Vanishing Point, a Beneteau 57, is set up for cruising, but has competed in the past two Land Rover Sydney Gold Coast Races, finishing PHS ninth overall both years. This will be a first Sydney Hobart for Bill Wheeler’s boat, but come what may, the crew should have a comfortable ride to Hobart. She is sailed by family and part time crew who are always looking to do the best with the boat, which enjoys a good ocean race and favours heavier weather to keep her 23 tonnes steaming along. Wheeler says, “Nothing beats getting out there amongst it to improve your sailing skills and teamwork.”

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