This former Sydney yacht is one of the best-known veteran racing yachts in New Zealand. She has competed in numerous Sydney Hobart races, the Kenwood Cup, and taken the overall IMS win at Hamilton Island Race Week. Recently acquired by Wellington's Stewart Thwaites, Starlight Express has been fitted with a new keel and a new carbon mast. She is still capable of putting on a very good performance and finished 4th in the big boat division at this year's Hamilton Island regatta. The New Zealand based crew will put on a good campaign for a divisional placing.