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Our History - 40 years of manufacturing excellence |
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For over 40 years, Sykes Racing have been been building the finest rowing boats available anywhere in the world. Our quality and designs are second to none and we are proud to be one of the Worlds oldest, continual rowing boat builders.
Here is a brief history of Sykes Racing and the milestones we've had along the way. | 1966 | Jeff Sykes designs a new revolutionary scull in his quest to become an Australian Sculling Champion | | 1968 | A Sykes pair is used at the Mexico Olympic games Jeff Sykes and Associates manufacture their first eight | | 1970 | Jeff Sykes and Associates begins manufacturing fiberglass hulls | | 1971 | Jeff Sykes and Associates designs the 'Aussie Rail' | | 1974 | Jeff Sykes and Associates' first World Championship Gold Medal | | 1975 | Move into premises at Riversdale Road, Geelong | | 1980 | The 'Trend 80' is designed, the first rowing boat with a monocoque construction | | 1981 | Jeff Sykes and Associates introduces the Dreissagacker Oars to Australia | | 1985 | Jeff Sykes and Associates starts experimenting with sandwich core construction | | 1986 | Jeff Sykes and Assoiates introduces the Concept2 Indoor Rower to Australia | | 1989 | Jeff Sykes and Associates begins manufacturing composite rowing shells | | 1990 | The last timber Sykes boat is manufactured | | 1992 | Sykes Racing expands into the Japanese market Jeff Sykes and Associates first Olympic Gold Medal | | 1994 | Jeff Sykes and Associates starts manufacturing wing riggers | | 1996 | Sykes best Olympics: 1 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze Sykes Racing expands into the North American market | | 1998 | Kevlar and Carbon range of boats using high quality finely woven cloths | | 1999 | A Quality Assurance program commences to ensure that all Sykes products are of the highest quality Sykes Racing extend their production facilities | | 2002 | Precision manufacturing is extended by the introduction of a computer controlled router system A new dedicated repair facility opens | | 2004 | Tomkins and Ginn win Gold at the Athens Olympic Games in a Sykes Mould 23 Sykes Racing expands into the UK market | | 2006 | Jeff Sykes and Associates/Sykes Racing celebrates 40 years of manufacturing excellence |
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