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September 2023

On Board Video: 18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Championship & Club Championship Race 1

by 18 Footers TV 24 Oct 01:10 BST 20 October 2024
Wild ride for the Vaikobi crew - 18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Championship & Club Championship 2024 © SailMedia

The first race of the 18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Championship & Club Championship on Sydney Harbour saw big winds, where only seven of the 13 boats finished the race.

Take a look at the headcam footage, which gives you an idea of how wild the conditions were!

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