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Introduction
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18' skiff
18' skiffs are the ultimate three handed sailing craft whose exciting displays have been well loved by spectators and the media since the late 1800's, begining in Sydney, Australia.
Given a decent breeze an 18 is likely to beat all monohulls of up to about 100 feet in length around a windward-leeward course.
Class rules vary between clubs and countries who attempt to strike a balance between their own interests and unlimited class development. Various organisations lay claim to being the true leader.
Ultimately the sailors know that the real spirit of the class boils down to two simple rules:
- 18 feet long overall
- a 2:30 start
Australian
18' League - www.18footers.com/AF
European 18' skiff Association - www.18footer.org
12' skiff
12' skiffs are one of the most radical and exciting classes to sail in, and are double-handed, double trapeze. Sails show individual emblems instead of a class logo. Rigs are unrestricted so that crews have multiple masts with sails and bowsprits in various combinations.
The 12ft skiff is a development class that is sailed in NSW, QLD and New Zealand.
12' skiff Association - www.skiff.org.au
14' skiff
The 14' skiff is known as the International 14, recognised by the 14 on the mainsail.and are double-handed, double-trapeze. Sails show individual emblems instead of a class logo.
NSW 14' skiff Association - nsw.i14australia.org
16' skiff
16' skiffs are a uniquely Australian high performance three man dinghy. The class has a long history being sailed for nearly 100 years. During this time the class has seen many developments. Today's skiffs have a three person crew, two on trapeze and large mast head assymetrical spinnakers.
16' skiff Association - www.skiffs.org.au/16s.htm
Moth
International Moth Class Association of Australia - www.moth.asn.au
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