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The 18 ft Skiff is considered the fastest class of sailing skiffs. The class has a long history beginning with races on Sydney Harbour, Australia in 1892 and later in New Zealand. The boat has changed significantly since the early days, bringing in new technology as it became available.

3 hours ago · The result of the acceptance of the new style (Aberdare) 18 footer led to the establishment of the NSW (now called Australian) 18 Footer League and James J Giltinan became its first President. It signified the beginning of the end for the ‘Big Boat Era’. Frank Quealey. Australian 18 Footers League Ltd. Interested is seeing more 18ft Skiff News?

1 day ago · Posted on 15 Mar Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 5 A critical race going into the weekend's final two races With just one point separating the two leading contenders for the Winnings 2025 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship, today's Race 7 of the nine-race regatta was going to be critical going into the weekend's final two races.

Mar 8, 2025 · The Winnings 2025 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship got underway with great expectations on Sydney Harbour today when a fleet of 28 teams from three Australian states, New Zealand, UK and Germany lined up to contest the 76th regatta since 1938 for the world’s most sought after 18 footer trophy, and spectators weren’t disappointed when ...

9 hours ago · According to dimensions by the late Alf Beashel, former Secretary of the NSW 18 footers League, in Robin Elliott’s historical ‘Galloping Ghosts’, the mainsail was 600sq ft, Ballooner Jibs 470sq ft, Spinnaker 865sq ft, with the Topsail, Ringtail and Watersail making up the difference for a total of 2,577sq ft.

Jan 5, 2025 · The 18ft Skiff is one of the most exciting dinghies on the water, known for its incredible speed, agility, and thrilling racing experience. With its lightweight design, powerful rig, and planing capabilities, it offers sailors a true test of skill and teamwork.

The Australian 18 Footers League's 91st continuous season of 18ft skiff racing on Sydney Harbour will commence next Sunday (20 October) when the club conducts Race 1 of the six-race Sixt Spring Championship.

12 hours ago · A look back in time at the 18 footers early years