Historical 18 Footer Britannia's 21st Season 2022 23

For 21 Summers the historical replica 18-footer BRITANNIA has raced on Sydney Harbour. Here's the best footage from the 2022-23 season, shot with a GoPro Hero 9 variously on the tabernacle, on the bumpkin (bowsprit to yachties), on the boom and hand-held, plus shots from cameras on chase boats. It's just like being on the boat, and you'll see how the crew of 8-10 set spinnakers from the peak of the gaff and poled out on 2 to 4-part sectional spinnaker poles. They also set a ringtail, an extra sail fitted outside the main downwind to extend the area of the leech. There's a lot more historical 18-footers footage on 2 playlists @SmithysBoatshed.

[@waterboy8999]

This looks like great fun! What a rig these boats have, and all that string too. Thanks Ian.

[@billstevens3796]

Now *that* is sailing.

[@richardjoy5060]

Thanks Ian, great footage. I loved the guys bailing( a full time job) and then Noakes the modern 18 crossing, a great example of the old and new.
Regards
Rick

[@nickjones9505]

Fantastic. Looks like a ton of fun. Long May she continue.

[@adriennejacks4390]

Great stuff, mighty Brit!