The first Pogo class 40 in Australia was designed as a stepping-stone between a Mini 6.5 and the Open 60s. The class 40 is a fast seaworthy boat that is suitable for short handed sailing. Likened to a 40 foot version of a VO60, it carries 750 litres of water ballast each side which provides the required stability to carry the enormous sail area. Not built to perform under IRC handicap, the boat should be a strong contender in the PHS Division and amongst the fast 40 footers for line honours in this size range. Krakatoa II finished 3rd in PHS Overall and Division 1 in last year's Rolex Sydney Hobart and fifth in PHS Division in the Audi Sydney Gold Coast.