The man responsible for the birth of 18-Footer racing some 128 years ago (January 1892) was a leading Sydney retailer named Mark Foy, who was a keen sailor as well as being a very success......
With the Brisbane 18 Footers’ Sailing Club celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2020, it's a good time to reflect on the ‘golden days’ of Queensland’s 18 Footer racing when they made such a si...
The late Bill Barnett was a famous sailing identity who designed, built and raced world champion boats from 18ft Skiffs to international 12 metre class yachts to challenge for The America’s Cup. ...
Hugh Treharne is one of Australia’s greatest sailors. He was tactician on The America’s Cup-winning Australia II in 1983, a renowned 16ft and 18ft Skiff sailor, a widely recognised sailmaker and ...
David Porter became the 1975 JJ Giltinan world 18ft Skiff champion when he skippered KB to a brilliant victory on the Brisbane River, but fortune didn’t always smile on the great sailor. Aside from...
A sponsor who came to the 18 Footers in 1964 was the TraveLodge company which decided to sponsor Bob Holmes, who was a new, young competitor to the class. The sponsorship association between Holmes a...
The Australian 18 Footers League are conducting a survey of current and past 18’s sailors, spectators and aspiring 18ft skiff sailors. We want to ensure that we deliver an exciting sport that accomm...
Brisbane led the way in the transition from the four-handed 18ft Skiffs to the three-handers in the late 1950s, but it was the late Len Heffernan who took up the challenge to introduce the new style b...
The Australian 18 Footers League has long had a policy of introducing new and young teams into its fleet to ensure the continued growth and quality of the club’s 85-year-old tradition of 18ft Skiff ...
Three consecutive victories by the Honda Marine team of David McDiarmid, Brad Collins and Matt Steven in the world’s premier JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship over the past three seasons, gives...
We read some recent reviews and were a little wary but it had been a while since we had last been here, and it was very good then, so we... read more
aussiescoot
This isn't a big club but it is big on service and food. The menu is varied enough for most tastes and the chef is happy to cater to small... read more
SydneyBoy22
Such a relaxing spot to enjoy the view have a nice meal and catch up with people. Or you could just sit outside on the deck and enjoy the view... read more
647LizH
We were able to sign in as Guests which was pretty straightforward. It’s in a great location so ordered a couple of Beers and enjoyed the view out the back... read more
Great relaxed venue for lunch. Love the extended ‘lounge room’ feel with the doors opening right out onto the deck. Bit rigid on timing, you have to order by 2pm
Anita B