The YACHTe's Portal18ft Skiffs
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Centrepoint photo: Australian 18 footers League |
The 18 footer is a triple trapeze development class with over a century of Australian history. It is purported to be the fastest monohull dinghy in the world, with unlimited sail area on unlimited spars, with the barest of hull restrictions. How could such an exciting prospect fail to catch the imagination of the sailing fraternity?
18ft Skiff Class Specifications
| Overall Length | 5.48 - 5.41 m. |
| Beam | 1.83 - 2.44 m. |
| Weight | 86 kg. |
| Mast Height | 9.2 or 10.22 m |
| Construction | Approved materials only. |
| Sail Area | Unlimited |
| Racing Crew | Three |
18ft Skiff Class History
| 1892 | 18ft. Skiff Racing begins |
| 1918 | First Australian Championships conducted in Sydney |
| 1935 | NSW 18-footers League established. |
| 1938 | First World Championships conducted in Sydney |
| 1984 | WA Affiliated with the Association |
The 18ft Skiffs Online
| Web Pages: | International 18 Footer League |
| Australian 18 Footer League | |
| International 18 Footer Site | |
| Rules | International Rules |
| Discussion | Class Rules Forum |
Online Clubs Sailing the 18ft Skiff
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