Representing the finisher, Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania in the
Rolex Sydney Hobart, Dr Tony Fisher raced Helsal III with success
in the late 1980s and early 1990s out of Sydney where he then lived
and broke his own record for the Gosford to Lord Howe Island Yacht
Race and scoring line and handicap wins in the Sydney Mooloolaba
Race. Tony later sold the yacht, but he and son Rob bought her back
in 2007 in a totally rundown condition. Since, they have
refurbished the yacht and installed a fixed bulb keel (she
originally had a centreboard) and bigger rig. A new rudder was
added in 2009, with further modifications made in 2010, such as
moving the mast aft and converting her to a masthead rig. She
finished 26 on line and 12th overall from 14 boats in the PHS
division.Helsalis at her best in heavy slow going conditions.