1973 General Information

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Last Updated: Friday, 07 December 2012 15:50
The inaugural Darwin Dili Yacht Race left Darwin at 1100 hours on 18 August 1973 for the 425 nm voyage to Timor across the Timor Sea.  Six competitors took 4-5 days to reach Dili, but they arrived well in time for the Presentation Night on 25 August, where the Governor of Portuguese Timor, Colonel Alrea Aldeia, presented magnificent trophies to all competitors.

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1973 Yachts

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Last Updated: Saturday, 01 December 2012 11:13
There were six entrants in the original race:
  • Amatuana
  • Bindi Borega
  • Nicolette
  • Rebel King
  • Scamp
  • Trident

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Dr Bob Lee's Scrapbook

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Last Updated: Saturday, 01 December 2012 11:12

Fascinating articles, photos and other mementos of the race. Bob Lee skippered the yacht Nicolette.
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