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Deceased , Historic
E. W.
Etchells
Skip
1911 – 1998
Skip Etchells was a naval architect, boat builder and world champion sailor. A Star Worlds Champion (1951, with his wife, Mary), he is best remembered now for the one-design racing sailboat that bears his name, the International Etchells Class, a 30 ft 6 in (9.30 m) keelboat that he designed in 1966. One of the most competitive and respected classes in sailboat racing, the Etchells is often the boat of choice for the world’s top sailors. Link to a Sports Illustrated article about Etchells: Sports Illustrated 19590720 Etchells Link to article on the Star Class website about Skip Etchells’ role in “the birth of the modern Star”: Star Class Website Skip Etchells Honors and Accomplishments: Technical: Sailing: Additional information from the International Etchells Class website, pdf posted with permission from the author: Etchells, Skip The Man The Boat
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