The 73rd JJ Giltinan world 18ft Skiff Championship will start in March.
18 footers in focus
Young guns get up
Racing was hectic and hard in Race 2 of the 18ft Skiffs Spring Championship competing for the Alf Beashel Memorial Trophy.
Famous faces
Frank Quealey delves into the 110-year history of the Press name in the 18-footers class, from the 1800s to the present day.
A decade of innovation
Frank Quealey shines a light on the innovative design changes that took place during the 1980s for 18-footer boats.
Lazarus triumphant
Frank Quealey describes how the Australian 18-footer community is making its way to Europe, with the Lazarus team recently winning the Mark Foy Trophy.
Remembering Jamie Mears
Frank Quealey remembers Jamie Mears, who has sadly passed away in Italy and is known around the world as one of the best 18-footer sailors to date.
Vale Ace
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of marine personality and photographer Kelvin James Mowtell, known to all as ‘Ace’, who passed away in his beloved New Zealand on Wednesday evening; he was 86.
A legend of the League
William ‘Bill’ Fisher is a legend among the 18-Footer fraternity. Here, Frank Quealey charts his history and contribution to the League.
18 Footers season review
Casting an eye over the highlights of the successful 2021-22 18 Footers season.
Queen crowned
Charmaine Hill is the 2022 Queen of the Harbour after teaming with Michael Coxon, Ricky Bridge and Zac Barnabas in Smeg.
Highs and lows
Even World Champions have their fair share of off days, especially on Sydney Harbour.
Flying high
The international teams taking part in the JJ Giltinan Championship have had a traditional welcome to the multiple challenges of guiding their high-speed 18 footers around Sydney Harbour.
Youth perform
Noakes Youth wins sixth heat of 18 Footer Spring Championship.
Vale: remembering Robert ‘Killo’ Killick
One of Sydney Harbour’s great sailing legends Robert “Killo” Killick crossed his last finishing line on Saturday 24 June. Killo was well known for his 18 foot sailing, whale watching and charter vessel operations, as well as pretty much any activity that involved having fun on the water
