NEWS

Newsletter December 2011

Zhik 2012 National Championship plans in place

8 December 2011 Tracey Johnstone

Planning is well underway for the Zhik International Etchells 2012 Australian Championship, to be hosted by Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club from 9th to 14th February, 2012 ... read more
CLASS NEWS
President's Report

8 December 2011 Jake Gunther

With the season well and truly underway and the conclusion of the NSW State Championships, things are really hotting up! On the Palm Beach course, 53 teams made for a very intense and hard fought regatta, which is just a taste of what is to come ... read more
A strong floor

8 December 2011 Phil Smidmore

With just over two months until the World Championships, we are working on the three new boats that we will be delivering for the series. We are also trying to build up stocks of spares for firstly the Australian and then World Championships ... read more
It's all about racing

8 December 2011 John Curnow

Well that just has to be a good thing. It's the right time of year All over the country, the Fleets are busy and that means sailors out on the water, having a wonderful time. ... read more
SAILING HEALTH AND FITNESS
Core, Core, Core!

8 December 2011 Andrew Verdon

What is it and why should I worry about it? Many of us in the health industry are sick about hearing and seeing 'core' on TV and especially in the low quality, gossip-type magazines ... read more
EVENT NEWS
Champion returns to take the Queensland State title

8 December 2011 Noel Paterson

The 2011 Etchells Queensland State Championship was held over two days, October 29 and 30. Raced on the waters to the East of Green Island, it was a six-race format, with the one drop allowed ... read more
Visitor takes NSW State title

8 December 2011 Tracey Johnstone

Mornington Fleet's Magpie team were deserved winners of the Zhik Etchells NSW Championship held from 17 to 20 November at Pittwater ... read more
Delightful Mornington to hold the VIC State Championship

8 December 2011 Roger McGaw

Come and sail from Mornington Yacht Club and experience some of the best yachting conditions in the world. Take advantage of our $350 Early Bird Special, which applies to entries received before December 30, 2011 ... read more
Host Club and Class celebrations at Sydney Worlds

8 December 2011 Tracey Johnstone

The 38th Etchells World Championship, to be held in Sydney from 16th to 25th February 2012, will be a huge event for both the host club, Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, and for the class ... read more
FLEET NEWS
Adelaide: Etchells Fleet Update

8 December 2011 Wayne Knill

The Adelaide Fleet's Summer is well and truly underway, with a great mix of sailing conditions had over October and November. However, before the season even began, our appetite was well and truly whetted by a fun and informative training day ... read more
Brisbane: Etchells Fleet grows and grows (again)

8 December 2011 Noel Paterson

Find out what's been happening in Brisbane, as the Etchells get a roll on and grow in numbers. Noel Paterson takes us through the recent developments there ... read more
Gold Coast: Etchells Fleet Update

8 December 2011 Greg Forgan-Smith

After the season start a few months ago, there has been resurgence in Etchells on the Gold Coast. With only nine boats on the hard, we are now seeing six or seven registered boats on the water for our monthly offshore sailing ... read more
Gosford: Etchells Fleet Update

8 December 2011 Don Wilson

We have seven boats racing this year, which is two down on last year. The racing has been close, however, with Luke Birch in Greenback, winning the most races ... read more
Melbourne: 'And we're racing' with the Melbourne Fleet

8 December 2011 Clarissa Flockart

With only six places up for grabs for the 2012 World Championships, it was game on for the fiercely competitive Melbourne Etchells fleet selection trials ... read more
Mooloolaba: Fleet has a diary date for you

8 December 2011 Trevor Martin

Here at Mooloolaba, we have a 2012, Winter diary date for you and family. Please come up and enjoy our hospitality ... read more
Sydney: Fleet Update

8 December 2011 Richard Hammond

Next February's Etchells World Championship is shaping up to be one of the most hotly contested one design sailing events ever staged ... read more