Hyperdrive has had a very successful first year for a cruiser/racer despite her fully battened mainsail attracting a draconian penalty under IOR and IMS. Using Aeronaut sails, she finished fourth in the Maxi division of the 1988 Hobart race, first in the Arbitrary division of the 1989 Jupiter's Gold Coast race (line and handicap) and third in the Arbitrary division of the recent Gosford to Lord Howe Island race. Also successful in shorthanded racing.