Lou Abrahams has raced to Hobart 42 times, skippering his own boat in all but his first two Hobarts.  Now aged 78, he has won the race twice, in 1983 and 1989, with previous yachts of the same, or similar name.  This is his second Sydney 38 One Design yacht and he was National Champion in the class in 2004.  Lou and his crew between them have sailed in 128 Sydney Hobart races with Colin Anderson rejoining the boat for his 29th race.