| Launched | 2/2/1978 (date of contract) Launched 1979 |
| Owner | Derek Desaunois |
| Purchased | 2010 |
| Contact | derek.desaunois@bigpond.com |
| Configuration | |
| Colour | White |
| Berthed | Manly, Qld |
| Sail Number | |
| Australian Registration | 857170 |
| State Registration | |
| Call Sign | VKV6751 |
| Builder | Swarbricks |
| Hull Number | 50 |
| Fit Out | |
| Previous Owners | Bernard Johnson (original owner). Originally at SPYC. Later Mike & Christine Shannon, sold to Derek Desaunois in 2010 |
| Previous Names | CL. Listed in later records as “C.L”, but original membership application form has the spelling “Ciel” |
The Yacht’s Story
From Derek Desaunois, Aug 2010:
Just for useless trivia: the name change from CL to Ciella came from the first 3 letters of one of my daughter’s first name and the last 3 letters of my other daughter’s first name. I guess it was meant to be as being so close to the original name. Just had time for my first multiple-day singlehanded ocean trip in a long time and enjoyed it thoroughly.
What a boat! And indeed get lots of comments in the marina (although I’m not known as a great conversationalist when I’m working). Got to get somebody mad enough to go out there in a tinny and make some photo’s under sail.
Photos
Berthed at Cairns (click on photos to enlarge). Photograph: Derek Desaunois, 2010.
After restoration work 2013 (D Desaunois) – note the hard dodger and beautiful interior:
Hi Paul,
Yes she is for sale. You can see details at http://www.boatsonline.com.au and search for Sparkman.
Cheers,
Ron