One of the few New Zealanders in this race, this year Acrux featured in the 1978 single-handed Trans-Tasman Race with her owner/skipper, who will probably find the Sydney Hobart a piece of cake after that grueling effort. Acrux is a GRP production boat built by Cavalier Yachts in New Zealand. She rates fairly well but will be looking for a heavy going if she is to pace it with the lightweights.