Yandoo Secures 18ft Skiff World Title Despite Race 8 Setback

Yandoo clinches the world 18ft Skiff championship despite finishing seventh in Race 8 of the 2026 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship on Sydney Harbour. The race, held in light winds, sees Lazarus Capital Partners, led by Tom Cunich, execute a stunning final lap to secure victory, finishing 1m17s ahead of Sixt. The Kitchen Maker takes third, just 9 seconds later. Shaw and Partners Financial Services-Australia finishes fourth, narrowly edging out GC Sails in fifth. Yandoo maintains a net total of 15 points, guaranteeing the top spot regardless of the final race outcome. Shaw and Partners-Australia sits second with 23 points, while GC Sails holds third with 39. Lazarus and Sixt, in fourth and fifth, are closely contesting for podium positions. Shaw and Partners-New Zealand leads international teams in sixth. The final race awaits tomorrow.