A well-known S&S aluminium 47 footer launched in '74, Patrice has a creditable history just missing '75 Admiral's Cup selection – 7th in the Hobart – a Montague witind and a CYCA Bluewater Championship. Last year the program said she was getting 'long in the tooth'. We did not mention that she is a fine, strong sea boat and if the conditions are tough, she will survive in the race and do well. In last years debacle she gained 17th out of the 46 finishers and won Division A.