From 18ft Skiff to 100ft super maxi



2:51 AM Fri 10 Dec 2010 GMT
'NSW 18ft Skiff Championship' Frank Quealey &copy /Australian 18 Footers League
When Gotta Love It 7's crew of Seve Jarvin, Sam Newton and Scott Babbage wrapped up the NSW 18ft Skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour last Sunday, an interested onlooker was the 100ft super maxi Investec Loyal. Investec Loyal's crew, including world and Olympic champion boxers, swimmers, surfers, footballers plus a TV personality, followed the fortunes of the race which was sailed in a light easterly wind. They are preparing for the Sydney-Hobart race to start on Boxing day. Skipper of Investec Loyal is world champion sailor Sean Langman, who is also a former 18ft Skiff skipper. www.18footers.com.au ...


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by Frank Quealey





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