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VIDEO Blast from the past: 1995 UK 18ft Skiff Grand Prix Round 1 at Torquay

by 18footersTV 26 Mar 2022 05:00 AEDT

Back when the 18ft Skiffs were new to the UK, the UK Grand Prix attracted sailors such as Lawrie Smith, Tim Robinson, Dave Ovington, Ian Southworth and Dave Hall. Gareth Evans presents with commentary by Malcolm McKeag.

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