NEWS
Fleet News
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Sydney: All set to chase down the Goblets
7 November 2019
The annual twilight regatta for the Milson Silver Goblets is just a small part of the Sydney Fleet’s activities. Test sails form another large component of what they are up to apart form racing ... read more
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Perth: A World
7 November 2019
The Etchells Swan River fleet has a busy 2019/20 season planned, with a varied program that is built around fun, quality sailing, and preparations for the Etchells Worlds in November 2020 ... read more
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Melbourne: Countdown to the Nationals 7-12 January
7 November 2019
The 2020 nationals is just the start in the lead up to the worlds in 2023. Get set for loads of high-end racing, a prominent Youth Programme and wonderful hospitality ... read more
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Gosford: Plenty happening on the Central Coast
7 November 2019
New boats on the hardstand, recruits from the club, and a desire to lift their game, means the Gosford Fleet is firing on all eight cylinders ... read more
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Brisbane: A lifetime ago, and a full life ahead
7 November 2019
Post worlds, Brisbane continues to march on, and new management keeps the flame alive with the passing of the tongs ... read more
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Melbourne: A World Championship? Hopefully…
3 May 2019
2023 is not that far away, and the successful bidder for that World Championship could be Melbourne, and they will know soon enough, with the AGM this June in Texas selecting the host. In the meantime, they are holding next year's Australian Championship in January ... read more
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Gosford: Races, titles, and only one in the mud
3 May 2019
Brisbane Waters is an amazing space, and when the wind allows for it, quite the racetrack, indeed. The irrepressible Don Wilson highlights what's been happening on the Central Coast ... read more
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Brisbane: The Cure wins through consistency
3 May 2019
Here is a 2018/19 Etchells Brisbane season wrap, and it also looks at the rise of the RQYS Etchells Brisbane Youth Team. Well done to Ray Smith, David Clark, Alan Smith and young Mitch Luxton, as well ... read more
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Sydney: Looks to bolster participation
26 August 2018
They had a big year, and some new ideas aim to have them attracting even more souls into Etchells. There are plenty from the fleet also attending Brisbane, so it is all on when it comes to Sydney ... read more
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Melbourne: More boats on the water!
26 August 2018
Lots of racing continues on Port Phillip, and they are set for the 2020 Australian Championship. There are four more crews racing now and it is a big deal each Saturday, with nearly 20 boats out on the water ... read more
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Brisbane: 39 Boats
26 August 2018
The renaissance that is the Brisbane Fleet is both significant and quantifiable. There are 39 boats in the fleet, with some 163 sailors also all paid-up! Lot's of good news, so read on ... read more
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Adelaide: Vale David Henshall
26 August 2018
Sadly, one of the Class' great names has passed. His legacy will be missed, and the Adelaide Fleet acknowledges all he did on and off the water for the betterment of Etchells, sailing and smiling in general ... read more
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Sydney: Lots and lots of racing in Sydney
12 February 2018
They Sydney fleet is resplendent with a lot of top-notch names and has some serious racing going on. Many are famous Etchells, and others, like Rupert Henry, are probably better known in other avenues of sailing. One thing is for sure, if there is an Etchells race on it will be well attended! ... read more
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Gosford: Winners
12 February 2018
Racing mostly on the Brisbane Waters, the Gosford fleet has a dedicated group competing in their series to date. Last month, a couple joined the Pittwater Fleet for some offshore work on the Palm Beach Circle ... read more
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Sydney: Big year ahead
30 June 2017
Lots of racing, some new timings, qualifiers, and all the goings on makes for a busy time for the Harbour fleet. New communications will ensure you know exactly what's going on, so make sure you're connected ... read more
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Pittwater: RPAYC Senior Youth Etchells 2018 Worlds Program
30 June 2017
Young sailors at Pittwater to afforded the opportunity to sail against the best at many a high level regatta. It includes boat, sails and assistance with entries. It is the ideal pathway for enthusiastic sailors to make their mark ... read more
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Gosford: Announce winners
30 June 2017
Gosford not only did well on their own, but also combined with Pittwater to get more sailors offshore and give them the experience they need ... read more
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Brisbane: Into the future
30 June 2017
You know how friendly and hospitable they are; now here comes the racing schedule. Get a glass of wine and get set to take it all in. Make your plans now! ... read more
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Melbourne: Ready to give sailors fair winds
14 February 2017
The Melbourne Fleet at Royal Brighton YC are looking forward to strong Victorian Championship with National and World Champions set to duke it out. Peter Coleman looks at local and Interstate teams looking to tap the fair and often lumpy track that is Port Phillip! ... read more
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Lake Macquarie: A terrific patch to sail on (and a great view from the clubhouse for sunset drinks)
14 February 2017
More changes to fleet leaders, this time Lake Macquarie, with Robert Griffits now the Fleet Captain. Read what they are up to with a stable fleet that loves its close racing ... read more
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Geelong: look to harness the Festival of Sails
14 February 2017
Rod Hagebols has taken the reigns of the mighty Geelong Etchells Fleet and in his report he looks at ways to improve their racing, to catch up to the leader, and also of growing the fleet overall. Interesting stuff ... read more
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Brisbane: All set for Brisbane on and off the water
14 February 2017
An active fleet, with an esprit de corps of get on and do it, Brisbane continues to make racing enjoyable and the whole experience something to savour. The irrepressible Noel Paterson explains ... read more
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Sydney: Big season to follow on from changes at the top
29 August 2016
The delightful Richard Hammond, Roger gain and David Seaton have stepped down from running the Sydney fleet after an exemplary time, including hosting the 2012 World Championships. The new team are full of vigour and have a lot of activities fro you to read about ... read more
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Melbourne: Home and Away and it is not on Channel 7!
29 August 2016
Melbourne Fleet are out on the water both at home and in the UK. They're looking to see if many of the nation's keenest will head on down to Port Phillip once again for the 2017 Victorian Championship ... read more
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Gosford: Smaller, Active and Enthused!
29 August 2016
Delightful and good travellers too, the Gosford fleet will be a good force this season, especially as MSW and AUS Championships will not be too far from home ... read more
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Brisbane: The busy place
29 August 2016
Brisbane Fleet continue to thrive and with people and facilities like they do, there can be little wonder. Noel Paterson takes us through the many goings on and highlights that all is well for the impending Worlds ... read more
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Sydney: Big season for a very busy fleet
26 April 2016
So much racing - Nice one Sydney! When you have a locale like the Harbour it is almost your duty to get out on it at all times, so they did. Daytime, twilight, weekday, weekend, they were there, sailing away ... read more
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Melbourne: Planes, not so much trains, definitely automobiles and maybe a ship
26 April 2016
The Vics are over, so the Victorians now hit the water, road and ships to go racing here, there and nearly everywhere. Look out for at least a few of them as you travel, with a few showing up for everything, including the opening of the proverbial envelope ... read more
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Sydney: Sydney lights up for the Goblets!
9 February 2016
Whether it was the oh-so-hot racing or the quintessential Summer storm on the harbour, the Goblets once again showed why this regatta is a fave of both local and interstate sailors ... read more
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Melbourne
9 February 2016
For when you think to yourself that there is no such thing as too much racing, Peter Coleman offers you the perfect option ... read more
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Brisbane: The fleet known as ‘Is’ keeps growing
9 February 2016
Renaissance and a bunch of other art terms got dropped ages ago. This is one fleet well and truly on the march. Brisbane just is, and with the great launching pad at RQ, that famous hospitality and friendship, well, it truly is no wonder. Huge events on the way, so read on ... read more
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Sydney: with a bang and it is not the annual fireworks!
13 November 2015
Look out! Sydney Fleet are already well into their racing. They will be hot to trot from that and coaching by some of the best in the game. Join in and if you want to be part of a regatta that spans the week and also the time of day to race, then get amongst the Milson Silver Goblets in January ... read more
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Gosford: con gusto
13 November 2015
Gosford Fleet has commenced the season with gusto, sporting four new skippers and nine active boats ... read more
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Brisbane: Pathway to the 2018 Etchells Worlds
13 November 2015
Open the throttle – Brisbane Etchells is the benchmark for how to run a fleet in THE OD Class. The World Championship of 2018 has brought everyone into sharp focus and they are ready for the challenge ... read more
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Pittwater: Club Alfred
1 March 2015
Every time you go to RPAYC you think it should be called Club Alfred – what a majestic location. Well, like any good resort they have developed an extended offering to allow more sailors to get the competition they crave, without cutting too much into family time ... read more
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Gosford: Look out for amorous mammals!
1 March 2015
Any way you look at that, it is one hell of a lot better than MAMILs being a touch too affectionate. Gosford's Brisbane Waters provide for great sailing and it seems of late, some terrific nature expeditions... ... read more
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Brisbane: If it was a renaissance
1 March 2015
So if it that's what was, does it now mean the renascent interest is somewhat akin to a resurgence? More than likely the super-hospitable Brisbane fleet are today more appropriately to be referred to as having gone for a full-blown revival! ... read more
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Adelaide: 2015 Australian Championship
1 March 2015
Andrew Waterman reports on the recent Australian Championship, but in regards to their State Championship he says, “I'm sorry to say it has been a problem of no wind and too much wind reducing our schedule to just three out of eight, so far. We are planning to run another three races in early March to at least get a series...” ... read more
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Sydney: Every good Trekkie...
22 October 2014
Knows that space is the final frontier, but here's a new feature. It'll only cost you $0.70 to get an entry ticket!!! Yep. 70 cents is all you'll need to begin your mission for a permanent spot. More news is that if you're coming to do the Goblets or NSW States, then you can get a casual guernsey as well. Cool ... read more
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Sydney: Is The Squadron going to be the third casino site?
22 October 2014
Is it just that episode of Rake or something way more definitive? Who knows? But with all the Stars coming out to be part of the Sydney season, you could perhaps wonder whether these Stars will eclipse the other casinos. Not that it would be some cheap tourism attraction on a converted old dock. No. No. No. This would be a truly salubrious, James Bond type of affair! ... read more
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Swan River: Cheers and thanks, mate
22 October 2014
Paul Reiffer retired from active Etchells service, just the other day. There was a flood of deserved praise for his enduring efforts to build the Swan River Fleet to what it is today. Read on to learn more about this special Etchellian ... read more
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Melbourne: Etchells Radial Cloth Headsails
22 October 2014
North Sails Melbourne boss and yachting guru, Noel Drennan, takes us on an exploration and explanation of the new warp oriented Dacron that we first chatted about at Gosford, earlier this year ... read more
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Sydney: Harbour delights and a heap of sailing
27 July 2014
All eyes are on Kirribilli and it is not the PM's residence. It's soon to be Etchells time and the RSYS are set to head for the rev limiter with a terrific range of racing. If that isn't enough, there's always the view!!! ... read more
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Pittwater: Fresh, new, exciting and bound to be back
27 July 2014
Inaugural Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club One Design Midwinters proved to be a great success. There were lots of classes out on the water, a healthy dose of breeze and those picturesque surroundings to always make you feel good ... read more
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Brisbane: Expanding Fleet. Great Facilities. Terrific Camaraderie
27 July 2014
You could say it is an annual report as such, but John Warlow gives us an insight into the renaissance fleet and why they are kicking goals ... read more
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Sydney: Hot racing a sure thing
14 April 2014
A collection of the best there is, some young guns ready to show that they have what it takes and no one going home with more than one trophy – yes, that is very cool. The Sydney Fleet powered on ... read more
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Gosford: Old 'Doc' with new tricks wins!
14 April 2014
The late charge on to the scoreboard always looks good, especially if you go on to take it out. Greg Humphries, Bruce Tennant and Rod Moore did just that. Well done ... read more
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Brisbane: Renaissance is not just for art galleries
14 April 2014
Much to comment on when you have an example such as Brisbane. They really have taken the bull by the horns, and not just one of the last herd that went off to the abattoir to become part of their next BBQ. Read on to see just what has been going on and where you may be going for the 2018 Worlds ... read more
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Sydney: Space going a begging and hot competition just before the NSW States!
15 December 2013
Time to get serious. A week of great racing, a presentation dinner, free hull clean and they'll even help with your trailer – Lay down misere, eh ... read more
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Mooloolaba: 2014 in the middle of Winter - sail your Etchells in sunny QLD
15 December 2013
Time already to think about the Etchells Winter Championship at Mooloolaba. It has cemented itself as the ‘must do' regatta ... read more
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Cronulla: It was worth the wait for Cronulla
15 December 2013
A new deck and hardstand for the Cronulla Sailing Club – it may have taken a while, but all Etchells sailors can now reap the benefits. Read on to see how and why ... read more
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Gosford: Trade ups, AC stars and flat water racing on the Central Coast
15 December 2013
The Sydney explains what else the new season is going to offer, and gearing up for the NSW State Titles ... read more
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Sydney: Lots of racing, great prizes, coaching, seminars and more!
30 August 2013
The Sydney Etchells Fleet has a lot to offer its members and anyone else keen to get amongst it. Richard Hammond explains what else the new season is going to offer ... read more
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Sydney: Of winners and holidays
3 April 2013
The Sydney Etchells Fleet's season finished with a flourish on Saturday 23rd March with the final, three race, Mini-Regatta held in superb conditions. 31 entries in the series meant the racing was highly competitive ... read more
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Gosford: What's old is new again...
3 April 2013
John McDougal regains the Club Championship again this year, for the eighth time, which is a great achievement ... read more
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Cronulla: What a weekend it was!
3 April 2013
The maelstrom that inflicted itself on Cronulla Sailing Club for the 2013 NSW State Titles will be remembered for many years. Though we are proud of the fact Cronulla is one of the few places you can take an Etchells surfing ... read more
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Brisbane: Grab two mates and get a boat (or three if you're petite)!
3 April 2013
Finally, we received some stunning weather and gentle breezes in Brisbane. The fleet turned out with 10 boats for the last race and the last Healy BBQ for the season ... read more
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Adelaide: Who could blame him for being pensive?
3 April 2013
Some may recall in the previous Adelaide Fleet update I mentioned the wonderful conditions served up to us each Saturday. Well the nipples of fate were well and truly tweaked, as the first State Championship weekend in December copped the strongest winds of the summer ... read more
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Sydney: Big races and big names
17 December 2012
On your marks! Get Set! Racing. Just the six weeks until it all gets away again for the 33 boat fleet from Sydney. It's a vast array on offer and Sydney are making to all Etchells sailors. Perhaps you at least need to have a try ... read more
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Cronulla: Look out for dolphins!
17 December 2012
NSW States on the way and new facilities, you need to check out the Cronulla Fleet. 13 vessels are part of this set and they certainly seem to enjoy it ... read more
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Gosford: Good weather. Good Racing!
17 December 2012
Great weather was part of the key on Brisbane Waters at Gosford. Ivy and G.B.R may have the measure, but it is not by much ... read more
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Brisbane: Bigger is better!
17 December 2012
More boats on the water, yet more famous Healy BBQs, trips by sea and road and unused boats getting a sail again. Enthusiasm abounds in Brisbane ... read more
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Adelaide: Don't mention Hughie...
17 December 2012
A fantastic contributor, Wayne Knill has committed to writing a comment about Hughie, the God of Wind. Trust that He's not reading this edition of the newsletter, Wayne ... read more
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Sydney: Making a statement for the season
14 October 2012
A large fleet, large breeze, large racing programme and new boats joining the fleet... Sydney sure is on fire! ... read more
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Brisbane: Game on in Brisbane. Literally!
14 October 2012
Well. It is competitive, of a high standard and certainly keenly sought after. Brisbane has new blood and some more-than-notable crews enjoying sensational yachting conditions. ... read more
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Sydney: The trials, tribulations and rewards of Sydney Harbour
24 July 2012
If it is not a ferry it could be a tourist jet boat. And if it is not that, then it will be a new-to-boating "skipper" who does not know that 12 metric tonnes at 15 knots actually does leave a surfable wash. Thank God for the wonders of the depths ... read more
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Sydney: More ways to race
24 July 2012
On your marks! Get Set! Racing. Just the six weeks until it all gets away again for the 33 boat fleet from Sydney. It's a vast array on offer and Sydney are making to all Etchells sailors. Perhaps you at least need to have a try ... read more
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Gosford: Young guns step forward
24 July 2012
A small, but dedicated fleet has its share of youth taking on the Etchells mission. Change seems to be the key message to come from the Gosford Fleet and yet consistency also plays a big hand on the delightful Brisbane Waters ... read more
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Brisbane: Team Healey leads the way...
24 July 2012
The wonderful and forthright Noel Paterson is stepping down from the top gig at the Brisbane Fleet, but there will still be lots of activity occurring. They've had boats off competing at big events, there are new owners getting in to Etchells ... read more
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Sydney: How to make an event!
22 March 2012
So you want to run a World's. Richard Hammond gives you an idea into what you'll need, provides some great insights and offers some assistance with getting collateral together to impress the many groups you'll be dealing with ... read more
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Gosford: Etchells Fleet Update
22 March 2012
Small. Yes. Dedicated? Even more so! The Gosford Fleet takes to Brisbane Waters every Saturday ... read more
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Adelaide: Etchells Fleet Update
22 March 2012
Coronation Rag from the Adelaide Fleet takes the title in a familiar sight of a weather-affected series... ... read more
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Sydney: Fleet Update
8 December 2011
Next February's Etchells World Championship is shaping up to be one of the most hotly contested one design sailing events ever staged ... read more
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Mooloolaba: Fleet has a diary date for you
8 December 2011
Here at Mooloolaba, we have a 2012, Winter diary date for you and family. Please come up and enjoy our hospitality ... read more
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Melbourne: 'And we're racing' with the Melbourne Fleet
8 December 2011
With only six places up for grabs for the 2012 World Championships, it was game on for the fiercely competitive Melbourne Etchells fleet selection trials ... read more
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Gold Coast: Etchells Fleet Update
8 December 2011
After the season start a few months ago, there has been resurgence in Etchells on the Gold Coast. With only nine boats on the hard, we are now seeing six or seven registered boats on the water for our monthly offshore sailing ... read more
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Gosford: Etchells Fleet Update
8 December 2011
We have seven boats racing this year, which is two down on last year. The racing has been close, however, with Luke Birch in Greenback, winning the most races ... read more
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Brisbane: Etchells Fleet grows and grows (again)
8 December 2011
Find out what's been happening in Brisbane, as the Etchells get a roll on and grow in numbers. Noel Paterson takes us through the recent developments there ... read more
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Adelaide: Etchells Fleet Update
8 December 2011
The Adelaide Fleet's Summer is well and truly underway, with a great mix of sailing conditions had over October and November. However, before the season even began, our appetite was well and truly whetted by a fun and informative training day ... read more
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Lake Macquarie: Etchells Fleet Update
6 October 2011
Lake Macquarie Etchells Fleet have begun their qualifying series. It will be a tough battle with at least six boats worthy of a spot in the Worlds ... read more
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Lake Macquarie: Great training opportunities
14 July 2011
Lake Macquarie Etchells Fleet preparations for the World's have begun. We have two regattas organised to help our local fleet get a good start to the season ... read more
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Adelaide: A Big Summer
14 July 2011
Shane Deussen's rampage sailing Coronation Rag (AUS 936) on the Adelaide Gulf waters for the 2010/11 season, was highlighted by a clean sweep of all the heats in the SA State Championship. ... read more
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Mornington: A great year on the Peninsula
14 July 2011
What a fantastic year of sailing from the Mornington Etchells Fleet. We had three boats at the States and Nationals, being the crews skippered by Graeme Alexander, Graeme Taylor and Phil Coombs. Well done to you all ... read more
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Pittwater: Two huge regattas on the way
14 July 2011
With the NSW State Championships in November and the Nationals in February, it will be a very big time for the Pittwater Fleet ... read more
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Brisbane: Fleet Championships finally get sailed
5 April 2011
After a torrid week of light and shifty weather predictions, the Race Committee was more than grateful to wake up on Saturday morning to at least see we had a developing breeze from the East Sou'east to Sou'east ... read more
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Gold Coast: Calling all Southerners
5 April 2011
Over the next little while, the Gold Coast Fleet have two regattas that may be of interest of Southerners sick of their colder months ... read more
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Swan River: 2011 Western Australia Etchells Championship
5 April 2011
The 2011 WA Etchells Championships were contested over the long weekend from March 5 to 7, on the stunning waters of Owen Anchorage, just off Fremantle ... read more
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Adelaide: A very special kind of silver
5 April 2011
The 2010/11 season marks the 28th year of the Etchells Class in South Australia. It also marks the 25th year of involvement in our class by fleet stalwart, David Henshall ... read more
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Mooloolaba: Musto Etchells Australasian Winter Championship June 9 to 12, 2011
5 April 2011
The Notice of Race is out, the online entry system ready and the organising team are firing on all cylinders, as the June long-weekend, Musto Etchells Australasian Winter Championship fast approaches ... read more
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Far North Queensland: New Racing Opportunities
5 April 2011
A new fleet is emerging in the delightful Whitsunday Islands. AUS1288 is the first Etchells to call the Whitsunday Sailing Club home. Other sailors have been very keen to purchase an Etchells ... read more
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Mornington: Fleet to hold Victorian State Titles
10 December 2010
The Victorian State Titles are being held at Mornington over the March long weekend of 12, 13 and 14 March, 2011. ... read more
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Sydney: Busy times on the Harbour...
10 December 2010
Out on Sydney Harbour on November 20, the Etchells had a mini regatta that included some qualifying races for the 2011 Worlds. ... read more
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Adelaide: Racing begins in challenging conditions.
10 December 2010
The 2010/11 racing season is finally underway, with fleet numbers slightly down on last year. ... read more
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Geelong: Ready for the 2011 Nationals
14 September 2010
Excitement for the Etchells 2011 Australian National Titles is building around not only the Geelong Fleet, but also the whole of the Royal Geelong Yacht Club ... read more
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Brisbane: No racing, just work
14 September 2010
The Brisbane Fleet has conducted no formal racing over the winter recess, however we have had a working bee on the hardstand area, mast lifting cane and mast storage racks etc. ... read more
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Sydney: Sydney Etchells Fleet and RSYS Youth Sailing
14 September 2010
The Sydney Etchells Fleet at RSYS and CYCA, conducted an Etchells Experience day in April this year ... read more
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Adelaide: May not be racing weather, but there's lots to do
14 September 2010
It's mid September, the rain is still tumbling down and a cold wind is lashing against the window ... read more
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Lake Macquarie: Thank you Mark Philips
14 September 2010
The Lake Macquarie Etchells Fleet is looking forward to another very active season on the Lake, with 18 boats on the register ... read more
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Sydney: First race of the season ends in tie!
4 September 2010
With 30 entries and 30 knots forecast for the first Sydney Fleet race, there looked to be some promising action... Unfortunately, this activity, along with the attendant rain, must have scared many away, with just nine boats venturing out for the race ... read more
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Mooloolaba: Another great regatta delivered
28 June 2010
Once again, Mooloolaba and its locals can stand proud of delivering one of the best, one design sailing regatta's in the world ... read more
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Cronulla: Big boat owners eye off Etchells
28 June 2010
Several, local big boat owners are now looking hard at our Cronulla Etchells scene, no doubt realising the value of close racing, limited crew sizes, along with reasonable purchase and operating costs ... read more
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Adelaide: Inaugural Gymea Cup race series
28 June 2010
It was fantastic to see some of our most popular fleet sailors score series wins this season. In late February, some of our crews took three boats over to Port Lincoln to contest the Lincoln Week regatta ... read more
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Gosford: Great season had by all
28 June 2010
The Gosford Etchells Fleet had a great 2009/2010 sailing season. We had fair conditions all season long, with a variety of breezes and mixed results ... read more
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Pittwater: punching above their weight
2 March 2010
While the Pittwater Etchells Fleet is not large, it continues to punch well above its weight in state, national and world championships ... read more
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Gosford: club championship hotly contested
23 February 2010
The Gosford Etchells Fleet had a good Christmas and New Years break with a couple of boats and crews heading to the Lake for a successful Nationals run by LMYC. Congratulations to the team Triad led by John Bertrand and to local Gosford sailor ... read more
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Musto Etchells: where else would you be this winter ?
22 February 2010
I can't think of a better place to be in the winter than in Mooloolaba enjoying warm weather, great sailing conditions, a cool beer with my sailing mates and some brilliant competition. So for those of you trying to work out your winter sailing ... read more
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Brisbane: fleet numbers consistent
22 February 2010
The Brisbane Fleet has experienced more consistent numbers since the Xmas break and that trend looks like continuing for the rest of the season up until the Easter break ... read more
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Adelaide: 2009/10 South Australian State Championship
15 February 2010
A minimum of four races are required to constitute a race series and despite Mother Nature throwing her worst at us, that's what we got. The Etchells state heats were spread over two separate weekends ... read more
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Metung: 19th Annual Metung Etchells Regatta
8 February 2010
Metung Yacht Club on the East Gippsland Lakes again held the traditional Gippsland Lakes Etchells regatta. Last year the regatta enjoyed a 32 boat fleet with the lead up to the World Championships and was also combined with the Victorian Championships ... read more
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Swan River: Syd Corser Regatta 2009
14 December 2009
The regatta is named to honor the work of Syd Corser AM OBE in establishing the Etchells Fleet on the Swan River in Western Australia in 1986. The class needed six boats to qualify as a Fleet so Syd 'encouraged' his fellow sailors to ... read more
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Brisbane: Fun and serious business for fleet members
8 December 2009
The Brisbane Fleet has had a solid start to the season with 11 boats hitting the water at various times during the first half of the RQYS club racing calendar. The winter 'Come and Try' days has resulted in four new boats sailing with ... read more
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Adelaide: We have a saying...
1 December 2009
We used to have a saying that if you ever wanted it to rain in Adelaide all we had to do was host a Grand Prix. We would go all the way through winter with just the odd shower and then on the day of the race the ... read more
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Gosford: Happening and excited
1 December 2009
The Gosford Etchells Fleet has had a great start to the season. We are getting nine boats out racing every week. We have a spare spot on our hard stand which we are hoping to fill very soon. There are lots of potential Etchells sailors ... read more
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Geelong: Fresh enthusiasm
30 November 2009
The Royal Geelong Yacht Club's Etchells Fleet has had a strong start to the season with the majority of boats moving off the hardstand regularly with fresh enthusiasm ... read more
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Lake Macquarie: Change of dates for Newcastle Easter Regatta
26 November 2009
The Newcastle Easter Regatta dates have been changed ... read more
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Gosford: slow winter before wild winds in first races of the new season
6 September 2009
The off season has come and gone with little activity on the water in Gosford apart from those enthusiastic souls who turned out for the Yacht Club's winter series ... read more
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Lake Macquarie: now to the Lake where the fleet and events abound this summer
1 September 2009
A very busy and full season lies ahead for the Lake Macquarie Etchells Fleet. Fleet racing commences on Saturday 5 September with the normal two-race programme. We are expecting a healthy fleet of 17 boats, possibly 18, registered for the new season ... read more
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Cronulla: Looking for growth with expanded fleet and renovated clubhouse
1 September 2009
The Cronulla Fleet, with 11 boats at the moment and no shortage of crew, is an important division of the Cronulla Sailing Club which is a fairly active sailing club ... read more
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Mooloolaba: forward moving changes and State Championship in the sunshine
1 September 2009
The new season is almost here again and this year we are looking at alternating our sailing days between Saturday and Sundays so we can get our Sunday yachties out sailing the Etchells on Saturdays as well as working in with our junior offshore sailors ... read more
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Melbourne: enormous past year and plenty to look forward to
1 September 2009
This year, rather than listing a lot of data, I would very much like to report on the incredible effort by all members of the Melbourne fleet who put on a fantastic World Championships in March this year ... read more
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Brisbane: Adding to the fleet through 'Come and Try' Etchells initiative
25 August 2009
During the off season the Brisbane Fleet has embraced the national push to introduce new members to its numbers by running two 'Come and Try' days to date with a third to happen at the end of August ... read more
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Mooloolaba; no time to relax
15 June 2009
After delivering a very successful Musto Etchells Australian Winter Championship the Mooloolaba Fleet members are already back in full swing planning two more events. The first is a Try Sailing Day and the second is the State Championship ... read more
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Brisbane; Season ends on a high, now to Try Etchells Sailing weekends
15 June 2009
The Brisbane Fleet report they are underway with their planning for the first of three Try Sailing days. The first two are scheduled for Saturday 11 and Saturday 15 August ... read more
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Gosford; member commitment delivers results
11 June 2009
The off season is in full swing at Gosford. The boats are snugly tied down on the hardstand although we do have a few hardy souls, with good cold weather gear, who join the yachts for the winter series ... read more
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Lake Macquarie; Dust off winter cobwebs starting in October
11 June 2009
Lake Macquarie is the place to be this October long-weekend for the Spring Championship. Racing will be held on 3 and 4 October 2009 with three races over the two days ... read more
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Sydney; CYCA's successful raid on RSYS Trophy Cabinet
8 June 2009
Etchells sailing out of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia fleet have soundly beaten Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron-based Etchells for the 2008-2009 Kopsen Trophy Interclub Challenge by a margin of 171 points over the 37 races sailed during the season ... read more
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Adelaide; Gymea Cup, new annual event
5 June 2009
Next season will see a new annual regatta added to the South Australian Etchells calendar with the introduction of the Gymea Cup ... read more
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Swan River; State Championship goes to Bandwagon
15 April 2009
Skip Lissiman and his team (Bandwagon) continued their winning ways in April taking out the 2009 WA Etchells State Championship ahead of Dirk Van Der Struyf (Liquidity) ... read more
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Mooloolaba; Changes to Musto Winters
28 March 2009
Planning for the Musto Etchells Australian Winter Championship is well underway with only a few changes from 2008 to the overall event. ... read more
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Cronulla; Race wins spread across strong fleet
26 March 2009
The Cronulla Etchells Fleet continues to be strong with 12 boats regularly lining up on the starting line each weekend. With the age of the boats in the fleet varying from very early Pamcrafts to two relatively new Pacesetters, race wins are ... read more
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Gosford; One of the best seasons so far
26 March 2009
The 2008/2009 season is drawing to a close in Gosford after what has been probably one of the best periods for the Gosford Etchells Fleet. The tone was set last June when three boats, Ivy (John Denton), Mister Ed (Greg Eddy) & Trekka (Chris Williams) ... read more
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Adelaide; Big summer in Adelaide
26 March 2009
This summer was a busier time than usual in sleepy old Adelaide. Firstly the 2009 Nationals was run and won in early January by that little known underdog from Melbourne, John Bertrand ... read more
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Brisbane; Canadian sailor David Hansman takes to the water with the local fleet
26 August 2008
Back in October last year Canadian sailor Dave Hansman dropped down to Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron to catch a ride for the Saturday Etchells fleet race. Here he recounts his experience which included thunderstorms and camaraderie, but not much ... read more
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