Class News
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...
Etchells 2014 World Championship Day One Report
The Etchells Worlds in Newport, RI, got off to a flying start with two races sailed in 11-16 knots of SSW breeze that gently backed in the late afternoon. We got a great report from Steve Girling about the first of two races on Day One. RACE ONE The challenge for race...
Worlds 2014 Updates
The allotment for the 2014 Worlds has been increased to include the highest finishing five boats at the US Nationals to be held March 21-23, 2014 at CRYC in Miami, who have not already qualified for the 2014 worlds.
2014 National Championship
ETCHELLS TO SHINE IN THE SUN AT MIAMI'S NATIONALS The Coral Reef Yacht Club proudly announces its hosting of the 2014 Etchells National Championship sponsored by Mount Gay Rum on March 21-23, 2014. This is the third year for CRYC's Etchells Nationals and this time...
Mid-Winters 2013 Recap
Inside the KGB When Senet Bischoff, who grew up in Miami's Coral Reef Yacht Club, decided he wanted to buy a racing sailboat with his friend Ben Kinney, they didn't have to look far to find a competitive class. Senet and Ben, who team race together in NYC, wanted to...
Connecting the Dots: 2013 Florida State Championship
Shannon Bush seems to get better every year. This year she’s set a goal for the Italian Worlds, followed by the Etchells NAs in Newport. In pushing her program to winning levels, she’s added new team members, hired a coach, and taken extra days off work each month for...
In Memoriam: Tom Piper
It is with heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of Thomas C. Piper. Tom left us on the morning of September 9, 2013. We remember him as a formidable competitor in many regattas both offshore and around the buoys. Tom first sailed with his brother Scott on a...