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25.01.2022 The rivalry between Australia and New Zealand is well documented and each country likes to get one up on each other but secretly we love the Kiwis. Make sure to check out Frank Quealeys new article about New Zealands involvement and successes in the 18 Foot Skiffs. https://www.sail-world.com//New-Zealands-18ft-Skiff-Racing

25.01.2022 WHO WILL WIN-tech2 or Smeg?? Be a part of the action and grab a seat on the spectator ferry @ https://www.18footers.com.au/18-footers-sa/spectator-ferry/. For everyone who is not in Sydney @Sailmedia will be bringing you the race live @ https://www.18footers.com.au/18-footers-sail/18-footers-tv/ #international18skiff #18footersrace #sydneyharbour #fortheloveofsailing #sailinglife #sailingday #sailinglovers #sailing #18footers #18skiff #international18ftskiff #18skiffracing #sydneyharbour

25.01.2022 Which team are you most excited to see this season?

25.01.2022 TECH2, FAVOURITE FOR THE NSW 18FT SKIFF CHAMPIONSHIP The Australian 18 Footers League’s fleet takes the first step towards the 2021 JJ Giltinan world Championship, in March, when it lines up for Race 1 of the NSW Championship on Sydney Harbour on Sunday. Early weather predictions of a 14-knot NE/ENE breeze will likely re-enforce the favouritism of the current Australian champion tech2 team for the opening race.... Read more: https://www.18footers.com.au//tech2-favourite-for-the-nsw/ #international18skiff #18footers #18skiffrace #springchampionship2020 #sydneyharbour #australia

25.01.2022 You asked for it ... 1999 JJ Giltinan Trophy in all it's gory glory https://www.youtube.com/playlist

25.01.2022 Behind the scenes look at a total hull tune up! This is Ilve back at Van Munster’s Boat Builders getting stripped back and re painted. It is all about the laminar flow! How fast will Ilve go now #international18skiff #18footersrace #sydneyharbour #fortheloveofsailing #sailinglife #sailingday #sailinglovers #sailing #18footers #18skiff #international18ftskiff #18skiffracing #northsails

25.01.2022 Race 6 and 7 results

24.01.2022 Big Kite Memorial Produced by AeroMedia

22.01.2022 Fabulous afternoon for the SkiffChicks on the Noakes Group Australian 18 Footers 18 foot skiff! Thank you to Noakes and the 18s for their very generous support... of the event, and providing the SkiffChicks with the ride of a lifetime!! Cant wait to send the whole Club down for the 18s Junior Day on 15 November!! NSW & ACT 9ers AUS 9ers

22.01.2022 The Australian 18 Footers League are conducting a survey of current and past 18's sailors, spectators and aspiring 18ft skiff sailors. We want to ensure that we deliver an exciting sport that accommodates the changing needs and interests of both sailors and spectators. Your ideas and opinions are important to us and we would be most appreciative if you could please spare a few minutes to fill out our survey. Survey link below: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8PKLHGX... Thank you Australian 18 Footers League

21.01.2022 This is where 18-Footers racing all began! Do yourself a favour and read this great article from Frank Quealey about the man responsible for the birth of 18-Footer racing some 128 years ago, Mark Foy. https://www.sail-world.com//Mark-Foy--Father-of-the-18-Foo

20.01.2022 With the re-start of the NRL tonight, make sure to give this great historical article written by our own Frank Quealey highlighting the links between the NRL and the 18 Foot Skiffs a read! And the link between the two sports doesnt end with James Joseph Giltinan. New sponsor URM (Marcus Ashley Jones) is also the main sponsor of the Manly Sea Eagles. https://www.sail-world.com/news/229126/James-Joseph-Giltinan

20.01.2022 SUPERCUP 2021 Several past 18ft Skiff champions returned to the class today when they skippered boats from the Australian 18 Footers League’s 2020-2021 Season fleet in the annual ‘Supercup’ series on Sydney Harbour. A 12-16 knot South East breeze allowed each team to carry the big #1 rig for the three races over two-lap windward-return courses.... Read more: https://www.18footers.com.au/sailing/supercup-2021/ #Supercup2021 #18skiffracing #International18ftSkiff #18skiffChampions #SydneyHarbour

18.01.2022 For the first time in 18 Foot Skiff history, we have the opportunity to field three brand new teams! Do you have what it takes to sail the legendary 18 foot skiffs and become part of our rich history. BEWARE, side effects may include; an extreme adrenaline rush, increased strength and muscle growth, and a reluctance to sail anything else.... Come and join the 18 footers family. Applications to [email protected] https://www.sail-world.com//New-18ft-Skiff-teams-wanted-fo

18.01.2022 Not even the 1919 Spanish Flu could stop the 18s spectators from lining the shores of Clarke Island to cheer on their favourite 18 Foot Skiff! Looking forward to the final day of the 2020 JJ Giltinan. Photo: John Steamer Stanley

18.01.2022 Sponsor of the Week - ILVE ILVE was founded in Campodarsego, near Venice, by two Italian friends, Mr Illotti and Mr Berno. Using their manufacturing skills they developed commercial quality cookers for local restaurants as a way of indulging their passion for fine food. Now with over 60 years of heritage the ILVE brand is dedicated to bringing its unique brand of Italian hand craftsmanship to the passionate homes and professional cooks of Australia. This season, Ilve is being skippered by Pedro Vozone, with Matt Doyle on the bow and Jerome Watts on the sheet.

17.01.2022 The annual Queen of the Harbour race has been one of the most important events on the seasons calendar since 1912 and remains that way. So it is with regret that we arent able to hold the historic race this year in light of the current situation. Instead we look back on and celebrate the Queens of the last decade. 2019 - Corinne Feldmann (Dal Zotto) ... 2018 - Isabelle Quigley (The Kitchen Maker) 2017 - Nicole Johnson (Smeg) 2016 - India Howard (Alcatel One Touch) 2015 - Gayle Beck (Yandoo) 2014 - Annika Rose (Yandoo) 2013 - Abandoned 2012 - Christine Giles (Kenwood - Rabbitohs) 2011 - Samantha Milner (Smeg) 2010 - Elizabeth Newton (Gotta Love It 7) See more

17.01.2022 Final race of the Club Championship today! If you are missing #americascup tune into 18 Footers TV today @ https://www.18footers.com.au/18-footers-saili/18-footers-tv brought to you by @Sailmedia @ 2.40. Tickets for the fantastic ferry are still available @ https://www.18footers.com.au/18-footers-sa/spectator-ferry/ #international18skiff #18footersrace #sydneyharbour #fortheloveofsailing #sailinglife #sailingday #sailinglovers #sailing #18footers #18skiff #international18ftskiff #18skiffracing #sydneyharbour

16.01.2022 Reynolds Trophy & Bill Miller Memorial Produced by AeroMedia

16.01.2022 COCKPIT QUIZ Tom Quigley (The Kitchen Maker) 1. Favourite Hype Up Song Pet Semetary by Starcrawler ... 2. Sailing Superstition Winning the invitation race is bad luck 3. Favourite Possession My electric guitar (the one that I built) 4. Favourite Movie School of Rock 5. First Boat Ever Raced Manly Junior PC: AeroMedia Michael Chittenden

16.01.2022 COCKPIT QUIZ Yvette Heritage (Noakes Blue) 1. Favourite Hype Up Song Jubel by Klingande ... 2. Sailing Superstition Not superstitious, however I dont liked to be rushed before a race 3. Favourite Possession The 18-not technically mine but it is in my possession! 4. Favourite Movie The Shawshank Redemption 5. First Boat Ever Raced Sabot

16.01.2022 THE OAK DOUBLE BAY-4 PINES The Oak Double Bay-4 Pines 18ft Skiff Team, led by Aron Everett, was one of the most consistent performers in the Australian 18 Footers Leagues fleet on Sydney Harbour last season, and will line up again in 2020-2021 ready to continue their high standard when the clubs new season begins on Sunday, October 11. Everett will again be joined by Courtney Mahar (sheet hand) and Charlie Gundy (forard hand), and believes that the combination will be even... better. Having the same team is a huge benefit as we work on what we developed last season. Read more: https://www.18footers.com.au/sa/the-oak-double-bay-4-pines/ #18skiffrace #international18ftskiff #TheOakDoubleBay4Pines #18skiffracing #18footers

15.01.2022 Just a few of the sailing legends confirmed for Supercup Friday Feb 26th 3 race sprints series, starting at 5pm. The JJ Giltinan World Champion Skippers Trevor Barnabas - 6 time winner Steve Quigley - 1996 winner Tim Robinson - 1999 winner John Winning - 2000 winner... Euan McNicol - twice as a skipper + crew in 2000 (with John Winning) Rob Greenhalgh - 2004 winner #international18skiff #18footersrace #sydneyharbour #fortheloveofsailing #sailinglife #sailingday #sailinglovers #sailing #18footers #18skiff #international18ftskiff #18skiffracing #sydneyharbour

15.01.2022 Australian Championship Race 5 and 9 Highlights Couldnt ask for a better day with a classic Sydney Harbour noreaster for the series decider! Congratulations to tech2, who did a glamour job today (3rd, 1st) to take out the title of Australian Champions. ... What a great day out with all of our sponsors on the JBW. Awesome job Lisa Gilbert #18skiff #18footers #australianchampions #sydneyharbour #poweredbynature #skiffs #sailing #australiansailing

14.01.2022 COCKPIT QUIZ Josh Feldmann (Dal Zotto) 1. Favourite Hype Up Song Bet by Octavian ... 2. Sailing Superstition We seem to go better when I show up with a new hat 3. Favourite Possession My skydiving gear 4. Favourite Movie Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels 5. First Boat You Ever Raced NS14

13.01.2022 Series Winner, produced by AeroMedia

12.01.2022 Congratulations Team Yandoo - John Winning- Jasper Warren - Mike Kennedy- 2020 Spring Champions The oldest crew in the fleet (youngest at heart ) showing how guts, determination and wisdom can put you on the top of the podium #international18skiff #18footersrace #sydneyharbour #fortheloveofsailing #sailinglife #sailingday #sailinglovers #sailing #18footers #18skiff #international18ftskiff #18skiffracing #northsails

12.01.2022 Alan Cole Memorial Trophy Produced by AeroMedia

12.01.2022 Invitation race, produced by AeroMedia

12.01.2022 SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP 2020 RACE 7 A great all-the-way win to the Smeg 18ft Skiff team in today’s final race of the Australian 18 Footer League’s Spring Championship series wasn’t enough to take the overall title from today’s second placed Yandoo team, which finished four points ahead of its nearest rival. After the seven races, Yandoo (John Winning, Mike Kennedy, Jasper Warren) finished with a total of 29 points, followed by Australian champion tech2 (Jack Macartney, Charlie ...Wyatt, Lewis Brake) on 33, and today’s winning Smeg team (Michael Coxon, Ricky Bridge, Trent Barnabas) in third place on 40 points. Read more: https://www.18footers.com.au//spring-championship-2020-ra/ #international18skiff #18footersrace #18footers #SpringChampionship2020

12.01.2022 You asked for it ... 1999 JJ Giltinan Trophy in all its gory glory https://www.youtube.com/playlist

11.01.2022 The Australian 18 Footers League are conducting a survey of current and past 18s sailors, spectators and aspiring 18ft skiff sailors. We want to ensure that we deliver an exciting sport that accommodates the changing needs and interests of both sailors and spectators. Your ideas and opinions are important to us and we would be most appreciative if you could please spare a few minutes to fill out our survey. Survey link below: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8PKLHGX... Thank you Australian 18 Footers League

11.01.2022 And thats a wrap on the 2020 JJ Giltinan! Congratulations to Honda Marine for taking the title for the third year in a row.

10.01.2022 Club Championship Heat 16 Highlights (sponsored by tech2) Club Championship Heat 16 Highlights (sponsored by tech2) Congratulations to tech2 who sailed extremely well in the light conditions which varied from 15knots down to just 5 knots at the finish to take out the win for heat 16 of the Club Championships on both scratch and handicap. They also managed to put more than 5 points between themselves and Shaw Partners and The Royal Oak 4Pines to then take out the series win!

10.01.2022 COCKPIT QUIZ Jordan Girdis (The Kitchen Maker) 1. Favourite Hype Up Song The Nosebleed Section by Hilltop Hoods ... 2. Sailing Superstition Green tape 3. Favourite Possession My Asymmetric Lighthouse to Leighton Kiteboard 4. Favourite Movie Back to the Future 2 5. First Boat You Ever Raced Manly Junior

09.01.2022 Cliff Monkhouse Memorial Cup produced by AeroMedia

09.01.2022 George Calligeros Trophy produced by AeroMedia

09.01.2022 Sponsor of the Week tech2 has been established for over 21 years, helping Aussies and New Zealanders get the best out of their technology! They perform all kinds of professional installations in the home, from mounting a TV on your wall or setting up a home theatre system, to installing your new dishwasher or white goods. If you need help keeping your computer or tablet running smoothly, their Australian-based support technicians are just a phone call away! Discover more abou...t what tech2 do at www.tech2.com.au The tech2-sponsored 18 foot skiff, known as the Red Flyer, is proudly skippered by Jack Macartney, who is joined by team members Charlie Wyatt and Trent Barnabas. This hard working crew were recently awarded the 2019-2020 Australian 18ft Championship title, following a series of outstanding performances. This is tech2s second venture into the competitive sailing world, after sponsoring a superfoiler in the SuperFoiler Grand Prix in 2018.

08.01.2022 Throwback Sunday ... to 2005 JJ Giltinan https://youtu.be/n4nO5QqnO_w

08.01.2022 SEAN LANGMAN A REAL SUPPORTER OF THE 18S One of the Australian 18 Footers Leagues best supporters for many years has been one of Australias most versatile sailors, Sean Langman. Sean has not only competed regularly in the clubs 18ft Skiff fleet on Sydney Harbour for 25 years, he has regularly sponsored his own campaigns as well as campaigns to support some of Australias talented young sailors. Read more: https://www.18footers.com.au//sean-langman-a-real-support/... #international18ftskiff #18skiffracing #18footers

06.01.2022 Get into the middle of the race! See how close the ferry gets to the 18 Footers. The Fabulous 18 Footer Ferry Tickets are selling out fast. Get the last few seats on https://www.18footers.com.au/18-footers-sa/spectator-ferry/ #international18skiff #18footersrace #sydneyharbour #fortheloveofsailing #sailinglife #sailingday #sailinglovers

05.01.2022 Excellent article by Frank Quealey written about a sailing family that just keeps on giving! https://www.sail-world.com//23/18ft-Skiffs-The-Winning-Way

05.01.2022 You wont want to miss the North Sails webinar going live on Tuesday, April 28th at 6pm AEST with hosts Matt Steven, Michael Coxon and Dick Parker. Click on the registration link below and register now and we look forward to seeing you there! https://northsails.zoom.us//tJAtfu-qrD8qG9RgtnyfJVxprU_Lbn

04.01.2022 SUPERCUP CARNAGE! Random gust at the bottom mark of race 1 creates havoc and thousands of $$$ in repairs Thank you @Sailmedia for this great capture. More action to come at 2.45pm tomorrow when the last race of the 18 Footer Club Champion. @australian18footers... #international18skiff #18footersrace #sydneyharbour #fortheloveofsailing #sailinglife #sailingday #sailinglovers #sailing #18footers #18skiff #international18ftskiff #18skiffracing #sydneyharbour

04.01.2022 COCKPIT QUIZ Phil Marshall (Appliances Online) 1. Favourite Hype Up Song Latch by Disclosure ... 2. Sailing Superstition Dont wear the regatta shirt during the regatta 3. Favourite Possession My car (Gilligan) 4. Favourite Movie Gladiator 5. First Boat You Ever Raced Flying 11

04.01.2022 Race 2 of the JJ Giltinan World Championships Highlights (Sponsored by ILVE) Fantastic racing with SSW winds ranging from 15-22 knots! ... There was some very tight racing for the lead throughout the whole race with Honda Marine making it two from two, whilst Yandoo showed the young boys that age is only a number crossing the line in third, 5 seconds behind Winning Group. We have a lay day on Monday but we will be back on Tuesday for races 3 and 4!

03.01.2022 What a fantastic coverage of the series final. Thanks for the great commentary Lisa Darmanin and Andrew Buckland! Go Woody

03.01.2022 Australian Championship Final on tomorrowFerry tickets are selling fast please book now @ https://www.18footers.com.au/18-footers-sa/spectator-ferry/. Will tech2 be able to keep the trophy in their hands Or will Smeg snatch it away. 2 point difference - very exciting!! #international18skiff #18footersrace #sydneyharbour #fortheloveofsailing #sailinglife #sailingday #sailinglovers #sailing #18footers #18skiff #international18ftskiff #18skiffracing #sydneyharbour

03.01.2022 In line with other sporting events the 18Footers have taken the following steps to minimise the spread of COVID-19. Island Day, Wednesday 18th March and the spectator ferry for all races will be cancelled for the remainder of this season. Full coverage of all racing will be available live at https://www.18footers.com.au/18-footers-sail/18-footers-tv/

02.01.2022 The countdown is on! 6 weeks til the start of the season.

02.01.2022 Race 3, 4 and 5 of the JJ Giltinan World Championships Highlights (Supported by North Sails) Historic day today! First time in JJs history that 3 races have been sailed in one day. ... Well done to the PRO and race team! Congratulations to the Aussies for making it 3 from 3 today. Honda Marine (NZ) finished in the top three every race today, maintaining their overall lead. Looking forward to two more races tomorrow.

01.01.2022 Big Kite' Memorial Produced by AeroMedia

01.01.2022 COCKPIT QUIZ Nathan Edwards (Noakes Sailing) 1. Favourite Hype Up Song Killing in the Name by Rage Against the Machine... 2. Sailing Superstition I dont have one 3. Favourite Possession My Taylor GS Mini guitar 4. Favourite Movie The Book of Eli 5. First Boat Ever Raced Stretched Laser (yes thats a thing - thanks Northside Sailing School)