To all men the sea is a challenge, particularly to the yachtsmen who annually sail in the Sydney to Hobart ocean classic. 1971 was the final in the series for the Southern Cross Cup which was won by the New Zealanders. This film is a gripping account of the race.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
001872
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Hobart (Tas.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Sydney Harbour (N.S.W.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tasmania
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Sailing
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Aquatic sports
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sailing
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports - Australia - History
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports - New Zealand
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race - History
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Yacht racing
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Yachts and yachting
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)