The News, Culture and Practice of Sailing woodenboats
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“Come sail your ships around me, And burn your bridges down”
While not a boating story, it’s boating related in so many ways; Surrounded by Australia’s most recognisable sailing ground, emblematic of the canvas of wind powered craft and designed by people with maritime history running through their veins.
Aage & Jorn Utzon
Jorn Utzon, the Danish architect of the Sydney Opera House grew up in a world of boats. Sailing, living and working near the water was a three generational activity for the Utzon family.