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Etchells Hong Kong
Class Association
Etchells represents one-design sailboat racing at its best. We are an exciting, friendly class with some of the most competitive racing in Hong Kong and worldwide. Etchells are graceful one-design racing keelboats that can be sailed competitively and comfortably by 3 or 4 sailors.
Fast, sleek and stable, Etchells perform well in both light and heavy air conditions. At 30.5 feet in length with 22 feet of wetted surface and responsive to fine adjustments in rig and sail trim, Etchells are technically interesting and challenging.
So it is not surprising that Etchells sailors are enthusiastic and dedicated supporters of the boat and class association. With over 50 active fleets around the world, a strong International Class and some of the most competitive racing around, why not come sailing?


Race Report Appalachian 2 | Etchells Class Series | 25th January 2026
Race two of the day was the second race in the Appalachian series. The easterly breeze steadied a little with fewer big shifts and dropped to around 10 kts. The course was 303: HH-SKW-E1-SKW-DB again. Racer Smithy (Mark Thornburrow) won the start from the committee boat end, picking off the Youth Team (helmed by Oriane Voets) in the new Youth Boat (Bambou) sailing under Sail Number 555. Racer Smithy, followed closely by Gunga Din (helmed by Ida Cheung), immediately went right

Marcus Bischoff
1 day ago


Race Report Paddington Green 2 | Etchells Class Series | 25th January 2026
Race Report of Etchells Racing in the HK Harbour on the 25th of January.

Stef Phillips
2 days ago


"ROOKIE" Wins the Colin Smith Trophy
Rookie wins the Colin Smith Trophy

Etchells HK
Nov 18, 2025


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