Across Bass Strait : a souvenir of ocean yacht race from Queenscliff, Vic. to Low Head, Tas., December 27th 1907. (Melbourne : Atlas Press, [1908?])

Competitive sailing began in the Australian colonies of Tasmania and New South Wales in 1827 at the Hobart and Sydney regattas. These included both rowing and yachting races. From 1877 there were many inter-colonial and inter-state yachting competitions held, particularly in Sydney Harbour. New Zealand boats sailed across the Tasman to take part.

The main Australian ocean-going race is the Sydney to Hobart yacht race which starts in Sydney Harbour on Boxing Day. The first of these was held in December 1945.

The stretch of water across Bass Strait, the route described in the book on display, is considered one of the most testing in the world.

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