The young Sixt 18ft skiff team is optimistic about a more settled start to the 2025-26 season at the Australian 18 Footers League, following the last-minute rush in 2024. This marks their third season together, and they aim to achieve even better results than the previous two seasons. Jacob’s talent was recognised by Alex, who had previously coached him, leading to Jacob taking the helm in their first season together. Their success led to a transition to the Sixt skiff for the 2024-25 season, as part of the Australian 18 Footers League’s initiative to support young talent in the class. However, the Sixt skiff faced shipping delays after the 2024 18 footer event on Lake Garda, resulting in the team having to catch up on setup time for the start of the 2024-25 season.