22 July 1996
Off and racing skipper Jim Noonan happy to be underway and loving every minute. Crew comprised the 'Skipper' Jim Noonan, navigator Mal Sciacca, cook Shane Stone, deckhands Rob Stewart (also photographer), George Watkins and Tim Prichard. The yacht owned by Jim was a monohull Mottle 33 designed by Australian Joe Adams - named the 'Frances Claire'.