A great poem by Tristan Gourlay on Blue Moon II, as the wrap the race and head into the final stages of the race. Enjoy this insight from Tristan who should arrive into Osaka tomorrow.
Finish is imminent by Tristan Gourlay
As I sit here in all this grey and gloom,
I’m thinking about my finish in Osaka real soon.
I’m loving it heaps don’t get me wrong,
it’s still like the tune of my favourite song.
But darker it gets every night,
Oh I look forward to those bustling city lights.
Some of us have had their trials and tribulations,
showing just how strong are the family relations.
A couple had problems that couldn’t fix no matter how hard they try,
their back in Australia in sorrow having a little cry.
We’re lucky with really good pace and are not last,
but there’s a big boat behind coming up real fast.
The racing amongst the fleet has been vigorous and bliss,
something I’m glad I didn’t get to miss.
The last thousand miles have ticked away so fast,
meaning what’s left of this race is not going to last.
What a great sight Japan will be,
when in the distance the island we can see.
And soon one of the best bits are about to come,
the friends the party and all the fun.
I’m really looking forward to the Japanese laughter,
and starting to write the very next chapter.
Tristan
18/4/2025