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ETCHELLS WORLDS DATA 2018

The charts below are based on data collected and compiled by Andrew Palfrey.

I have charted some key parts of the data to further illustrate the relative popularity of different gear and the relationship with average overall placement in the fleet.

The first thing to observe is that there are no magic bullets! Indeed, the most notable (and encouraging) aspect of the data is it's obvious outlier: Matthew Chew and his 1992 Pamcraft. The success of this crew supports the exciting conclusion that almost any boat, in the right hands, can succeed in the Etchells fleet. This is to be celebrated.

The next important observation is that this is a small sample size. Clearly, it was the intention of Andrew Palfrey to focus on the top 12 and, in particular, on the thoughts of the crews themselves - not simply on their gear.

In this sense, the data speak for themselves and do reveal some trends. It would be very interesting to extend the survey in future years - possibly at registration or during the measuring process.
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The original survey containing the data upon which these charts are based can be found here
Result Skipper Fleet Hull Builder Year Builder Year Spreader Loft Mainsail Jib-Light Jib-Heavy Spin-Light Spin-Heavy
1 Martin Hill Sydney 1449 Heritage 2017 Smidmore 2017 siwinging North PC+ MW5 BR5 AUS VMG AUS FR
2 Mark Thornburrow Hong Kong 1448 Heritage 2017 Selden 2017 fixed North PC+ LM2L MHR AUS VMG AUS FR
3 Matthew Chew Brisbane 864 Pamcraft 1992 1992 fixed North PC+ LM2L GM6.5 Custom FR-SL60
4 John Bertrand Melbourne 1440** Heritage 2016 Whale 2017 swinging North PC+ MW5 BR5 AUS VMG AUS FR
5 Chris Hampton Melbourne 1443 Smidmore 2016 Whale 2017 swinging North PCF LM2L LM2H AUS VMG AUS FR
6 Steve Benjamin US 1427 Ontario 2016 Proctor 2001 fixed North PC-FM3 LM2L LM2H-RH USA VMG USA FR
7 Jay Cross US 1464 Ontario 2018 Smidmore 2016 swinging North PC-FM LM2L LM2H-RH USA VMG USA FR
8 Jud Smith US 1377 Ontario 2007 Whale 2018 swinging Doyle AP-2 LMR MHR VMG Custom
9 Lawrie Smith UK 1434 Heritage 2016 Selden 2017 fixed North PC-FM LM2L LM2H-RH AUS VMG AUS FR
10 William Voerman Brisbane 1383 Ontario 2008 Whale 2018 swinging North PC+ LM2L LM2H-RH AUS VMG AUS FR
11 Peter Merrington Sydney 1332 Heritage 2006 Smidmore 2018 swinging North PC-A LM2L LM2H-RH AUS VMG AUS FR
12 Peter Duncan US 1453 Ontario 2017 Whale 2017 swinging Doyle AP-2 LMR MHR VMG Custom
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