Newsletter 23 May 2021
Feature explaining the Australian Open Skiff Trust. It recounts how 18 foot skiff racing began on Sydney Harbour in the late 19th century, with the original Yendys, Britannia and Taipan on display at the Australian National Maritime Museum. The replica revival began with Tangalooma and Scot, built by Reg Barrington and launched in 1993 and 1995, followed by replicas of Aberdare and Australia in 2000 and Alruth in 2001, built by SFS life member Robert Tearne.
Feature explaining the Australian Open Skiff Trust. It recounts how 18 foot skiff racing began on Sydney Harbour in the late 19th century, with the original Yendys, Britannia and Taipan on display at the Australian National Maritime Museum. The replica revival began with Tangalooma and Scot, built by Reg Barrington and launched in 1993 and 1995, followed by replicas of Aberdare and Australia in 2000 and Alruth in 2001, built by SFS life member Robert Tearne.
The original document is a scanned copy, available below. The club is transcribing its archive and this page carries the club's summary until the full transcription is checked and published.
The original document below is a scan. The club is transcribing its archive; this page carries the club's summary until this document's transcription is checked and published.