The 12 ft Skiff is a development dinghy class dating back to the early 20th century.

However, with recent equipment developments, and the introduction of carbon masts, 12 ft Skiffs are very manageable boats and any sailor with relative experience, such as Cherubs or Moths, would quite easily adapt.

[4][5] The 12 ft Skiff generates considerable power by having two persons on the trapeze wire, suspended from the mast of the boat.

This adds leverage to the crews' weight, allowing the larger areas of sail to be carried.

The modern 12 ft Skiffs also have fixed bowsprits from which they carry their spinnakers.