'Woody' with his son John, who now heads the family business and competes against his father in the League's fleet

© Frank Quealey 18ft Skiffs: John Winning - One of the big three
There have been many champion people involved with the 129-year-old sport of 18 footers racing, but three men with the foresight, positive thinking and financial wisdom to promote the 18s to the masses, stand out as the real champions of the sport.