This boat was designed to be raced in the Sydney to Hobart under the ILC70 speed limit using a hull that could go under an existing America's Cup rig – in particular One Australia's spare mast. Prior to last year's storm, Wild Thing suffered mast damage and was forced to retire from the Sydney to Hobart race. Since then, Grant has rebuilt and shortened the mast, optimised the boat and purchased new sails to make sure Wild Thing puts in a serious challenge for line honours.