The Australian 18 Footers League’s 2026-27 season begins next Sunday (October 11) with Race 1 of the annual SIXT Spring Championship. This upcoming season promises to be one of the most exciting yet, featuring a mix of top young sailing talent alongside experienced teams competing in high-quality equipment.
Key championship events scheduled for Sydney Harbour include:
– SIXT Spring Championship: October 11-November 15
– NSW Championship: November 22-December 20
– Australian Championship: January 29-31
– JJ Giltinan World Championship: February 27-March 7
Additionally, the 18-race MONDIALE VGL Season Point Score and 9-race Club Championship will run throughout the season, rewarding the most consistent performers since teams cannot discard any of their worst results.
For spectators, the Royale spectator ferry will follow the racing, departing from Double Bay Wharf at 2:15pm, allowing patrons to enjoy the views while enjoying drinks and snacks aboard. This tradition has been a staple of Sydney’s sailing culture since 1935.
For those unable to board the ferry, the SailMedia Livestream team will provide coverage on the course, featuring three cameras, including a drone and a commentary team POV camera, ensuring viewers will not miss any of the action.
The League features a variety of competitive teams, including:
– Balmain: Henry Larkings, Tom Grimes, Locky Pryor
– Club Marine: Emma Rankin, Cameron Walker, Daniel Watson
– Fisher & Paykel: Hugo Stoner, Julian Taylor, Hugo Leeming
– Killer Coffee Co: Ryan Ewings, Matt Stenta, Finn Rodowicz
– Lazarus Capital Partners: Tom Cunich, Logan Radford, Jack Taylor
– Ocius: Dante Oliveri, James Hodgson, Nick Rozenauers
– Rag & Famish Hotel: Ben Crafoord, Marc Chapon, Max Nearn
– Shaw and Partners Financial Services: Keagan York, Otto Henry, Jerome Watts
– Sixt: Jacob Marks, Alex Marinelli, Matt Doyle
– Smeg: Ash Rooklyn, Ricky Bridge, Tom Quigley
– Sothebys: Bec Hancock, tba, tba
– TBA: Lachlan Steel, George Morton, Sam King
– The Kitchen Maker: Jordan Girdis, Josh Feldmann, Jacob Broom
– The Oak Double Bay-4 Pines: Kade Morgan, Graeme Fairbairn, Noah Chennal
– Thurlow Fisher Lawyers: Joel Beashel, Shaun Connor, Trent Barnabas
– Vaikobi: Kirk Mitchell, Max Vos, Paddy Bannon
– Yandoo: John Winning Jr, Fang Warren, Lewis Brake
– 18 Footers Bar & Restaurant: Luca Gambacorti, tba, tba
Frank Quealey – Australian 18 Footers League Ltd.
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