Parmelia was built for the Portsmouth to Perth Race to celebrate WA's 150th Anniversary in 1979/80. Built for this tough event and to older design methods, last year Parmelia showed her strength by finishing in 29th place. Her design is now well dated and her weight a distinct disadvantage in anything less than a blow. A sound, well sailed yacht; it would, nevertheless, be a real surprise if Parmelia figured in the major results.