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 6 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.