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The Moth has provided a nice diversion to the usual weekend 18′ skiff racing over summer. But the 18′ scene doesn’t stand still when the boats aren’t racing. There’s been plenty of jockeying for position with crews, new boats and boat allocations in the last few weeks.

Rumour has it that the Rag team will be the only one of the top 5 or so to stay together for season ‘08. It’s pretty surprising to go from the new combination last year, to the relatively old hands next time around. Big changes are afoot for Asko, Fiat & Smeg - all losing their skippers. With Macquarie and others losing long-standing crews…

At least it will give the new teams from last year a chance to step up and give the former top boats a run.

And contrary to the chicken little’s on sailinganarchy, the sky isn’t falling and the 18s aren’t going to disappear. But thanks for the concern.

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