Two of reasons for the incredible 128-year success of 18ft Skiff Racing on Sydney Harbour are the competitors attitude towards the sport and the clubs which have conducted the racing, together with the ability to uphold the tradition of producing the most spectacular racing for supporters.
From the early 1970s, sponsorship also became just as critical to the future of the class as a high-performance racing sport.
By the early-1990s, the escalating costs had put so much pressure on individuals wanting to get into the class that the Australian 18 Footers League made a decision to introduce rules which would change the direction of the sport.