Excellent racing over three days at Metung

Etchells 2026 East Gippsland Championship

Excellent racing over three days.

The Etchells East Gippsland Championship result went down to the final day. There was excellent racing over three days in lively conditions, with Race officer, Dean Robson, getting in all six races.

The Championship was won by Ireland Girl, crewed by helm Jack Abbott, Hamish McKendrick, James McLennan and Xavier Winston-Smith. The team is represented in the above photo by McLennan and McKendrick.

2nd was Kelpie, crewed by Toby Conn, Bentley Conn, John Warren and Jack Felsenthal.

3rd was Leading Edge, with Fred Haes (helm), Will Crooke and Jeff Rose on board.

The Metung Yacht Club Facebook page has excellent photos by Jeanette Severs.

Results