16ft Skiffs
The flagship class of the club. Three-handed open skiffs racing on Sydney Harbour every Saturday from September through April.
The 16ft Skiff is one of Australia’s oldest and most exhilarating one-design classes, with roots stretching back to the 1890s. Sailed by a crew of three with no trapezes and a generous sail plan, the 16 demands precise crew work, sharp tactics and absolute trust.
Manly is the spiritual home of the class. Our Saturday fleet races on a championship course off Manly Cove, and our boats travel each summer for the Australian and NSW Championships.
Specifications
- Length: 16ft (4.88m)
- Crew: 3
- Mainsail: 21.4 sq m
- Spinnaker: 56 sq m
- Hull: cold-moulded or composite
16ft Skiffs racing this season
Bartley Construction
Skipper: Andrew Iles
Botany Access
Skipper: Michael Childs
Buck & Simple
Skipper: Tim Lees
Carnaza
Skipper: Timothée Hugnin
Geo Chemical Assessments
Skipper: Nathan Macnamara
Red Concrete
Skipper: James Downey
Imagine Signage
Skipper: Ricky Bridge
Buckingham Marine Services
Skipper: Gus Williams
Buckingham Queens
Skipper: Fiona Harris
Red Pumps Red
Skipper: Zoe Dransfield