| Cavalier | |
|---|---|
 Cavalier - photo from CYCA website by COLFELT | |
| Country | Australia |
| Boat Type | Carmen Class |
| Sail Number | 106 |
| Club | Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Middle Harbour Yacht Club |
| LOA | 9.4m, 30.83f |
| Beam | 2.7m, 8.85f |
| Draught | 1.7m, 5.57f |
| Year Build | 1964 (age 60) |
| Owner (s) | J Roche Lal McDonnell |
| Designer (s) | Wally Ward |
| Builder(s) | Ron Swanson |
Cavalier
Note: The Carmens have spread all around Australia since Jim Mason's success in winning the Hobart race with Cadence, also from Middle Harbour Yacht Club. The first 2 Carmens, Cadence and Cavelier were built side-by side by Ron Swanson at Dee Why. Camile was also built by Ron Swanson who sailed he most successfully, taking her to the Admiral's Cup and later competing in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
Pictures and articles
Cavalier and Cadence
Cavelier - Seacraft Magasine 1965 by Max Barnett
Cavelier - Seacraft Magasine 1965 by Max Barnett
Cavelier
Cavelier under spinnaker
Cavalier, constructed by Swanson Brothers in Dee Why, launched at Bayview in Pittwater
Pictures from SWS article Wally Ward designs and the CA's - Southern Woodenboat Sailing
CAVALIER is the sistership to CADENCE, built be Ron Swanson in 1963 for Lal McDonnell. She was one of the most successful ocean racing boats of her time.
Cavelier being Launched
Cavelier being Launched
Cavelier being Launched
The first 2 Carmens, Cadence and Cavelier were built side-by side by Ron Swanson at Dee Why.