After an inspiring introduction to ocean racing by winning the Tom Thumb Island Race at her first start last season, Maris somewhat disappointed in the Hobart race. Since then she has had a number of places including a meritorious second in this season's Montague Island Race, though she has not won another event. In races today she has not had much advantage from her yawl rig and is rarely used her mizzen staysail to advantage. Given reasonable condition she could be counted on to sail within her low rating and along with the other Tasman Seabirds is certainly one of the chances.