Fleet meeting this Saturday; Milsons Silver Goblets and 2020 Nationals open for entries...

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Sydney Fleet

International Etchells - Sydney Fleet
Come racing on glorious Sydney Harbour. Racing is conducted by the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron with boats from RSYS & CYCA.
New skippers from other clubs warmly welcome!

Calendar

Mini regatta 26 Oct
Club Champ race 2 Nov
Development day 9 Nov
Silver Goblets 18-22 Nov

From the Fleet Captain

The season is off to a good start with mixed conditions and good numbers. We have had a successful development day with about 20 people having their first Etchells experience. Last week’s Club Championship in a fresh westerly was a great day out and pretty interesting.

By now you will have received a Notice of Special General Meeting that has been called to propose changes to sail acquisition process and limits. I encourage you all to review the proposals.

There are a number of issues that are unclear about this proposal as there was no explanatory note and the voting process is unclear (are proxies allowed?) and I have sought further information.

The proposals themselves, particularly the abolition of sail acquisition limits, are arguably the biggest rule changes that our class has seen in 50 years. The Fleet Committee has considered the proposals and has significant concerns on the basis of increasing cost and complexity - two issues which the Class has managed well and that have made the Class attractive over the years. Having said that, we are open to some reasonable reform to sail acquisition limits.

We are keen to ensure that all views are considered and will hold a short meeting this Saturday 26 October at RSYS on the lower terrace at 1030hrs to discuss. The Fleet Committee will then take the Fleet’s position back to the IGC. I apologise for the short notice; if you cannot make it please do call or email me should you have any questions or comments.

Entries are open for the Milsons Silver Goblets next month (18-22 November) so I hope to see a lot of boats on the start line in the next few weeks ahead of that great event. To help prepare for the event, we will have some coaching support available on 9 November as part of the non-point score race that is scheduled.

Please also ensure that you renew your class membership at the class website etchells.org.au.

Good sailing.

Mike

2020 Nationals open for entries

The 2020 Etchells Australian Championship is to be held from January 7 out of the home base for the Melbourne Fleet, the Royal Brighton Yacht Club. As usual, the fleet will showcase some of this country's sailing greats, including current Etchells Australian and World Champions, Iain Murray, Colin Beashel and Richie Allanson. Olympic Gold Medallist, America's Cup sailor, and recently crowned SailGP winner, Tom Slingsby will also be there, as too the ever youthful, multiple Australian and World Champion, John Bertrand AO.

“However, while the best of the best continue to return to the Etchells for what is so highly regarded as being the best fleet racing in Australia, at the heart of this truly one design class is the Corinthian. For it is in this one simple word that the spirit of the Etchells Class is perhaps best represented, encapsulating notions of camaraderie and mateship in pursuance of the highest standards of amateur sportsmanship”, said International Etchells Class of Australia President, Mark Roberts.

>> read more here
>> visit the event website here

Photo of racing on Port Phillip by ajmckinnonphotography.com

Looking for Crew?

The Fleet Development Day on 21 September was a success and we have some new people keen to sail Etchells.

So if your boat is sulking on the hardstand for lack of crew, please get in touch with Grant Crowle

Sails for Sale

Sails - moderate use

1 x Etchells Norths Main $300
1 x Etchells Norths Jib FLR $250
1 x Etchells Norths Jib DC $200

Contact Marc Wait, 0400 046 372, marcuswait@gmail.com

More Wanted/For Sale notices on the Fleet website

Swan River Worlds

The organising committee have a fantastic program for the lead up and the event itself. The event is at Fremantle Sailing Club, and the course is in an ideal location just off the club on a good patch of water, plus there is a great social and support program in place.

The OC can make arrangements to assist with transport (collection and transport of boats post freight) and also with storage at the regatta venue pre and post event, and they are encouraging anyone who is interested to get in touch and let them know what you need.

>> visit the event website here

Dates for your diary

Mini Regatta Races 10-12, 26 October, warning signal 1330hrs

Club Championship, 2 November, warning signal 1245hrs

Development day, 9 November

Milsons Silver Goblets, 18-22 November

>> season calendar here

Looking for Crew?

Looking for a Skipper?

Henri Lloyd Fleet Gear

Set sail in your Sydney Etchells Fleet team kit

Henri Lloyd have designed an exclusive range of items for our Fleet including jacket, polo, shorts, cap, long and short sleeved t-shirts.
>> view the Fleet range here

Sydney Fleet members benefit from a 20% discount across the entire Henri Lloyd range.
Discount code is SYDFLEET.
>> visit www.henrilloyd.com.au

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