Here is a welcome starter, for it introduces our hard-working Vice Commodore Bill Psaltis to ocean racing in his own vessel. The Lass is not new to the race of course, having competed six times previously. Although her best effort in this race was 3rd in 1951. She has a rather formidable record in other races, including a win in the Montague Island Race. Since coming into the hands of Bill Psaltis, she has raced most consistently in harbour events as a tune up for Hobart and she is certain to be handled well and be given every opportunity of producing her very best effort.