Ninety Seven's best result in the Sydney Hobart was taking line honours and 2nd overall in the gale swept race of 1993. In her first five Hobart races, she consistently finished in the top 10 across the line, but this impressive record was broken with the 1998 race, when she was forced to retire with sail damage, and the 1999 race, when she finished 25th over the line. This year owner/skipper Graham Gibson will be looking to reverse the trend. Ninety Seven sails well in all conditions and the crew have plenty of oceangoing experience.