Patrice Six gets a SLAM Gee up
by Jody Ellem on 26 Apr 2008
Jack Young-in the SLAM stripe jumper keeping Kirby focussed - Sail Port Stephens Alex Cook
The Patrice Six Crew is a competitive bunch, and today they pushed themselves that little bit harder again to impress their clothing sponsor SLAM.
Anthony ' Jack' Young, well known in yachting circles for his sailing experience, both on the 18 foot skiff circuit and on keel boats, is the also the Australian importer for SLAM.
Patrice Six owner and skipper Tony Kirby enlisted Jack’s help today – with concern over the cost of providing a case of champagne to settle the bubbly bet with Limit, agreed on between the two owners earlier this month.
The bet involves whoever loses to the other as overall winner on handicap in the NSW IRC Championship stumping up for 12 bottles of bubbles to the winner.
Jack’s inclusion on the water was (in his own words !) very worthy, with two solid performances, allowing Patrice Six to gain valuable points on its closest opposition, the Philosopher’s Club skippered by the ever consistent Peter Sorenson, who today was less than happy with his boat’s performance....
Kirby was glowing in his praise of Jack’s contribution and said he added something valuable to the team (other than just a stack of SLAM T-shirts...).
'Some days I really enjoy the fact that Jack keeps me really focussed on the boat, particularly at the helm - and I’m pleased to say that there was no need for me to share the steering with him today !' he said.
'Other days, he can be a right pain, but he’s always good for a laugh and keeping the team morale high, whilst managing to give some poor rookie grief – all in good spirits of course' said Kirby.
Tomorrow is the business end of the champagne bet, and whether the sparkling is Yellowglen or Moet is yet to be determined, but the sweet taste of victory will be same, whatever brand is poured.
Given the Limit crew sailed the Brisbane to Gladstone race, in which Yellowglen had a sponsorship interest, they are keen to support those who support the sport....and in pure economic terms, Yellowglen would be considerably kinder on the back pocket.
Ah – the caring, sharing nature in yachting – it’s a beautiful thing.
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