Yacht For Top Cup (1962)

Title reads: “Yacht for Top Cup“. Kirribilli, Sydney, Australia. L/S as yacht “Gretel“ slowly comes down slipway into water. M/S group of men in overalls cheering. L/S of yacht without the mast. C/U cameraman. L/S of the yacht alongside a jetty, waiting to be fitted with mast. M/S 90-foot mast being hauled up by crane. The mast is lowered into position on the yacht. Angle shot showing the 90-foot mast. C/U man on board fixing ropes. Side view of audience waiting to see the christening ceremony. L/S of the yacht “Gretel“ with crew lined up on deck. C/U Dame Pattie Menzies, wife of the Australian Prime Minister, breaking champagne bottle over bow of the “Gretel“. Crew on deck give a small cheer. M/S people applauding. L/S yacht “Gretel“ with full sail leaving the harbour for trials. M/S people watching from rowing boat. Various shots of the “Gretel“ sailing in the harbour full sail. C/U of the bow ploughing through water, back view showing the crew at work on the deck. Pan up to the sails