This highly experienced crew will be looking for another top result after taking out 3rd in division in last year's Telstra Sydney to Hobart race.  Tony Lyall has competed in numerous ocean races, with a best result of line honours in all races of the 1994 Rudder Cup. He has also completed two Melbourne Burnie races and numerous Melbourne Devonport. Crewmembers Ian Ross and Peter Fletcher both have extensive Hobart experience.