Black Mountain's Telopea setting out, with the crew dressed in green and gold
The crew reached the Aspen Island start point quite early but used the oppportunity to practice relentlessly
Telopea crew on Aspen Island
Awaiting the start ... suggestions of a ring-in have been vigorously denied
The start line was filled with all sorts of wildlife including the odd pirate, a towed crocodile, skippy and a few other life forms yet to be formally classified
Start line with a Telopea Aussie Flag in the foreground
Finished, with some crews still coming in. Mary was obviously splashed by other crews
Black Mountain took the coveted 4th position. These other boats, including at least one CSC boat, took the minor placings of First, Second and Third
Black Mountain's Telopea returning to the shed
Back to the shed with the famous Bagnall support team to the right