18 Footer racing on Sydney Harbour has been a part of Australia's heritage since the 1890s.
These "Flying 18s" are the fastest monohulled boats in the world and the most spectacular to watch.
JJ Giltinan
In 1937. Mr. James J. Giltinan, Secretary of the Australian 18 Footers League, planned a world's championship for 18 foot open boats and the League presented a trophy (popularly known as the JJ Giltinan Trophy) to celebrate the event.