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Tony (Tony) Warren
- the Skipper and owner of our illustrious vessel - A vertically
challenged man who's enthusiasm is only top trumped by he vast sailing
experience. He's raced from Melbourne to
Osaka in Japan a 5,500 nautical mile trip with only one other crew member no
less then 3 times, not to mention is Sydney to Hobart and Melbourne to Hobart
races. What he lacks in communication skills he totally pulls back in ability
to fix anything on land of sea at the drop of a hat. Take note Mrs S, he really
could be the last boy scout.
Ian (Mumble) Lindsey - our crew boss - A
Scottish IP Lawyer enjoying the fruits of Melbourne with his lovely wife Karen.
Ian has a rear quality on the boat - the ability to get the skipper to shut up
and wind his neck in. Tony can a bit exited at times. Anyway, Ian organises the
rest of us and handles all things official is the race side of things. Oh and
he can sail too.
Bob Colman - Helm and Trim - Bob has loads of
experience with his own boat Raucous in Darwin. Bob and Tony often disagree but
we always get the best out of both of them because if this. Bob does has a few
interesting views on life and the universe so is I even need entertaining I
just need to start up a conversation with Bob. Oh ply him with red wine - it
has the same affect.
Jimmy Wright - Helm and Trim - Jimmy is famous
amongst us for his Chinese Gybe on the Melbourne to Hobart race last Christmas.
Well, he also like a beer or too and is now often found in Mothercare. But
that's another story. Jimmy also has a great honour of being the other Pom in
the crew.
Paul Griggs - Main sheet Trim - Paul is one of
the elder statesmen on the crew. He regularly can be seen with a video camera
on his head (Paul is a professional Photographer - so he tells us), but we
think he's really a drug baron. He owns a pub, amongst other things. All our
provisions are organised by Paul - Surprise surprise!!
Bruce Hawken - Office and Navigation - Now for
all you luddites the Office is the centre of the boat where all the hoisting is
done from. So Bruce mainly manages all the halyards as well as provides us with
our core navigation throughout the race. Bruce is also our communications king.
He just loves getting on the radio and submitting our sched's (that is
pre-arranged scheduled check in's with the race organisers. Bruce also likes a drop of Sav Plonk - it can
only take a sniff and he's turned from a grumpy old man to a lecherous goat. We
love him really.
Johnathon (Jono) Goldsworthy - Trim and general all
rounder - Jono is the newest member of our little band and is a Kiwi
(but we don't hold this against him). A
seasoned boat delivery sailor and kite surfer Jono brings grunt and glamour to
the boat - oh and some experience..
Ian (Doc) Law - Mast and Trim - Doc is our
second Scotsman and is the reason we have renamed the boat Kiss Goodbye to MS
and are supporting MS Research Australia. He has a diagnosis has a diagnosis of
MS. He is fortunate to be at the easier end of the MS scale and is grateful
that he is physically capable of engaging in such an endurance event. Doc has
been here in Oz for 20 years and is still only my age. We do take the odd drink
together (occasionally!!) .
Simon (it's your fault) Wastney - Foredecky -
Simon is our second kiwi. He tests software for a living and obviously like to
sprawl around on the foredeck amongst the water for fun. The nickname comes
from our skippers incessant desire to shout and blame Simon for anything and
everything that goes wrong. Simon has and needs an extremely think skin. It
takes all sorts.
Only 9 sleeps before the big race now.....
Only 9 sleeps before the big race now.....
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