Ill Wind, Part One

I must go down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the sky...

... and all I ask is a tall ship and a start to steer her by...

... and the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white sails shaking–

Summary
With the running of the solar sailing competition known as the Federation Cup, the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) is assigned to the security and support detail.

Background Information

 * This is part 1 of a 4 issue mini-series.
 * The story appears to take place before the events of.

Creators

 * Based on Star Trek: The Next Generation created by Gene Roddenberry
 * Writer: Diane Duane
 * Artists:
 * Deryl Skelton (pencil art)
 * Tim Tuohy (inking)
 * Pam Rambo (color art)
 * Chris Eliopoulos (letter art)
 * Hugh Fleming (cover art)
 * Editor: Margaret Clark

Characters

 * Jean-Luc Picard : USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) captain.
 * William T. Riker :Enterprise-D exec.
 * Beverly Crusher : Enterprise-D surgeon.
 * Data : Android Enterprise-D operations officer.
 * Geordi La Forge : VISOR-sighted Enterprise-D chief engineer.
 * Worf : Klingon Enterprise-D security chief.
 * Deanna Troi : Half-Betazoid Enterprise-D counselor.