"Cavalier Seul" is the second entry in the Sydney-Hobart race from France, the first being the famous "Pen Duick".  She is a Sparkman and Stephens designed One Ton Cup yacht of the Tina Class and is ably crewed by French yachtsmen, three of whom have previously been in Australia with "Pen Duick".  Skipper Andre Viant was twice R.O.R.C Champion.