James Craig - Sydney to Hobart

Crew from the ´One & All´ were entertained aboard in the fore noon, and
as the weather was favourable for an easterly course, they decided to sail
to Wineglass Bay, forfeiting the cricket game.  That was their excuse,
anyway, but it may be that after seeing our formidable crew, they decided to
back down!  They graciously declared ´James Craig´ the winners, at any rate,
and we look forward to a rematch at the first possibility.
After lunch Bruce Hitchman, 2nd Mate, (and relief Master), gave a talk on
´Tacking a Barque´ to all the crew and passage crew upon the main hatch,
received with eager interest by all who want to learn or refine the art.
Bruce is an authority on the subject, having sailed 3 years in the 4-masted
barque, ´Pamir´ from 1944-47.  ´Pamir´ was one of the last of the ocean´s
cargo ships operating purely under sail, and after his apprenticeship Bruce
spent his entire career in the merchant navy, rising to the rank of Ship
Master.  It is a privelege to have that great maritime tradition passed down
to us first-hand.
Speaking of great traditions, the cat o´ nine tails has been completed, and
the main mast has been chosen as the best place to administer
punishment...but on whom?......
And it is about time that we paid tribute to SailMail without whose support
you would not be reading this log; SailMail allows email to be sent from
ships at sea via HF radio and is a boon to many mariners. Look for more
information on the internet.