Join In and Sail with Us
The Youth team of ‘Palaver’ – GBR 1014 – proved that a yacht built 25 years ago can still be competitive – winning overall ‘Champion of Champions’ in 2025, beating many pro-teams with a consistent performance.
Whatever your budget, there is an opportunity for you to enjoy one of the most competitive and technically challenging one-design fleets in the world. Taking part with family and chums, developing from dinghy fleets, challenging over-laps with some of the best pro-sailors around, the Etchells fleet will test you. Finding the extra 0.1-0.2 knt is hard in any fleet, the Etchells fleet gives you the opportunity to refine those skills in an energetic and well organised class.
Explore below for ways to get involved with the class.
Race Ready Charters
The class has a fleet of charter boats. Click to learn more.
Buy a Boat
Second hand Etchells for sale will be listed here
New Builds
David Heritage is the class approved builder, based in Cowes.
Join the Youth Academy
Applications for 2027 are now open.
Join the Etchells Fleet
Ready to embark on an exciting journey with us? Whether you’re interested in chartering a boat, purchasing a new or pre-owned vessel, or training with our youth academy, the Etchells UK Fleet offers a pathway for everyone. Dive into the world of keelboat racing and start your adventure now!