PHOTO: Twelve feet of cruise missile

For the first time in 10 years, the action-packed 12 foot skiffs will return to Sydney Harbour proper when the acclaimed Australian versus New Zealand 12ft skiff Interdominion Championship is held January 3-10, 2015.

The highly coveted event is hosted by each country in turn, and boasts big names who found their roots in the class: Aussies Dave Porter, John Winning, Iain Murray, Michael Coxon and Bruce Hewish; and Kiwis John Chapple (three times), Bruce Farr, Russell Bowler, Don Lidgard.