The Australia Day Regatta

Author: Cheater, Christine,Debenham, Jennifer
Publisher: University of New South Wales Press
Category: Australasian & Pacific History, Boating
Book Format: Paperback

The Australia Day Regatta has been held on Sydney Harbour every year since 1837. Believed to be the oldest continuously held annual regatta in the world, it has grown and flourished and today involves close to 700 vessels from ocean-going yachts to small sailing dinghies and thousands of participants.

Illustrated with vibrant images of regattas past and present, this book offers a slice of Sydney's history through its enduring yachting traditions. It traces not only the fascinating history of this unique event, but the story of sailing in Sydney since the early years of the colony, and the regatta's dedicated supporters and patrons.

Read the article 'The Australia Day Regatta' by Christine Cheater and Jennifer Debenham, as they explore the history and traditions of the events held on on Sydney Harbour since 1837.

About Christine Cheater
Christine Cheater teaches Australian and colonial history and is an associate researcher at the University of Tasmania.
Jennifer Debenham teaches Australian history at the University of Newcastle.

SKU BK-9781742234021
Barcode # 9781742234021
Brand University of New South Wales Press
Artist / Author Cheater, Christine, Debenham, Jennifer
Shipping Weight 0.7400kg
Shipping Width 0.170m
Shipping Height 0.020m
Shipping Length 0.240m
Assembled Length 24.400m
Assembled Height 2.300m
Assembled Width 17.000m
Type Paperback

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