Across Bass Strait (1974)

Documentary

Length: 10 minutes

Synopsis

A record of the 1974 Bass Strait Yacht Race, featuring the action on board a yacht from start to finish, 30 hours later. The documentary covers the excitement of the mariners and the spectators.

Curator’s notes

The film documents the 1974 yacht race in a straightforward way. It relies on narration and music, but has some nice camerawork on board the yachts.

Damien Parer, curator

Production company Tasmanian State Film Unit
Producer Don Anderson
Director Rodney Musch
australian screen