Many people believe that eighteen footers are the most exciting boats racing on Sydney Harbour. They certainly attract more spectators than any other class of boat. This film talks about sailing on Sydney Harbour. By contrast with those who live in one of the world’s capitals, such as London, and who may have to drive some distance to reach their boats, the average Sydney sailor is lucky: there are literally yachts at the bottom of the garden.
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Collection
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010768
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Sydney Harbour (N.S.W.)
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Boats and boating
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Sailing
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Australia - Social conditions
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Boats and boating
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sailing
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Yachts and yachting
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)