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A period of New Zealand-led design & innovation Following the first major change in the 18 footers from the big boats of the early 1900s to the 7ft beam boats of the mid-1930s, there had been no major change or innovations until the late 1940s – probably due mainly to the uncertain times being experienced
Brisbane 18 footers sailing is fortunate to have someone like David Hayter heading up the efforts to return Queensland to its former glory days in
Taking Liberty is a celebration of Australia's 1983 America’s Cup sailing win.
Just like Australia II, they come from a land down under. Poles apart in their individual fields but all national icons of Fremantle — and this week proudly adorned in green and gold like the best of them.
They are undoubtedly some of the most graceful yachts ever to sail in the America’s Cup and for 29 years between 1958 and 1987 they provided some of the