Dr Tony Fisher raced Helsal III with success in the late 1980s and early 1990s, including breaking his own record for the Gosford to Lord Howe Island Yacht Race and scoring line and handicap wins in the Sydney Mooloolaba Race. Tony and his son Rob bought back the boat in 2007 in a totally rundown condition. They have completed a major refurbishment under the direction of Tasmanian designer Fred Barrett, including installing a fixed bulb keel (she originally had a centerboard) and bigger rig. A new rudder was fitted last year and further modifications this year, including moving the mast aft and converting her to a mast head rig, should improve her line position of 28 from last year.