This turbocharged carbon maxi blasted on the sailing scene at this year's Hamilton Island Race week. Her 'rock star' crew for Hobart includes 27 year old Team New Zealand helmsman Dean Barker and an impressive lineup of international Whitbread and Fastnet sailors. Expect a titanic struggle between this state-of-the-art maxi, the modified Wild Thing, and the Swedish entry Nicorette for line honours. Shockwave is also one of the favourites to win on IRC handicap.