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Balandra

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Designed in England by Camper and Nicholson, built by Jock Muir in Hobart, Balandra must surely rate one of the finest looking yachts afloat. Entered by the Army Eastern Command, this veteran of the 1967 Admiral's Cup Challenge is making her sixth trip to Hobart.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Balandra
Sail Number 496
Owner Army Eastern Command
Skipper Lt Col E Bruce Starrett (2) - Army Eastern Command
Navigator J R Munn (2)
Crew Capt W G S Boyd (1), J A Curtis, 2nd Lt J S Allen (1), C G Wallace, D P Galbraith, M S Boyd, I M Simpson, L/Cpl R Howlett (1).
State NSW
Club Royal Australian Naval Sailing Association (RANSA)
LOA 14.07
Beam 3.66
Draft 2.29
Rig Type Sloop
Year Launched 1965
Designer Peter Nicholson from Camper and Nicholson of the UK
Builder Jock Muir (TAS)