Piccolo is the former Smuggler, which represented the successful NSW Southern Cross Team in that series in which she was the leading point scorer. A Dubois design launched in 1981, she is now owned by John Pickles, who won the 1976 race in his former Piccolo. Among the crew are Alby Mitchell, who has 24 Hobarts to his credit, and in past performances, his yacht should do well in the race.