Tony wrote:

I am still unsure about most of the history of my boat. The boat was purchased in 2003 from a Mr Wood in Ballarat. I have since found out it was sold to Mr Wood by Brian Canning. He purchased the boat in Wodonga, but unfortunately he doesn’t remember who from. He believes that the boat may have been called “Black Box” at one stage. It was also sailed in the SASC National Gaffers Day “Sydney Amateur Sailing Club” in 1981.

Extensive work has been done to the boat since purchase, due to incorrect storage. The laminate deck had to be replaced and the hull had to be rubbed back to repair the cracks in the boards. I have also had to replace most of the fasteners, due to age.

Builder – Alf Moyle – Member of Black Rock Sailing Club

Date – 1950

Sail No. V61

Possible Name “whisper” – Not confirmed

I am a member of Hastings Yacht Club in Victoria and the boat is regularly sailed in the OTB series. Not doing that great as I was having trouble getting a regular crew. Now have the crew, just have to train them. This season should be better. The boat is still blistering quick and has been clocked at a steady 15knots on the GPS in a reach without the kite.

If anyone has any information/pics about the boat, please contact me at any time.

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