Second day at the top for First Tracks
June 13, 2021
Peter Merrington and his team of Ian McKillop and Steve “Mothy” Jarvin onFirst Tracks AUS1485extended their lead in both the Etchells Australian Nationals and the Australasian Championships on Saturday 12 June with a first and second in the two…
Peter Merrington and his team of Ian McKillop and Steve “Mothy” Jarvin onFirst Tracks AUS1485slipped into first place after the second day of the Etchells Australian Nationals sailed on Friday 11 June with scores of [15], 1, 8, 2, 8 (19).
It was also the…
It’s known as one of the toughest events to win on the east coast of Australia, but that didn’t stop local Mooloolaba team “Our Thing” 1446 from monstering away with the 2019 title, with a whole day to spare.
The fleet were so keen to get racing on Saturday, so much…
Twenty seven Etchells have returned to the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron this week for a re-match, at least against their Australian competitors, on what were the waters for the World Championship held with 94 teams last October.
In today’s practice race, Iain…
Gen XY come into their own on home waters at Etchells Worlds
October 25, 2018
Day three at the Etchells World Championship was the first day that competitors and organisers headed out to the race track on time with thanks to the wind being more cooperative.
After a small on water delay, the first attempt at race five was one I will personally never…
Thornburrow takes top spot at Etchells Worlds
October 24, 2018
Another day and another delay waiting for breeze at the Etchells World Championship, but it wasn’t long until we saw a light nor’easter fill, and racing got underway on a course set at 20 degrees.
Around the top mark it was Thornburrow 1406 in the box seat with…
Hill leads Etchells Worlds fleet of 94 boats
October 23, 2018
Day two at the Etchells World Championship sailing from the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron was another day of waiting for breeze.
The Race Committee opted to keep sailors on shore, with the AP coming down just on midday, the scheduled time of racing.
The start for race…
Big Fella gets first gun of the Etchells Worlds
October 22, 2018
Day one of the Etchells World Championship in Brisbane got off to a slow start while competitors waited for the breeze to fill from the south-east.
Race one got underway just before 1500 hours local time (GMT+10) in building pressure at 120 degrees.
With a…
The Dock MooloolabaAustralasian Etchells Championship wrapped up on Sunday 10 June, with seven potential winners from the 44 boat fleet, and just one race to sail for the seven race series.
The intensity of the day was reflected in three attempts to get the race away…