We welcomed our new Patron of the Tasmanian Sail Training Association, His Excellency The Honorable Peter Underwood AO, Governor of Tasmania, and Mrs. Underwood, on an evening harbor sail on Friday December 5th .
The Day started with a chill in the air and 10 mm of rain. By 4 in the afternoon the sun was emerging, the chill was gone, and a 17 strong crew were assembled to introduce the Governor, His wife, and aide-de-camp, to the Lady Nelson.

During the one hour sail on the Derwent, Master Allan, Bosun Brian and the seasoned crew, which included most of the board members, excelled in setting, bracing, handing and furling the sails smoothly and crisply. The Lady returned to the wharf where a large group of members of the association were waiting to come aboard to celebrate the approaching holiday season. All enjoyed a drink and delicious finger food while the Governor learned about some of the history of both the original and the current Lady Nelson and how the Sail Training Association of Tasmania operates. His Excellency, who served in the navy, and Mrs Underwood appeared to enjoy their sail and be generally impressed by the organisation.

Mickey Benefiel