Built for the Portsmouth to Fremantle race, Parmelia has done many sea miles. Her position in that race was a commendable 5th overall. In Hobarts to date she has had as her best result a 19th in the 1984 race. She is an extremely solid boat and will make it to Hobart if the conditions get rough. Her crew are Hobart based which should give her an advantage when tackling the Derwent. She should do well in her division.