16ft Skiff
A 16 ft skiff is a class of three-person sailing dinghy with a twin trapeze and a large asymmetrical spinnaker. The class is unique to Australia, where it is one of the most popular boats sailing with 135 boats registered in 12 clubs.
History
The class has been around for over a century and has changed significantly since its beginnings:
- 1901
Class founded in Balmain
- 1908
- Class expands to Queensland
- 1922
- Class spreads to Western Australia
- 1976
- Rules change to allow any material for hull
- 1986
- Three man crew introduced
- 1997–98
- Stick class rules were introduced
Class specifications
- Overall length—4.88 metres (16.0 ft)
- Min beam—1.52 metres (5.0 ft)
- Max beam—1.78 metres (5.8 ft)
- Min weight—70 kilograms (154 lb)
- Working sail area—22 square metres (240 sq ft)
- Spinnaker sail area—45 square metres (480 sq ft)
- Racing crew—Three
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