With this race the 'Muffin' makes her departure from the Sydney fleet, recently purchased by Ian Ross of South Australia. She will be sail by most of her regular Sydney crew, headed by David Lawson. This beautiful Frers designed yacht began life as a Ragamuffin and has travelled many miles to compete in overseas events. She finished 2nd in the '77 Hobart and for sentimentality sake it would be nice to see her improve on that effort.