Category: Sailing News

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JOHN ‘WOODY’ WINNING, IRON MAN

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

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Harris Brothers – 18 Footer World Champions

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

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THE BRITISH 18 FOOTER CHALLENGE

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

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John Winning – One Of ‘The Big Three’

There have been many champion competitors, builders, designers and administrators involved with the 129-year-old sport of 18 footers racing, but three men with the foresight,

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18 Footers – Golden Era

The 1970s is often referred to as the ‘Golden Era of 18ft Skiff Racing’ as it produced large, competitive fleets at both the Australian 18 Footers League