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Watch this 2010 interview with crewmember Richard 'Sighty' Hammond, conducted after his 40th Hobart

This Robert Clark designed yacht in her lifespan of 15 years, has been one of the most spectacular performers Australia has ever produced. She has started in four Hobart races and has a third and fourth placing to her credit. She won the last Montague Island Race, this particular event being a feat of seamanship and stamina as it was sailed in mountainous seas and almost hurricane force winds. The owner tells us that her crew has been sailing together for approximately eight years and this would indicate that she is a happy ship as well as being a consistent performer. Last year her crew sailed the English entry Uomie to Hobart in which they took fifth place. Her formidable record makes her one of the favourites.