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Jun 29, 2006 - Carbon Tillers and old boats vs. new
From: Tim Patton, Chairman, International Board of Governors for the International Etchells Class


Jun 14, 2006 - ETCHELLS BRITISH NATIONAL & EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS - PREVIEW
This week Etchells crews are congregating in Cowes ready for the Etchells Open British National and European Championships, which are both being hosted by the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club.

May 04, 2006 - Paraplegic sailor having time of his life
Watching from the shore as Danny McCoy expertly helms his Etchells through punishing conditions in Hamilton harbour it's impossible to tell what distinguishes him from the rest of the fleet of top int

Apr 02, 2006 - Young Guns win Waiwera Infinity Etchells Nationals
Alastair Gair, Dave Ridley, Derek Scott and Carl Peters convincingly won the 2006 Waiwera Infinity Water Etchells Nationals sailed off Gulf Harbour last weekend.


Mar 17, 2006 - Jud Smith wins at Acura Miami Race Week
Reigning North American champion Jud Smith sailing 4-up with teenage daughers Darby and Lindsay and regular crew Mike Craig took the Etchells Class title at Acura Miami Race Week.

Feb 02, 2006 - Results of SGM
At the SGM, members approved the proposed change to OD Rule 5.5.2. outlined below. A mail ballot will be sent to all active members. If Approved, this change should take place January 1, 2007.

Feb 01, 2006 - Allocation Percentage for 2006 Worlds
The allocation percentage for the 2006 World Championship has been set at 30% rounded up.

Jan 20, 2006 - Rob Brown new Audi Etchells Australian champion
Sydney sailor Rob Brown and his crew of Bruce Wookey and Garry Gudmunson on Steam Packet VI have been crowned the Audi Etchells Australian champions today at Royal Brighton Yacht Club in Victoria.

Jan 14, 2006 - Hot fleet in Audi Australian Etchells Championship
On Monday 16th January, over 60 of the most talented sailors around will sail the opening race of the Audi Australian Etchells Championship, hosted by Royal Brighton Yacht Club in Melbourne.


Dec 24, 2005 - 2005 Etchells Worlds DVD
2005 Etchells Worlds DVD is now available at www.t2p.tv

Dec 11, 2005 - 2005/06 NEW SOUTH WALES STATE ETCHELLS TITLES
Ian Murray, ably assisted by Andrew Palfrey and Michael Coxon, followed up his third overall placing at the San Francisco World Titles, by winning the 2005/06 New South Wales State Etchells Title.

Dec 08, 2005 - Jim Annand
Governor and Life member Jim Annand passes away.

Nov 25, 2005 - Etchells Revival in New Zealand
After a relatively quiet couple of years after the Worlds here in NZ there is renewed interest in the class. Several boats have changed hands along with two brand new boats joining the Auckland fleet.

Nov 24, 2005 - From The Chief Measurer Re: Rule 5.5.1 Acquisition
Ruling from the Class Chief Measurer on new Rule 5.5.1 Acquisition

Nov 24, 2005 - Etchells class strong for Sail Melbourne
You know a class is doing well when it’s difficult to get your hands on a boat.

Nov 24, 2005 - * Reminder * *** New One Design rules take effect on January 1, 2006. ***
OD rule changes approved by the membership in December 2004 go into effect January 1, 2006. ISAF could make minor changes to the final rules. Please read carefully to insure you are in compliance.

Oct 30, 2005 - Notice of Special General Meeting
A Special General Meeting will be held Tuesday 31 January 2006 at the Biscayne Bay Yacht Club, immediately following the Skipper's Briefing for the Jaguar Cup.

Sep 11, 2005 - Etchells Worlds 2005 final day
Last day drama today at the 2005 Etchells Worlds sailed on San Francisco Bay, as the week finished the way it started, with a raft of OCS’s that turned the leader board on its head.


Sep 01, 2005 - One Design Rule Changes - Effective immediately-
Changes to OD Rules 6 and 7.4 voted on by the membership this spring have been approved by ISAF to become effective immediately. Details are below:

Aug 13, 2005 - Allocation Percentage Increased for 2005 Worlds
The Governors have voted to increase the fleet allocation percentage for the 2005 World Championship.

Jul 22, 2004 - Revisions to Class Appendices A – D
A number of amendments to the class Appendices A – D as printed in the International Etchells Class Yearbook 2003-2004 were approved by the International Governing Committee in June 2004.


Jun 23, 2004 - Carbon Fibre Tillers
Class Chief Measurer Denis Heywood speaks out on the use of carbon fibre in tillers.

Feb 11, 2004 - Results of voting at Special General Meetings
Results of the combined votes at the Adelaide and Florida SGM on the proposal to amend OD Rules 5.5.3(c) to allow two mainsails has been tallied.

Jan 02, 2004 - Hull Fairing Update
An update from Class Chairman Tim Patton on the rumors regarding hull fairing.

Dec 15, 2003 - Hull Fairing
Class Chairman Tim Patton addresses rumors which have been circulating that some Class members have had their boats faired and altered in order to gain a perceived speed advantage.

Dec 12, 2003 - ISAF Approved Rule Changes
Following is a list of changes to the One Design Rules which were approved by ISAF at the November Annual Meetings.
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