Dr Tony Fisher raced Helsal III with success in the late 1980s and early 1990s, including breaking his own record for the Gosford to Lord Howe Island and scoring line and handicap wins in the Sydney Mooloolaba Race.  Tony and his son Rob bought back the boat in 2007 in a totally rundown condition.  They have completed a major refurbishment under the direction of Tasmanian designer Fred Barrett, including a fixed bulb keel (she originally had a centerboard) and bigger rig.  Father and son will co-skipper the boat in this year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart.

Name Helsal III Race name Helsal III Launch year 1984 Sail number 262 Owner Tony Fisher/Rob Fisher Skipper Tony Fisher (10) Crew R Fisher (16), G Roper (10), J Dwyer (6), J Davis (3), G Skennar (3), M Vosper (1), P McTaggart (1), K Lawrence (2), C. Smith, C. Squires, B. Perry, D. Nicholas, O. Nicholas, Club RYCT State TAS Type Adams 20 Designer Adams/Barrett Builder McConaghy Construction GRP LOA 20 Beam 4.5 Draft 3.5

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