Balandra
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| Category | Placing |
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Profile
Famous ocean racer of the 1960s, Balandra represented Australia in the winning Australian team at the Admiral's Cup in 1967 when owned by Bob (later Sir Robert) Crichton-Brown. This will be the 16th Hobart race for the 24-year-old sloop, the ninth for her present owner.
Competitor Details
| Yacht Name | Balandra |
|---|---|
| Sail Number | 496 |
| Owner | Gerd Hennicke |
| Skipper | Gerd Hennicke (5) |
| Navigator | C Maseur (5) |
| Crew | J Burke (6), C Wilson, C Laurence, T Boko, C Vorbach (8) |
| State | TAS |
| Club | Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania |
| Type | Ex Admirals Cupper |
| LOA | 14.0 |
| Rig Type | Sloop |
| Year Launched | 1965 |
| Designer | Peter Nicholson (UK) |