The Race

to win

A minute till the gun
anticipating the breeze
It will be a starboard start
one that's sure to please

 

The family came to watch
 they want to see a win
Everyone came to see
what condition we are in

 

The starting gun is safe
only blanks will be used
The race will be exciting
everyone is enthused

 

Keep the jib flat
when tacking on the chase
With our spinnaker flying high
we could even take first place

 

The first leg is a beat
 starboard tacks are the best
Always staying upwind
blanketing the rest

 

If the wind dies down
the crew will have to sit still
In a calm we will barely move
and racing lacks the thrill

 

Listen to the skipper
and please do not groan
If we can stay upwind
the other boats will moan

 

If we win this race
there will be drinks for the crew
The trophy will have our names
the boat gets a pennant too

 

© 2012 Sam Freeland
3.03.2012
:-)