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JJ Giltinan 18ft skiffs - Replay Coverage of Race 4

by Sail-World.com on 1 Mar 2017
- Race 3 - 2017 JJ Giltinan Trophy 18ft Skiff Championship, February 28, 2017 Michael Chittenden
Catch the latest race of the JJ Giltinan Trophy for the 18ft Skiffs, sailed on Sydney harbour.

Great coverage from the very knowledgeable team on the Camera Cat, including commentary from Peter Shipway, Bob Killick, Warwick Rooklyn and Andrew Buckland.

Also this year the 18ft TV team are running a drone camera providing some special insights of the key incidents, plus a great aerial perspective without the downwash from helicopters.

The championship has attracted 26 entries from Australia, Great Britain, USA and New Zealand. Wind conditions in Sydney were 8-10kts before the start. According to Predictwind.com the wind will stay at that strength or a little more with overcast skies and rain predicted for the afternoon.

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