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Scuttlebutt to Straight Talk: Understanding Corinthian Classification
April 18th is the Corinthian crew deadline for the 2026 Worlds. Here's everything you need to know before the clock runs out.
Raygun Wins Midwinters West as 50 Etchells Face Full Range of San Diego Conditions
Midwinters West delivered challenging San Diego conditions to a 50-boat international fleet, with the Race Committee moving the course further offshore to preview the 2026 Worlds race area — introducing stronger current, deeper water, and a more complex tactical challenge.
Etchells Fleet 13 Fall Series & Season Championship Report
The Fall Series wrapped up with an exciting November One Design Weekend (ODW). While the September and October regattas featured typical light-air San Diego conditions, squalls kept the fleet off the water on Saturday in November.
Luke Lawrence Wins the 2025 Etchells North American Championship
The competitors for the Etchells North American Championship in San Diego left the dock Sunday morning for the final two races of the regatta with a lot of work still in front of them to determine the winner.
2025 Etchells West Coast Spring Series
San Diego Yacht Club has hosted the West Coast Spring Series annually since 2015 (except 2020), making this year's series the 9th edition.
Jesberg Wins Etchells Orca Bowl, Busch/Madden Win Etchells West Coast Spring Series
The Orca Bowl wrapped up the 2025 Etchells West Coast Spring Series on April 26-27 with a 5-race regatta sailed by 33 teams on the ocean course off of Point Loma in San Diego, CA.
Chris Busch Wins Tight Battle at 2025 Etchells Midwinters West in San Diego
The 2025 Etchells Midwinters West, hosted by the San Diego Yacht Club and sailed on the Coronado Roads, delivered a dynamic three days of racing, concluding the third leg of the West Coast Spring Series with a hard-fought victory by Chris Busch, Chuck Sinks and Patrick Powell aboard Buschido (USA 969).
Argyle Campbell and Crew Capture the 2025 Etchells Pacific Coast Championship in San Diego
The 2025 Etchells Pacific Coast Championship, hosted by the San Diego Yacht Club, delivered an intense and tactical weekend of racing on the Coronado Roads, where Argyle Campbell and crew racing Rock On emerged as the overall winners. They secured victory with exceptional starts, clear lanes, and steady performances across all races.
Vakaros Q&A
What is the Vakaros System? In simple terms, Vakaros devices are advanced electronics with built-in GPS that can replace traditional compass/timer setups.
Chris Busch's Bushido Claims Victory at the 2025 Bill Bennett Cup
The waters off San Diego Yacht Club played host to another successful Bill Bennett Cup, part of the prestigious West Coast Spring Series (WCSS), with Chris Busch and Buschido (USA 969) securing an impressive overall victory.
Etchells West Coast Spring Series Returns in 2025 with Exciting Lineup of Regattas
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