Australian Yachts


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Ocean Racer - 24c
Ocean Racers are yachts which range from 7 metres to 24 metres in length, and possess a beam between 3 metres and 6 metres. They weigh between 4 tonnes and 30 tonnes. These are the yachts seen in famous races such as the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and the Admiral's Cup.

Designer: Ron Fletcher
Issue Date: 14 October, 1981
Quality: Mint Unhinged
Selling Price: 40c (Set of 4 stamps - $2.40)
In Stock: 2 singles, 1 gutter pair, 1 block of 4

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Lightweight Sharpie - 35c
Lightweight Sharpies, derived from the 12 Square Metre Sharpie and designed in Australia, possess a lightweight body, aluminium spars and synthetic sails. They are about 6 metres in length, have a beam of 1.47 metres and weigh 86.4 kilograms. These yachts have a crew of 3 and their weight alone keeps these boats upright as the boats possess no ballast.
Designer: Ron Fletcher
Issue Date: 14 October, 1981
Quality: Mint Unhinged
Selling Price: 55c (Set of 4 stamps - $2.40)
In Stock: 2 singles, 1 gutter pair, 1 block of 4

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12 Metre Yacht - 55c
12 Metre Yachts are about 20 metres in length and have a beam of about 3.8 metres. These yachts, with a crew of eleven, are designed primarily for close match-racing around a triangular course of about 30 nautical miles. The most well-known race for 12 Metre Yachts is the famous America's Cup.

Designer: Ron Fletcher
Issue Date: 14 October, 1981
Quality: Mint Unhinged
Selling Price: 85c (Set of 4 stamps - $2.40)
In Stock: 2 singles, 1 gutter pair, 1 block of 4

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Sabot Yacht - 60c
Sabots were designed in America in the 1930's and were introduced to Australia in 1945. Their name is derived from a French word meaning clog or wooden shoe. These yachts are mainly used for training children to sail. Being only 2.44 metres long with a beam of 1.16 metres, they are one of the smallest racing yachts in Australia.
Designer: Ron Fletcher
Issue Date: 14 October, 1981
Quality: Mint Unhinged
Selling Price: 85c (Set of 4 stamps - $2.40)
In Stock: 2 singles, 1 gutter pair, 1 block of 4

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