After 14 years of use the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron decided it was time to replace their very successful Youth Training Fleet of Elliott 5.9s.

Greg Elliott designed the new Elliott 6 incorporating all the desirable characteristics of the 5.9 but also including the wish list of Coach, Harold Bennett. Significant improvements on the 5.9 were the open style cockpit so ideally suited to match racing, the fixed keel and the hard stand trailer.

The boats were to be practically built, in a cost effective manner but  to a high standard. The Elliott 6 performs well on all points of sail, accelerates quickly and is very easily manouvered.

There are Elliott 6 fleets at the Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club - Wellington, Cruising Yacht Club of Australia - Sydney, Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron and Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.

British triumph at Coca-Cola Cup

Squadron Scheming

Many hands make fleet work