Garde 12 foot skiff series

Brett Hobson 12/10/2005

The NSW 12ft Skiff Association is pleased to announce details of an exciting new series to their racing calendar, a new short course sprint series to be known as the Garde 5000 12ft Skiff Series, in response to the growing interest and resurgence of 12 footer sailing.

Well known as one of sailing’s most spectacular boats, the 12 footer has a short hull length combined with a huge sail area and are fast in any breeze, reaching speeds in excess of 25 knots given the right conditions.

Many great sailors have come from the class, such as Iain Murray, John Winning, Michael Spies (back sailing one), Bruce Hewish and others.

In conjunction with the Sydney Flying Squadron, the series, to be sailed on Sydney Harbour, is based on a format whereby sailors will be competing in up to four sprint races per day, on five different days of racing.

The action will be supported by a spectator ferry which will leave from the SFS in Kirribilli.

Tight courses and ability of 12s to carry any of their four-sail combinations will ensure fierce and fast racing in any wind conditions and great viewing for spectators.

A significant cash prize pool for the sailors will be guaranteed to ensure close racing and serious action.

Garde Harbour Series – Dates:

Round 1 Sunday October 9th
Round 2 Sunday October 30th
Round 3 Sunday November 20th
Round 4 Sunday March 5th
Round 5 Sunday March 19th

The ferry will depart Sydney Flying Squadron, 76 McDougall Street, Kirribilli at approximately 1.30pm each race day. All media and spectators welcome. Tickets available from the SFS.

For further information please contact Brett Hobson, President NSW 12ft Skiff Association on (02) 9737 8484 or email: brett@garde.com.au, or view the web-site www.skiff.org.au.