For Christmas I would like a big, 

 
bright red boat. 

And that's what Rob Date got. Started just before Christmas 2008, this new CC52 is resplendent with lots of toys and come this Thursday night, she'll be on her way North to play in the sun (with a heap of Diesel onboard to ensure she can get there by Saturday night). Completing the build in that sort of time frame is a credit to the Composites Constructions team in Braeside.

Barely a few weeks old, she's already hit mid 20's reaching away on Port Phillip between Green Point and Fawkner Beacon. This busy girl has already been out partying with that other speed demon, 'Living Doll' and had the NZ Rigging team out with her too, further tuning her up.

She missed Round 1 of the MWS, despite being a late entry, as she just wasn't ready. So we look forward to seeing her go well in the Sydney-Southport and then Airlie Beach.

'Having fun' I asked her owner - "Yeah. She's a delight. Thanks Santa. It's the best present I've had since my new front teeth!" Excellent and good luck in the warmer climes.

By John Curnow