Simply Red, a Farr 40 raced out of Brisbane under the name Queensland Maid until it moved to Victoria. The boat is now owned and campaigned by Chris Bradbury who has competed in numerous ORCV offshore events in Bass Strait as well as the Melbourne Hobart race. This yacht has sailed in six Sydney Hobarts, with her best result 3rd place overall in 1991. As Simply Red is stronger to windward, the crew will be hoping for predominantly moderate southerly conditions.