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  1. Etchells Class

    Magpie soars like an eagle to claim 2024 Etchells World Championships. 03/25/2024. James Mayo (1999) and Richard Allanson (2019) have previously won the Etchells World Championships, but this is the first time in 20 years that Graeme Taylor can claim the honour. Sailing AUS1486 Magpie, the trio were ecstatic when they crossed the finish line of ...

  2. ETCHELLS CLASS

    Renamed ETCHELLS CLASS in 1990. The prototype 'Shililah', was built to compete in the IYRU 3 man keel boat trials of 1966. Despite winning nearly every race, another boat, (the SOLING), was ultimately selected and became the 3 man keel boat Olympic class. The enthusiasm for the new design grew just the same and the ETCHELLS CLASS became one of ...

  3. Etchells

    The first 36 boats were built by Skip Etchells and the Old Greenwich Boat Company between 1967 and 1969. [2] In the early 1970s Skip Etchells finished hulls which were moulded for him by Tillotson-Pearson. [2]Since being established as a one-design class, boats have been built by numerous other manufacturers, including Bashford Boat Builders (later known as Sydney Yachts), Pamcraft and Phil ...

  4. Etchells Class

    Etchells sailors are enthusiastic and loyal supporters of their boat and class association. The Etchells is a big, fast, simple, stable, and sleek racing sloop that can be sailed competitively and in comfort by three or four average sailors. It can tack in 70 degrees and has a low wetted surface hull form that keeps moving in the slightest breeze.

  5. Etchells Class

    Etchells Class is a 30′ 6″ / 9.3 m monohull sailboat designed by E. W. (Skip) Etchells and built by Sydney Yachts/Bashford Int., Ontario Yachts, Robertson and Sons Ltd., David Heritage Racing Yachts, and Petticrows starting in 1966.

  6. One-Design Class Profile: Etchells

    The Boat: Heavenly. Long and slender, the Etchells is one of the larger 3-4 man keelboats in recent history. A narrow waist at 6'11" and a 22' waterline belies an overall length of 30'6". The boat displaces 3,700lbs all up and draws 4'6". Described as "the boat they sail in heaven," the Etchells is very tunable and responds to ...

  7. ETCHELLS SPEED GUIDE

    Fortunately, the Etchells has three world-class boat builders on three continents. Second-hand boats are also readily available (see class website), ranging from $3,500 US for a starter boat to $60,000-90,000 for a boat in tip-top race condition. How do you transport an Etchells? An Etchells is relatively easy to tow.

  8. Etchells

    Learn about the Etchells class in World Sailing, a popular one-design keelboat for competitive racing and sailing enthusiasts.

  9. Etchells Sailboat: The Ultimate Guide

    Short answer etchells sailboat: The Etchells sailboat is a highly competitive one-design keelboat class known for its strict measurement rules, exciting racing, and high-performance characteristics. Designed by Skip Etchells in the 1960s, it has since become popular worldwide, featuring a three-person crew and offering thrilling sailing experiences.

  10. A Brief History of the Etchells Class

    A new logo, eliminating the '22', was designed and accepted by the Class in 1996. From the beginning the Class grew steadily in North America. Tillotson-Pearson took over the total production from Skip Etchells in 1971. Alan Teitge began building the boat in Tacoma, Washington and fleets began to appear from coast to coast.

  11. Etchells Class

    ETCHELLS AUS 1512 'War Baby' Excellent / New: $190,000.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 01/22/24: View Details: Etchells AUS 1359: Good: A$15,000.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 12/15/23: View Details: Brand new M12 Etchells: Brand New: 50,000.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address ...

  12. Etchells Class

    In 1965, Yachting Magazine launched a competition to select a new three man Olympic keelboat. E. W. "Skip" Etchells, a boat designer, builder and sailor, built the wooden Shillalah, taking her to Kiel, Germany, where the trials were to be held in the fall of 1966.At the completion of the trials the judges chose the rival Soling class over Shillalah II, in spite of her success in the races.

  13. Etchells class

    The Etchells class is a 30.5ft fractional sloop designed by E. W. Etchells and built in fiberglass by Sydney Yachts/Bashford Int. since 1966. The Etchells class is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.

  14. International Etchells Class

    The Etchells is a big, fast, simple, stable, and sleek racing sloop that can be sailed competitively and in comfort by three or four average sailors. It can tack in 70 degrees and has a low wetted surface hull form that keeps moving in the slightest breeze. In 20+ knots it absolutely flies. The strict one-design principle of the class was ...

  15. State of the Etchells Class >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News: Providing

    The International Etchells Class will own the certified Mould 12 moving forward. Cunningham is proud that class leaders addressed the Mould 11 issue by relying on science and engineering.

  16. Etchells New Zealand

    The Etchells. The Etchells is a rare gem: a true world-class design - and the boat of choice for legendary sailors like John Bertrand, Chris Dickson, Dennis Conner, Russell Coutts and Kenny Reid - that nevertheless remains competitive and entirely affordable for the weekend warrior. Thanks to timeless lines and a strict one-design rule ...

  17. Etchells

    Designed by Skip Etchells in 1966, the Etchells is a one-design keel boat. It has a fast, stable and sleek design that enables it to be sailed comfortably and competitively. The class operates on a strict one-design principle which is actively monitored by the Class Association. At Ontario Yachts we have built over 400 Etchells since 1976, as ...

  18. E. W. Etchells

    Star class. Elwood Widmer (E. W.) "Skip" Etchells (July 5, 1911 - December 20, 1998) was an American naval architect, boat builder and world championship sailor. He is best remembered now for the one-design racing boat that bears his name, the International Etchells class, a 30 ft 6 in (9.30 m) keelboat that he designed in 1966.

  19. Hammer drops in Etchells class >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News: Providing

    Hammer drops in Etchells class. Published on March 10th, 2021. The chatter at the 2019 Etchells World Championship was not so much about the competition as it was about an observed speed edge from ...

  20. Etchells Class

    HULL CERTIFICATES. You must have a Hull/Measurement Certificate in your name to comply with IECA Class Rules. Royal Yachting Association issue certificates in GBR (please provide a copy to the class office). All other certificates are issued by the IECA office. Apply for one at this link.

  21. Etchells Class

    Class Rules. Building Specifications - Hull and Hull Appendage. Building Specifications - Spar. Plan 9F - Hull Appendage. Plan 10G - Hull. Plan 15F - One Design Fittings. Plan 25G1 - Mast. Plan 25G2 - Boom.

  22. Etchells Class

    The date and venue for the 2024 Etchells European Championship has changed. The event will now be held in Cowes on October 11-13, 2024. Please see the press release for more information.

  23. Etchells Class

    Feb 16-18, 2024. Biscayne Bay Yacht Club. Coconut Grove FL USA. Biscayne Bay Series - Midwinters East. March. Mar 16-17, 2024. San Diego Yacht Club. San Diego CA USA.