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73rd JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Preview

by Frank Quealey 19 Feb 02:36 GMT 4-12 March 2023

Since 1938, the JJ Giltinan world 18 footer championship has been the premier 18 footer regatta in the world and 21 countries have competed to prove that they are the best.

Some of the world's greatest sailing/yachting champions have either won or, most likely, tried to win, the great contest which is held each year on Sydney Harbour.

Close racing between the islands - JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship - photo © Frank Quealey
Close racing between the islands - JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship - photo © Frank Quealey

Once again, the Australian 18 Footers League has a top line up of the world's best skiff teams ready to contest the 2023 championship regatta, and a spectator ferry ready to follow each exciting race.

Shaw and Partners and Balmain Slake had a great battle throughout the entire race - JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship - photo © Frank Quealey
Shaw and Partners and Balmain Slake had a great battle throughout the entire race - JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship - photo © Frank Quealey

Race dates for the 73 rd JJ Giltinan World Championship are:

  • Saturday March 4 Race 1
  • Sunday March 5 Race 2
  • Tuesday March 7 Races 3 and 4
  • Wednesday March 8 Races 5 and 6
  • Thursday March 9 Race 7
  • Saturday March 11 Race 8
  • Sunday March 12 Race 9

An Australian 18 Footers League spectator ferry will follow the racing on each of the seven days, leaving from Double Bay Public Wharf, alongside the clubhouse, at 2pm.

Lazarus with the video team in hot pursuit - JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship - photo © Frank Quealey
Lazarus with the video team in hot pursuit - JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship - photo © Frank Quealey

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