Draft:Graham Phillip Frank Newland
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Graham Phillip Frank Newland | |
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| Born | September 17, 1923. |
| Died | November 22, 2008 (aged 85) |
| Other names | Nude Nut |
| Citizenship | Australian |
| Education | Chatswood Public School Sydney Technical High School |
| Occupation | Engineer |
Graham Phillip Frank Newland (17 September 1923 – 22 November 2008) was an Australian sailor[1][2] and a member of both the Middle Harbour Yacht Club, Cruising Yacht Club of Australia and the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron. In 1977, he competed as navigator, tactician and sometimes helm on Gretel II in the America’s Cup trials.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Newland was born on 17 September 1923[3] in Chatswood, Australia. His educational journey began at Chatswood Public School, providing him with foundational academic skills. Later, he attended Sydney Technical High School in the suburb of Paddington in 1936, where he studied Mechanical Engineering. It was here that he learned practical things like woodworking and his engineering brain was given room to develop skills that would serve him well in the future.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]He started his sailing career as a crew mate under Gordon Ingate, in 1948. In 1949, he purchased the 28-foot sloop Firefly but soon realized it was inadequate for ocean racing. Newland then chose to build a Lion Class yacht designed by Arthur Robb. He commissioned Ron Swanson to construct the boat, named Siandra, which was launched in 1956. Siandra achieved significant success, placing second in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race that year, winning the race outright in 1958 and again in 1960, and also securing several other notable victories. Known for his tactical acumen and navigation skills, Newland valued his experiences crewing with other skippers, including Jack Halliday.[3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ Keese, Parton (1972-03-12). "Congressianal Draws Top Skippers". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ Keese, Parton (1973-03-11). "2 Skippers to Keep an Eye On". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ a b c "Graham Newland". boatgen.com.au. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ "The Extraordinary Life Of 'Yacht Doctor,' Graham Newland". Mosman Living. 16 July 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-27.