James Craig - Sydney to Melbourne

A very hot Australia day, and a good 35 knot Northerly to blow us
to Geelong. We have 120 teenagers aboard, most have never been aboard
a sailing vessel of any kind, so this is an incredible experience for
them... in fact, it´s an incredible experience for all of us, even
the old salts! With a stiff breeze in the tops´ls and the fore mast
lifting her skirt, every sailor is glad to be alive. We are
surrounded by the Skandia yachts of all sizes, racing with us to Corio Bay.
Our tugs have failed to make a show, so Captain Edwards decides to
bring her in without one. Mr. Hitchman has prayed for the wind to
ease...and sure enough, it has, just in time. There is no doubt about
how blessed we are. Upon arrival we are welcomed by the mayor of
Geelong, and the crew head off to explore the delights of the city.
--- James Parbery.