A familiar S&S 47 footer at the CYCA, Patrice III has changed colours in more than one way. Built by Trevor Gowland in 1974 as a potential Admiral's |cupper, she also represented New South Wales (1975) for the Southern Cross Cup. This year she has being sailed by students of the Pacific Sailing School under skipper Terry Wise. In the past she has done well in fresh headwinds but suffers in light airs. She could well surprise her critics by not being first to return to Eden.