High winds stop JJ Giltinan Champs

Published on March 8th, 2022

In the absence of an official world championship, the JJ Giltinan Championship is the highest honor for the 18-foot skiff class. The 2022 edition on March 5-13 brings together 25 teams on Sydney Harbor to make their mark in the 84-year history of the world’s premier 18-Footer championship.

Sydney, Australia (March 8, 2022) – After a day off yesterday, the Race Committee for the 2022 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship was forced to abandon Race 3 due to the gale force conditions being experienced on Sydney Harbour today.

While the conditions were initially deemed sailable, the southerly winds were soon averaging 28 knots, with gusts up to 35 knots. A decision will now have to be made regarding the upcoming race dates in the championship.

Race 2 results – Cumulative results – Facebook

2022 JJ Giltinan schedule:
March 5 – Race 1
March 6 – Race 2
March 8 – Races 3, 4
March 9 – Races 5, 6
March 10 – Race 7
March 12 – Race 8
March 13 – Race 9

Source: Frank Quealey, Australian 18 Footers League Ltd.