'Ready about!' and the sleek boom swings round,
the crew dance their appointed tasks,
and she leans into the wind, and skates across the waves.
Her headsail strains tall and proud and full,
her crew's strong legs flex and straighten,
and fresh spray blesses each windburnt face.
On shore boyish eyes gaze with awe
at this brave mistress of the waves,
and a vow is made to one day share her joy.
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