Sydney Harbour hosts 18ft Skiff Spring Championship race

The Australian 18 Footers League commenced its 2026-27 season with the first race of the SIXT Spring Championship on Sydney Harbour. In an unexpected turn, legendary skipper John ‘Woody’ Winning took over the tiller for Yandoo after current world champion John Winning Jr was unable to compete.

Yandoo, crewed by Fang Warren and Lewis Brake, secured a 24-second victory over Thurlow Fisher Lawyers, which was skippered by former world champion Michael Coxon. The Kitchen Maker finished in third place. The race featured a fleet of 17 skiffs competing in light ENE breezes over a three-buoy course.