The highly competitive Mini Maxi group of boats powered out of the Heads led by Sam Hayne’s chartered Celestial V70 (Willow) followed closely by Anthony Johnston’s URM Group, Philip Turner’s Alive, David Griffith’s Whisper and David Goetze’s No Limit. Alive (engine Issues) & URM Group (dismasted) both retired from the race on the first evening. Celestial V70 went on to take 2nd place in Line Honours and 1st place on IRC overall. Whisper & No Limit arrived safely in Hobart taking 4th & 5th place in IRC Div 0.
