Toru
Built in 1963 in Sausalito California. Cruised extensively on West Coast of America. Sailed to Australia in September 1964, via Honolulu, Samoa, Fiji, New Caledonia. Best day's run at sea 220 miles.
Toru was considered the first international entry into the Brisbane to Gladstone Race (1965).
| Owner/Skipper: | Peter Campbell and Dr. T. W. Stone |
| Design: | Piver |
| Weight: | 5 Tons |
| Length: | 40 ft |
| Beam: | 22 ft. |
| Working Sail Area: | 620 sq. ft. |
| Height: | 45 ft. |
| Launched: | 1963 |
| Sail Number: | M14 |
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For 1965 B2G:
Sailing master Gordon James.
Forward Hands Allan Morlon, Jeff Montague,
Sheet Hands Dale James and Bert Gunzel.
Radio Operator Jobn Harsburg.
