 | |
| Yacht club |  Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron |
|---|---|
| Nation |  Australia |
| Class | 12-metre |
| Sail no | KA–1 |
| Designer(s) | Alan Payne |
| Builder | Lars Halvorsen Sons |
| Launched | 1962 |
| Owner(s) | Sir Frank Packer |
| Racing career | |
| Skippers | Jock Sturrock |
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