Designed by Australian John King especially for the 7,600 nautical mile Bicentennial Around Australia Race, Otella sailed through the toughest race ever held without any major problems and won the fully-crewed division. Now owner Colin Montgomery and his crew are prepared to front up for the Hobart race. Last year Otella took line honours in the Gosford to Lord Howe Island race and finished first in the Arbitrary division of the Sydney to Mooloolaba race.