18 Footer - JJ Giltinan Trophy - Sydney AUS

The JJ Giltinan Trophy, the world championship of the 18-footer class, starts tomorrow with the practice race (invitational race). We will be broadcasting the races live every day early in the morning from 4.20 a.m. CET. In the season so far, the favorite Australian teams have made a name for themselves: 'Andoo' (John Winning jr AUS), 'Yandoo' (Micah Lane AUS) and 'Finport' (Kevin York AUS) will have to fend off the New Zealand competition over the next 8 days. From Europe, teams from England, Denmark and, with Heinrich von Bayern GER, a German team will also be taking part. ----- The reports.