Class News
Lobster Bowl Recap by Ralph Carpenter
Casco Bay threw a full assortment of conditions at the 23 boat fleet gathered for this year’s 3rd annual Lobster Bowl regatta. The first day’s racing was owned by Jim Lampman and team. Two members of his crew, Chris and Monica Morgan, had sailed with Will Welles and...
Day 3 Race Report, NAs, by Steve Girling
The battle of Western Long Island Sound, Whales and all….! …And the feeding frenzy continues…and no, that’s not Steve Benjamin’s Terrapin team, but the magnificent display of sea life being devoured by a whale in the middle of the race track…! Sailors were greeted by...
Day Two Race Report, NAs, by Steve Girling
The battle of Western Long Island Sound, Whales and all….! A fresh northerly greeted sailors for today’s racing. Heading out onto the sound, it was clear that the overnight easterly had made quite a mess of things, with an East-West swell dominant under the...
Day One Race Report, NAs, by Steve Girling
Etchells North American Championships, American Yacht Club, Rye, NY. The battle of Western Long Island Sound, Whales and All! The massive amount of sea life activity has to be a good thing…! The appearance of a humpback whale in the sound for yesterday’s...
Sailing in the Etchells Class video
A great video from Scuttlebutt about sailing in the Etchells Class. Shot in San Diego at the Nationals. https://youtu.be/RubCor3OINk
Contratulations Marvin Beckmann
Congratulations go out to Marvin Beckmann and crew Stephanie Robles, Danielle Septembre and Steve Hunt on winning the 2015 Etchells Nationals hosted by San Diego Yacht Club. It came down to the final race of the final day, and Marvin prevailed. As a reminder, 2015...
Happy spring, Etchells Sailors!
After a long, tough winter in the East and Mid-West, it’s a joy to welcome warmer weather and the beginning of a full regatta season. The following regattas are coming up, and we encourage you to support the events and the organizers: The Nationals – San Diego Yacht...
Eight Bells: Bill Munster
Internationally known World Champion yachtsman Bill Munster passed away suddenly on December 11, 2014 in Bend, Oregon at the age of 76. Bill was a native and resident of San Diego for over 70 years before retiring to Bend, Oregon. Bill attended Army Navy Academy in...
2015 News Happy New Year, Etchells Sailors!
We are happy to announce that the 2015 Etchells regatta schedule is posted on our site, www.etchellsna.org. Since the site is relatively new, a little help with navigation may be useful. On the home page, you'll see several upcoming events. To see the full list,...
Chairman’s Report (October 2014)
2014 Etchells Worlds – Newport Rhode Island In looking back to June, the Etchells Class had one of its most successful World Championships. Hosted by the New York Yacht Club, NYYC and sailed on the former America’s Cup Course. Ninety nine boats, from twelve nations...
Lobster Bowl Recap
Etchells racers from all over the country converged on the host Portland Yacht Club and Casco Bay Maine on September 20, 21, and 22 to enjoy some competitive racing combined with Downeast hospitality, and beautiful sailing waters. The fleet was equally divided between...
Elizabeth Named Etchells North American Champion
CHICAGO (September 21, 2014) - Solid winds, tight competition and good camaraderie characterized the three days of racing of the International Etchells Class North American Championship, which wrapped up with two races at the Chicago Yacht Club on Sunday. "When we...
2014 Etchells North American Championship – Day Two
Carruthers Remains in Top Spot CHICAGO (September 20, 2014) - It could be anyone's regatta in the third and final day of the International Etchells Class North American Championship on Sunday. With two races to go, the top eight teams just nine points apart and four...
2014 Etchells North American Championship – Day One
Carruthers wins the day. CHICAGO (September 19, 2014) - The International Etchells Class North American Championship kicked off from the Chicago Yacht Club Belmont Station today. The event drew 32 boats and approximately 100 competitors from all over the world,...
Hitchcock wins Lobster Bowl, Brouder wins Heritage Division
September 13-14, Falmouth, ME A Race Report from Ralph Carpenter of Fleet 27 On September 13 and 14, some of the most dedicated Etchells sailors in the country gathered at the Portland Yacht Club on the beautiful waters of Casco Bay, Maine for the 2nd annual Etchells...
Hitchcock, Brush, Kelly, and Brouder Big Winners at Etchells Lobster Bowl Regatta
September 13-14, 2014 On September 13 and 14, some of the most dedicated Etchells sailors in the country gathered at the Portland Yacht Club on the beautiful waters of Casco Bay, Maine for the 2nd annual Etchells Lobster Bowl regatta. The sailors gathered with 3 goals...
Video: Etchells Invitational Regatta 2014
Etchells Invitational Regatta 2014 from Olivia Chenevix-Trench on Vimeo.
Etchells 2014 World Championship Day Two Report
Lammens leads, Gilbert wins the day. Race three of the Etchells worlds started shortly after noon yesterday with a nice breeze that oscillated between 220 and 235. A beautiful start line greeted competitors, and the 100-boat fleet used every inch of it to get away at...