. It is not.

Etchells Worlds Day 3 – The marathon finally begins

10/24/2018

There was more breeze this morning than there was this afternoon on Moreton Bay in Brisbane. This was great news, for it meant that after just a short stay ashore, the 2018 Etchells World Championship Race Committee sent the 94 boat fleet out for racing, and it looked like there was more than a great chance of getting two races in. Opting for the shorter Course Two, which is two complete windward returns, also set it up beautifully.

Etchells Worlds Day 2 – Oooops!

10/23/2018

The 2018 Etchells World Championship Race Committee has been pretty clear about it. They have lost the last two mornings to ultra-light and variable winds, and they want to run the best series they can until Saturday 1500hrs, when they can set no more races away. Nine in total would be ideal, seven makes for good times, and six is acceptable. You could call it a mission.

Etchells Worlds Day 1 – What a tease!

10/22/2018

On shore this morning you felt that it was going to be a grand day. The time had come. Race one, and even race two were upon us. A champion crew was soon going to be determined for the 2018 Etchells World Championship being held on Moreton Bay in Brisbane, Australia.

2018 Etchells Worlds is on

10/22/2018

Full coverage on the 2018 Worlds Website. RESULTS

2018 World Championship about to begin

10/18/2018

The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron is a busy place with competitors finishing up the registration and measurement process. Follow along as the racing gets started on Monday, October 22 on the 2018 Etchells Worlds website.

2018 Worlds Measurement Information Update

08/21/2018

Prior to the 2018 Brisbane World Championship the International Governors Committee would like to draw your attention to the Class Rules and Appendices.

2019 Worlds venue showcased at World Sailing Youth World Champs

07/23/2018

Corpus Christi, Texas recently hosted the 2018 World Sailing Youth Worlds. Some great video footage captures a look at a fantastic sailing venue.

2018 Worlds Early Bird Discount

07/16/2018

Check in with the 2018 Worlds organizers for the latest information. Early bird discount before July 20.

2018 World Championship registration now open

05/01/2018

Online registration for the 2018 Etchells World Championship is now open. Early bird discount until July 20th

Eight Races, Eight Winners, Championship Still up for Grabs

09/29/2017

Remarkably, at the end of the fourth day of racing in the Etchells World Championship, each of the eight races have been won by eight different teams. Thirty of the 51 competitors have had at least one top ten finish, demonstrating the amazing depth of the talent in this regatta.

Racers were greeted by typical San Francisco conditions for races seven and eight. As the race committee, headed by PRO Jeff Zarwell, set the line, wind readings were in the 17 – 19 kt range in a waning ebb with big chop.

Breeze on for Day Three of the Etchells World Championship

09/28/2017

Racers were overly eager as racing kicked off on the third day of racing in the 2017 Etchells World Championship. Unlike the previous two days, a consistent 8 – 10 kt westerly had filled in by noon and racing started on schedule – except for a general recall in race five, the first of the regatta. Racers were still pushing hard at the restart, with ten boats hailed OCS, and only seven returning to restart.

Consistency Pays Off for the Top of the Leader Board

09/27/2017

Day two racing began much as day one, with a two-hour postponement, although today the call was made to hold the racers on shore. When racing began at 2:20 pm the wind had filled in at 16-17 kts from a typical San Francisco Bay westerly direction of 225 degrees.

A Long First Day for Etchells Worlds Competitors

09/26/2017

The first day of racing for the 51 International Etchells teams got off to a slow start with a 2.5 hour postponement on glassy water. When race one finally began at about 2:30pm, the wind had built to a consistent 8 – 10 kts.  By the second race, the breeze freshened slightly to 14 - 15 kts. “The race committee, led by PRO Jeff Zarwell, did a great job completing two races in a short time window, getting everyone back to the dock before sunset,” said race co-chair Steve Fentress, and seconded by many racers.

2017 World Championship Final

09/26/2017

Congratulations to Steve Benjamin, Dave Hughes, Ian Liberty, and Michael Menninger, winners of the 2017 Etchells World Championship!

2017 Etchells World Championship Preview

09/25/2017

The 2017 Etchells World Championship, hosted by The San Francisco Yacht Club, kicks off on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 with the first of five days of racing on San Francisco Bay (9 races are scheduled). Fifty-one teams representing ten countries will be competing in the area known as the Berkeley Circle. This is the fourth time that the Etchells World Championships are being held in San Francisco Bay.

2017 Worlds Alert

05/15/2017

Early registration rates end on June 22 for The 2017 Etchells Worlds, sailed this year on San Francisco Bay and hosted by The San Francisco Yacht Club. The Worlds events kick off on September 22 and run through September 30.

2014 World Championship

06/24/2014

Hardesty Claims Third World Title With Race to Spare NEWPORT, R.I. — Consistency is king and Bill Hardesty and crew of Stephanie Roble, Taylor Canfield and Marcus Eagan have earned the 2014 Etchells World Championship by sticking to a steady plan for success.