Home of the UK Etchells Fleet

For over 30 years the  International Etchells Fleet has been the world’s leading international one-design keelboat outside of the Olympic classes. Predominantly owner-driven by enthusiastic and loyal supporters of the class association, the fleet has strict one-design credentials and an annual six sail limit thereby making it a cost effective but highly competitive class.  The Etchells is a  fast sleek stable racing sloop which can be sailed competitively by 3 or 4 average sailors. It can tack through 70 degrees and its low wetted surface hull keeps moving in the slightest breeze in 20 plus knots it absolutely flies. It is trailerable and easy to maintain and light enough to dry sail. The annual World Championship (Sydney 2012 - Italy 2013 - New York YC 2014 and Hong Kong 2015) is a showcase for international talent from fifty fleets worldwide.  1400 boats have been built and the rules ensure that older boats remain competitive allowing newcomers to join with a modest investment.  Family teams, young talent, sailing greats (such as Dennis Conner, John Bertrand and Russell Coutts) and Saturday afternoon club sailors all enjoy racing in the boat, 30 feet of pure sailing machine,  which planes downwind when it’s windy and slips along in the light. 

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The Etchells is an exciting, friendly class to join with some of the most competitive racing available. If you would like to join an Etchells fleet in the UK, please download the membership form. If you would like more information, please go to our CONTACT page and ask away -- members always want to help. 

Sydney Australia February 2012 World Championship Entries are now being accepted

 ITALY 2012 European Championships here and 2013 World Championships latest information is here

2012 Trial Sails, We have existing owners who are looking for crew, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you want to sail, or if you need crew.  

Also with the boats starting from £8,000 the class is affordable to race in if you want to buy your own boat. see our for sale and wanted section or check out David Heritage Racing Yachts’ website to see new and pre-owned brokerage boats for sale.