18ft
Skiffs
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
Online
Clubs
Sailing the 18ft Skiff
Brisbane
18 Footers Sailing Club
