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Hard to windward

Australia, 1957
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The Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race, Starting every year on Boxing Day. Shows the start in Sydney Harbour, following one boat through the race to the finish on the R..

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Challenge: Tasmania

Australia, 1971
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Blue water challenge

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City sailors

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Sea safety

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There are yachts at the bottom of my garden

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There are yachts at the bottom of my garden [Italian version]

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Cadet worlds: Portugal, 1974

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Taken for granted

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Australian diary. No. 001

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Australian diary. No. 032

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Hobart: island capital

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Calling Sydney Harbour

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History on the harbour

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Sail mates

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Cowes Regatta

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The Sport parade: Sea going thrills

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Let's go sailing. No.2. The Racing rules

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Last of the windjammers

Australia, 1940
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