Sailing Overview

The Sydney Flying Squadron, the home of Historic 18-footer skiffs

Sydney Flying Squadron conducts racing on Sydney Harbour for skiff classes on Saturdays and Sundays during the summer months, October through April. We also host 12 footer racing on Sundays. Currently our 18-footer fleet consists of 11 boats. All are reproductions of famous skiffs built between 1900 and 1950.

Interested in sailing?

We are always looking for new people to join us in sailing these beautiful old boats so if you are interested and would like to find out more. Experience not necessary.

Courses

Download the latest course maps

Courses

Visit the courses section to download the latest course maps for the current season.

View

Calendar

Access the current season schedule

Calendar

Click here to load the current season schedule as a PDF.

View

Championships

View the latest championship details

Championships

View the latest championship details.

View

Sailing Manual

A guide to sailing historic 18-footers

Sailing Manual

View the sailing manual.

View

Gallery

Check out the latest photos & videos

Gallery

View photos from all our recent sailing events.

View

Our Boats

Currently, our 18-footer fleet consists of 11 boats. Our fleet of boats has been built over the last 20 years and is based on the designs of the famous 18-footers built between 1900 and 1950. Each has been the subject of research through drawings, photographs, and prodding the memory of the few remaining who sailed the original. People like Billy Barnett, who turned 100 in 2015. Billy Barnett was both a boat builder and a skipper who won many championships in his boats.