Peter Rogers

Apr 30, 2024 | Uncategorized

Peter Rogers     " Peter Rogers, who has died aged 72, was a popular and competitive racing sailor. A surveyor by profession, having qualified with Hillier Parker in London, he became interested in sailing when he  moved to Lanzarote in 1975, joining...

Youth Selection Weekend 2024

Apr 19, 2024 | Events

Youth Selection Weekend 2024     " On Saturday 13th April 8 Etchells Academy youth boats competed in the Youth Academy trials following 5 weekends of intense training on and off the water, led by David Bedford and Duncan Truswell  and the Race Committee...

Ice Bucket 2023

Oct 10, 2023 | Events

Ice Bucket 2023     " The closing regatta of the Cowes Etchells fleet, the Ice Bucket, was raced over the weekend of 7/8 Oct. Being the final regatta, with a somewhat wintry name, the fleet was reduced to 6 starters. Racing on Saturday however was truly...

National Championships 2023

Sep 29, 2023 | Events

National Championships 2023     " 3 days of glamour racing with 17 boats for the UK National Championship organised by the Royal Yacht Squadron with Rupert Erskin-Crum as PRO.  Day 1 began at Cowes Yacht Haven with registration and weigh ins, where one...

South Coast Championship 2023

Sep 15, 2023 | Events

South Coast Championship 2023     " After a week of high pressure dominating the Southern England weather system, the forecast was not looking good for the championships. And with little or no wind on the Saturday morning it was early afternoon before...