The largest yacht in the fleet, Anaconda II has probably sailed more miles, too. She did the Sydney to Dover leg of the Financial Times Clipper Race in '76 and the '79 Parmelia Race, UK to Fremantle.  This will be her 6th Hobart, and she will be amongst the early finishers, especially in heavy weather. Her colourful owner Josko Grubic will push the big Alan Buchanan design hard but may find the competition a little hot. 3rd across the line last year has been her best effort.