The Yachts

Balandra

 

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 E B Starrett - Army Eastern Command
Skipper E B Starrett (2) - Army Eastern Command
Navigator J R Munn (2)
Crew W G S Boyd (1), J A Curtis, J S Allen (1), C G Wallace, D P Galbraith, M S Boyd, I M Simpson, R Howlett (1).
State NSW
Club Royal Australian Naval Sailing Association (RANSA)
Designer Peter Nicholson from Camper and Nicholson of the UK
Builder Jock Muir in Hobart
Construction Timber
LOA 14
Beam 3.7
Draft 2