The 2016 Etchells World Championship kicks off in Cowes with lights airs and grey skies. The fleet are incredibly close with terrific sights as 58 boats arrive at the top mark more or less together. The top two boats are the only teams that got top ten results in both races, proving that consistence is key. We hear from America's Cup legend, John Bertrand, about the quality of sailors here.
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Etchells World Championship 2016 - Da...
The sun came out for Day 2 in Cowes. Light airs again treated to the fleet to some tricky navigation on the solent and strong tides created major opportunities. Noel Drennan taking control, arriving at the top mark first and retaining his lead all the way to the finish on the five leg, two mile c...
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Etchells World Championship 2016 - Da...
A dramatic morning, to say the least. With no postponement, the racing got started on time in a grey 12 knots. The sun poked through the gloom as they arrived at the top mark. The second beat featured an ominous bank of sea fog. Two races took place with some over zealous sailors being disqualifi...
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Etchells World Championship 2016 - Da...
Chop, was the word of the day. Thursday at the Etchells World Championship was exciting and wet. The sailors donned their buoyancy aids as requested by the "Y" flag and racing took place on in a short lumpy sea state. Argyle Campbell, USA, took the win with his simple tactics and Noel Drennan say...
