Etchells World Championships - It's not the boat - it's the plan

11:36 AM Wed 15 Sep 2010 GMT

''Doesn’t look warm to me.'' Ingrid Abery &copy Copyright

Etchells World Championships update: Jake Gunther, the Melbourne Fleet Captain, usually sails his Etchells called, The Boat. I got a chance to speak with Jake recently and listen to how the Etchells World Championships in Ireland and a very tidy fifth place came about for him. 'The new boat seemed to be the best solution, as it was relatively cheaper and good value due to the GFC still being felt in Europe and especially Ireland. She's a proven performer, even though she's had two years sitting in a field and resembled more of a garden ornament, rather than a top ...

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