71st start in Sydney Bay
Majestic, proud, fired up to win,
With graceful sails and tidy trim…
Those in the know observe the scene
Two yachts are household names, they’ve been
Mentioned often in the Press
Proud to show off their prowess:
“Comanche” (U.S.) and “Wild Oats”,
The proudest of Australia’s boats,
Are caught up in a sudden squall;
With mainsail ripped, pride takes a fall
“Wild Oats” retires, limps back to port
While Comanche’s rudder is re-wrought.
The Bass Strait sees the wind die down
The world waits; who will wear the crown?
(c) Poet in the woods 2015
Note for the curious: "Comanche" crowned line honours champion in 2015!
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