# Australian 18 Footers League racing in Sydney Harbour

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australian-18-footers-league-racing-in-sydney-harbour
> Updated: 2026-11-01T23:52:03.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Australian 18 Footers League 2026-27 season began with the SIXT Spring Championship on Sydney Harbour. In the opening race, the team Yandoo, crewed by Fang Warren and Lewis Brake, secured a victory after legendary skipper John ‘Woody’ Winning took over for John Winning Jr. Yandoo finished 24 seconds ahead of Thurlow Fisher Lawyers.

During the subsequent Club Championship, the Yandoo team, including John Winning Jr, Fang Warren, and Lewis Brake, won Race 2 by 18 seconds. This victory placed Yandoo at the top of the Club Championship point scores. In a concurrent race for the SIXT Spring Championship and Mondiale VGL Season Point Score, Lazarus Capital Partners took first place.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-01: Yandoo wins Race 2 of the Australian 18 Footers Club Championship

The Yandoo 18ft skiff team won Race 2 of the Australian 18 Footers League Club Championship on Sydney Harbour, narrowly defeating Lazarus Capital Partners.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yandoo-wins-race-2-of-the-australian-18-footers-club-championship

### 2026-10-11: Sydney Harbour hosts 18ft Skiff Spring Championship race

John ‘Woody’ Winning led Yandoo to victory in the first race of the Australian 18 Footers League's SIXT Spring Championship on Sydney Harbour.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sydney-harbour-hosts-18ft-skiff-spring-championship-race

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