Zilvergeest III is an S&S 34 which is a regular visitor to Hobart, having competed first in 1973 and sailed five times under its present owner, who himself has raced there 14 times. A well proven vessel with a mature crew will show well in adverse conditions. Whether such a solid sea- boat with good age allowance can compete with modern designs is the question, but two years ago she was 1st in her division and finished a creditable 12th overall.