World’s Stiffest Yacht Race

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1075
Date Released
9 Jan 1950
Date submitted
5 Jan 1950
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. DESCRIPTION: The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, which has already become one of the greatest sailing events in any part of the world, demands the highest qualities in ships and crews. SHOTLIST: KS. Woman in fore waves to yachts as they leave. Crowds on banks. GV of yachts preparing for start. Start - rocket falls into water. GV of yachts with Sydney Bridge in background. Various shots taken from another craft of dozens of crafts all types under way in the harbour. Several shots of yachts which are taking part. Large yacht with very small yacht alongside same. MS schooner getting under way.
Keywords
Sport; Ships and boats; Sailing
Locations
Sydney
Footage sources
Australia
Card file number
53027
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
86
Story extras:
Film clip

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'World’s Stiffest Yacht Race', British Movietone News Issue No. 1075, 9 Jan 1950. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/16137 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)