An S & S design launched way back in 1971, Meltemi came second in her class in that year's Hobart race. She was first in the 1972 Aegean Rally, but from then on her performances diminished. She is no longer competitive against modern designs but will hold her own in a good breeze to windward. She is sailing under the Canberra Yacht Club burgee and will be crewed by very keen members from the club.