Taurus II was launched in October 1981. She is a Peterson 43, sistership to Ragamuffin and Apollo V, which are members of the Australian Admiral’s Cup team and Southern Cross team. Taurus II will be using these two yachts as yardsticks, and in competing against them she should gain a high placing.  Geoff Lee has put together a good crew, headed by experienced yachtsman and sailmaker Hugh Trehane.