The Western Australian Museum acknowledges and respects the Traditional Owners of their ancestral lands, waters and skies.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this digital guide may include images, sounds, and names of now deceased persons.

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Wooden sail boat

Evelyn IV

The Skiff that Jack Built

Jack Cassidy and his crew won the 1955 16 foot skiff Australian Championship in their boat Evelyn NV.

Jack sold the boat after the successful series. "Back then I got rid of them while they were still hot." He bought a refrigerator with the money.

Jack built another 9 skiffs over the next decade and won a further 5 national titles.

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Deep Dives

Against the Museum's wall mounted on a long wooden platform on the floor is a small wooden yacht with one sail.

A Growing Sport - Evelyn IV and Yacht Racing

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The Western Australian Museum acknowledges and respects the Traditional Owners of their ancestral lands, waters and skies.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this digital guide may include images, sounds, and names of now deceased persons.