Condor is currently one of the fastest maxi yachts in the world, having proved herself against the newly re-rigged Kialoa at Cowes this year. She set a record in the 1979 Fastnet Race and will be the boat to beat for line honours in this race. She has shown she can beat Siska and the outcome of her clash with the newly launched Bumblebee 4 will be watched with great interest.