Few knowledgeable sailing individuals would question the opinion that modern or 1950s 18 footers are one of the world’s most demanding boats to race.  So

Len Heffernan was a champion 18ft skiff skipper, designer and boat builder of the 1950s and 60s, who changed the style of the Sydney 18

The Australian 18 Footers League (formerly known as NSW 18 Footers League) has been conducting 18ft Skiff racing continuously for 87 years on Sydney Harbour

Two brothers winning JJ Giltinan world 18ft Skiff Championships is not too rare.  There have been at least ten ‘brothers’ winning boats in the 71 championships

The British challenge to conquer the world of the 18 footers began in 1973 when Alf Reynolds built the first 18 footer in England, which