- The Yachts
- 1971
- Balandra
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 |