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Postcard featuring a photograph of two skiff sailing, with other skiffs visible in the background
Postcard featuring a photograph of two skiff sailing, with other skiffs visible in the background

Postcard featuring a photograph of two skiff sailing, with other skiffs visible in the background

Date1919-1939
Object numberANMS1377[013]
NamePhotograph
MediumCardboard
DimensionsOverall: 87 x 138 mm
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Faye Magner
DescriptionThis photograph captured two sailing skiffs, possibly the BRITANNIA on the right, and a competitor the GOLDING on the left, in a weekly race on Sydney Harbour. Behind them are a few other competing skiffs.History18ft. skiff racing was an entertaining sport for spectators. Its origins are attributed to Mark Foy and a group of businessmen who founded the Sydney Flying Yacht Squadron, reportedly established on 19 October 1891. BRITANNIA and its skipper Georgie Robinson were prominent figures in 18ft. skiff racing between the two world wars.