Sitting in the CYC waiting for 1000hrs to roll around – that is when we hit the water to make our way through the hundreds of spectator boats to the start line. As we pass by the committee boat we have to raise our storm sails for our last piece of compliance. They are bright orange for the novices out there 
We then jockey for the best position on the start line for a 1300hrs bang!
Merit has 28 vessels faster than it but we are third fastest in our category. So, a finish in the top 30 will be good for the Telco team. Merits fastest crossing is 52 hours and we have one of the crew from that trip three years ago, Wellsy. Our crew is experienced, Watto has done 11 Hobart’s, Wellsy three and Eric one. They have all known each other for years and have been enjoying catching up with each other over the last few weeks – that’s rum and beer.
Weather for this trip is a northerly for two days so we hope to make as much time over the water during this period before the southerly hits us. Lets hope it doesn’t come early – cross your fingers.
The big boats, Maxi’s are all hoping for PB and Wild Oats XI is picking to beat its record from last year – that’s four in a row.
Well, out for now, some sailing to be done – I am sure there will be a team meeting at some stage now that the skipper has finally turned up.
Our team and boat is the rat bag looking crew of the marina - Scruffs from out back.
Here’s to the 64th Sydney to Hobart – cin cin
The marina is starting to fill up with media and spectators. The crews are all eating their last cooked breakfast for a few days and having their last hot shower.
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