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Big Fella gets first gun of the Etchells Worlds

22 October 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 slight favour on the starboard end of the 1.2 nautical mile line, it was the boats who got away cleanly on the right-hand side who…
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The Cure for Clark - Winners decided at The Dock Australasians

11 June 2018
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, with the fleet eventually getting away with a clear start off a U Flag on a course set at 150 degrees with a 1.5 nautical…
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NZ take the lead at The Dock Australasian Championship

10 June 2018
Day two ofThe Dock MooloolabaAustralasian Etchells Championship kicked off on Saturday 9 June, and the race committee and race management team did a great job to get three races in the bag with one left to sail on the final day today. The breeze was far steadier than day one, shifting from 190, through to 120 as the land heated up ranging from 7-9 knots. Race four started in 8 knots at…
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Light and lumpy for day one of The Dock Etchells Australasians

9 June 2018
Day one of The Dock Mooloolaba Australasian Etchells Championship kicked off on Friday 8 June with three races in quintessential Mooloolaba lump, and a shifty breeze starting at 160 swinging to 100 degrees with 5 to 12 knots at times over the day. Race one started right on time at 160 degrees and 1.8 nautical miles with the boat end looking favoured for angle and pressure. Matthew Chew and his Gen…
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One week until Etchells battle for ‘The Dock’ Australasian Championship

30 May 2018
In just over one week, forty-two Etchells from Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong will battle off the famed Mooloolaba beachfront for The Dock Mooloolaba Australasian Etchells Championship. With five previous Etchells World Champion skippers, as well as multiple National and prior Australasian Champions, the regatta is certain to be one to watch. Leading the way in the star-studded fleet is…
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Etchells Australiasian Championship 2018 - countdown!

17 April 2018
The Etchells Australasian Championship 2018 at the Mooloolaba Yacht Club is less than 50 days away, and with an amazing venue that always delivers great racing, as well as an Australian Worlds on the calendar later this year, there is no doubt that this event is one not to be missed. John Bertrand, two-time Etchells World Champion has already verbally confirmed his attendance, along with a number…
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Etchells Invitational won by RTYC Academy

4 August 2016
The Cowes Etchells Invitational Regatta finished up today with the Royal Thames Yacht Club Youth Academy beating a fleet of far more experienced Etchells teams to take the Gertrude Cup. I interviewed Tim Gratton from the winning team, who have an average age of 22, and Tom Carruthers, skipper of the San Diego Yacht Club (or Elizabeth) team who were runners up. The Etchells Invitational is a bit…
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Adventures of a Sailor Girl #14

13 July 2014
This week the Sailor Girl played a combination of news, and highlights. Nic revealed she will be heading to Airlie Beach Race Week, and also broadcasting from the CYCA for the Sydney to Gold Coast Race in her opening news segment. Jason Waterhouse was first up from the America’s Cup base in San Fran last September for the Youth AC, then Jason’s previous teammate, Tom Burton on his…
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Adventures of a Sailor Girl #12

29 June 2014
An action packed show with news from the 8 Metre Euros, the Noosa Buoyed Up program, the Extreme 40’s, the Etchells Worlds (and my announcement I will be looking to put together a program for the 2018 Worlds), and Silas Nolan of Team Shockwave following their win in the Newport to Bermuda Race. The host adds her own adventures to the mix, as well as opening the show with a 60-second wrap of…
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