SAILING NEWS
News 02
About
Epic voyage under
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General Competition Rules
1 The competitions are open to all
ONE BIG ADVENTURE: Pete Goss and his crew set sail from Newlyn
readers of Sailing News WEST country sailor and adventurer great to be finally under way. There are steer their little wooden boat through the
2 The competitions are not open
Pete Goss and the intrepid crew of Spirit so many people to thank who have Atlantic and Southern Oceans to
to anyone directly involved in the
of Mystery have begun their epic voyage helped us to get this far and all the peo- Australia.
production or administration of
to Australia. ple who have come to see the boat, Although technology will allow us to see
Taking advantage of a change in the extended a hand of friendship or sent us their position accurately, read the log and
Sailing News. The same applies to
wind, they slipped lines on Monday 20 messages of support through the website. look at pictures and video from the boat,
their families
October, waved goodbye to the gathered Despite the gloomy weather we are opti- it will be a different matter for the crew,
3 The judge's decision will be final
crowd and set sail from Newlyn for the mistic and in good spirits. We hope peo- who will navigate only by the stars.
and no correspondence will be long journey south. After the recent ple will follow our progress on the web- Comparing log entries will be fascinating
entered into
strong Westerly winds, grey skies and site –www.petegoss.com – and support for everyone following the project, not
4 Entrance into the competitions
torrential rain, the wind finally swung our chosen charity Cornwall Playing for least the children from the Cornwall
assumes acceptance of these rules
around to the North West, giving the lit- Success.” Playing for Success Charity, of which
5 All prizewinners will be notified
tle wooden lugger enough of a push to Despite the excitement, the crew is Pete is a founding trustee.
start the long journey south and into the under no illusions about the task that lies This project is designed to shine a light
by post
Bay of Biscay. ahead of them. A log entry from 6 March on the achievement of the crew of the
6 No cash alternative to any prize
The 37 ft Mounts Bay lugger, Spirit of 1855 gives a taste of what the original original Mystery and raise awareness and
is available Mystery is following in the wake of crew of Mystery encountered: ‘A terrific funds for Cornwall Playing for Success.
7 Unless otherwise stated competi-
seven intrepid Cornishmen who sought gale of wind – heaviest so far experi- Children from the out of school hours
tion entries, marked with the
out a new life in the Australian gold rush. enced. Our gallant little boat rides the initiative will follow the adventure and
competition name, should be sent
Leaving Newlyn on Saturday 18 mountains of sea remarkably well.’ learn about local and social history, boat
to (competition) Sailing News,
November 1854, the Mystery travelled Eliot Goss said: “We have trained really building, navigation and a host of other
about 11,800 nautical miles in 116 days hard so I am not scared, just excited and subjects as part of the ‘Sense of Place’
1 Fairhaven Avenue,
before arriving in Melbourne on 14 keen to get under way. I think this is a programme.
West Mersea CO5 8EZ
March 1855. Like the crew of the origi- real learning experience and the chance Pete said: “This project is about the past
8 Unless otherwise stated, no
nal Mystery, who were all related by of a lifetime.” and the future. Seven fantastic men from
competition entries can be blood or marriage, it is a family affair, Spirit of Mystery is fitted with a satellite the past can inspire the youth of today
returned
comprising: Pete Goss; his younger tracking device so that its progress can through Cornwall Playing for Success.”
brother Andy; Pete’s youngest son Eliot be monitored via Pete’s website. Using
(who is 14); and Pete’s brother-in-law technology supplied by Google Earth and
© Strood Media 2008
Mark Maidment. Sailblogs, it will be possible to read daily Further details about Spirit of Mystery
Pete Goss said: “After the long months log entries alongside those of the original are on www.petegoss.com.
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of building, training and preparation it is voyage as the team battle the elements to
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