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.
Our Boats
Currently our 18-footer fleet consists of 11 boats. Our fleet of boats has been built over the last 20 years and are 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 and is still going strong in 2016. Billy Barnett was both boat builder and skipper who won many championships in his boats.
Skipper: Barry Watson
Skipper: TBA
Skipper: Alan Robertson
Skipper: Marshall Flanagan
Skipper: Dave Paget
Skipper: Jerry Tickner
Skipper: James Watt
Skipper: Neville Turbit
Skipper: Terry Stewart
Skipper: TBA
Skipper: TBA