Launched in 2004 and designed by New Zealander, Brett Bakewell-White, Jazz Player, one of 14 Victorian entries, has enjoyed considerable inshore and offshore success over the past few seasons. Andrew Lawrence has taken Jazz Player to a remarkable line honours and overall IRC handicap win in the 2009 Melbourne to Hobart West Coast Race, second in IRC in the 2010 Melbourne to King Island Race and an overall first in PHS and third in AMS in the 2010 ORCV Melbourne Winter Series. In last year's Rolex Sydney Hobart, the 39 footer placed third in IRC Division 2. In recent years, Lawrence has campaigned the boat vigorously and her consistent crew are looking forward to this year's challenge.