Spider is a production three quarter tonner by the English firm of Holman and Pye. A few of these designs were built in Western Australia, mainly as comfortable cruiser/racer. She has not made any impression in the Sydney racing scene, but she has been a regular competitor all the same. Like many other yachts that will do this race Spider will be at the start just for the fun of it; and do crew will reach Hobart knowing that they have done one.