European campaign
Australian 18 footers head to Italy in the 25-year challenge for the European Championship.
Queen crowned
Karly Zinga is the Australian 18 Footers League’s Queen of Sydney Harbour.
Champions anointed
Andoo victorious in the Winning Group JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship.
Yandoo makes a move
The Yandoo team of John Winning Sr, Fang Warren and Josh Porebski closed the gap to Andoo (John Winning Jr, Matt Stenta and Sam Newton) in the NSW 18ft Skiff Championship.
Andoo on top
The Andoo team of John Winning Jr, Seve Jarvin and Sam Newton extended its lead in the NSW 18ft Skiff Championship with another top-class exhibition.
Race 4 thriller
Race 4 of the 18 footer Spring Championship on Sydney Harbour was held in light conditions amid fierce rivalry.
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.
100-year link
Frank Quealey explores the history of the Vaucluse Amateur 12 Foot Sailing Club and its relationship with the Australian 18 Footers League.
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.
Barnett and Myra
Frank Quealey digs deep into the archives to discover more about champion 18 footer skipper, designer and boat builder Bill Barnett and his boat Myra.
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.
Andoo crowned JJ Giltinan Champion
Andoo is the 2022 JJ Giltinan Champion after Race 9, sponsored by The Kitchen Maker on Sunday 13 March.
2022 JJ Giltinan Championship kicks off
Sponsored by Birkenhead Point Marina, the Cliff Monkhouse Memorial Trophy was held Sunday 6 March on Sydney Harbour.
Tight lead
Only one point separates the top teams in the NSW 18ft Skiff Championship ahead of the final Race 8 next weekend.
Fresh competition
Keagan York’s Finport Finance will feature a brand-new team when it lines up against 17 other top performers at the Australian 18 Footers League for the club’s 2021-22 season on Sydney Harbour.