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18ft Giltinan 2010: International champions prepare for the series

3:18 AM Thu 11 Feb 2010 GMT

'Harken competing by invitation in last Sunday’s club race on Sydney Harbour' Australian 18 Footers League &copy

Three of the world's best 18ft Skiff teams spent yesterday preparing their skiffs for the toughest 18ft Skiff challenge on the calendar - the Giltinan Championship, which starts on Sydney Harbour on Friday.

Former champions Howie Hamlin (2002 and 2003) of the United States and Rob Greenhalgh (2004) of Great Britain, as well as the New Zealand National champion Chris Skinner all spent several hours working on their skiffs before going for a practice sail in the 15-knot North-East winds.

All three are expected to be amongst the leading contenders for the title but will have strong competition from the Australian champion Gotta Love It 7 team, two-time winner Michael Coxon (2006 and 2007) in Thurlow Fisher Lawyers and Volvo Round-the-World skipper Anders Lewander in Team Gill Sweden.

Rob Greenhalgh, Dan Johnson and Phil Harmer working on Benny/PSP Aust-Asia - Australian 18 Footers League &copy

Bassett and Harken rigged in the park before practice - Australian 18 Footers League &copy

Howie Hamlin takes time out to enjoy the sun - Australian 18 Footers League &copy

Chris Skinner and his for’hand Dave Healy from the Bassett team - Australian 18 Footers League &copy

by Frank Quealey

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