16ft Skiff

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A 16ft skiff is a class of three-person sailing dinghy with a twin trapeze and a large asymmetric spinnaker. The class is unique to Australia, where it is one of the most popular boats sailing with 135 boats registered in 12 clubs.^{[citation needed]}

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

External links

• Skiffs.org.au
• Yachte.com.au

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