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Etchells Worlds Cowes 2022
The Etchells Worlds has now been confirmed for Cowes in September 2022.
Published 14:38 on 8 Aug 2021
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International Etchells Class Saida Cup
The 2021 Etchells Saida Cup run by the Royal Thames Yacht Club was held on the 10th-11th of July in Cowes. 15 boats entered meant that everyone was looking forward to a weekend of racing but unfortunately the wind did not want to play ball on the Saturday. Very light winds coupled with spring tides meant that no racing was possible on day one, with the few boats that did venture out having a long
Published 09:00 on 13 Jul 2021
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Royal London Etchells Youth Academy Prize Giving
The Royal London Etchells Youth Academy prizegiving and drinks reception were hosted by the Royal London Yacht Club this weekend during the Etchells South Coast Championships. At the reception Commodore Martin Thomas gave newly-inducted sailors a hearty welcome. This was followed by an insight into the rich history of the club and its significance as one of the major yacht clubs in Cowes. A program of training plus success in the Etchells
Published 10:00 on 9 Jul 2021
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International Etchells South Coast Championship
Saturday morning dawned sunny and windless as competitors from 17 boats made their way down to the docks. Thankfully, a message from the race committee confirmed the breeze was filling in and the forecasted 8-12kts arrived just in time for Race 1. After a strong start, No Dramas led the fleet to take race 1 closely followed by Rocketman and Swedish Blue. The strong tide around the windward mark caught many boats by surprise,
Published 09:00 on 28 Jun 2021