NEWS

Newsletter May 2020

CLASS NEWS
The time is both right and now!

12 May 2020 Mark Roberts

Mark Roberts' IECAA President's Report takes the lead, because as the heading says, now is exactly the right time. Take a seat, grab a drink, sit back and read, for there is some well cool stuff for you to peruse, consider, implement, and look forward to ... read more
Goodbye, but absolutely not farewell

12 May 2020 Phil Smidmore

Phil Smidmore is soon to stop being the licensed builder, but this does not mean the end of his involvement in the Class, nor his work on either parts or the boats themselves. ... read more
Etchells Owner Survey

12 May 2020 Niesje Hees

You asked for it, and it has either begun as part of the Etchells framework, or is soon to be put in place. Niesje Hees looks at the outcomes achieved resulting from your input ... read more
Tip your hat

12 May 2020 John Curnow

Good outcomes invariably are no accident. Such is the case with the new vessels coming from the Australian mould. So what will the new world order be once we’re back on the water? Here’s Richie Allanson's take on it all ... read more
The next great frontier

12 May 2020 Noel Drennan

Noel Drennan expands upon the recent North Sails Etchells global webinar, and provides details answers to your questions. Read on to see what it all means from mast to sails, in haul to stays, and who you can contact to work things through with ... read more
EVENT NEWS
FLEET NEWS
Gosford: Lifting one's game - well and truly

12 May 2020 Andrew Heenan

Improved results are just part of a terrific season on the Central Coast. That spirit to take it on has not only seen them enjoy their sailing more, it has provided some relief in lockdown ... read more
Blairgowrie: Fleet rebuilding at Blairgowrie

12 May 2020 Wayne Mercer

Glorious location, stunning waters, good sea breezes. No wonder a lot of members at Blairgowrie are taking a serious look at Etchells. Wayne Mercer fills us in on the developments ... read more