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Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race

Locality: Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia

Phone: +61 3 6223 1977

Address: 23 Marieville Esplanade 7005 Sandy Bay, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.l2h-dssinc.org.au

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24.01.2022 Media Bloopers....The cameraman from Nightly News 7 Tasmania had a bit of fun staying on the media boat during the finished of this years L2H, while chasing Fork in the Road Yachting. Thanks to DSS member Dave Smythe for some great driving during difficult choppy conditions!

24.01.2022 https://www.sail-world.com//2019-Launceston-to-Hobart-Race

23.01.2022 Oskana crew eying Launceston to Hobart Crack harbour and ocean racing yacht Oskana may contest this year’s Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race if the young family of owner/skipper Mike Pritchard’s can convince him to enter the 280 nautical mile coastal offshore race. Oskana, a powerful Cookson 50 and arguably Tasmania’s fastest locally-based racing yacht, has been contesting the Combined Clubs Winter Series on the Derwent with Pritchard’s wife Bianca and their children, Oliver,... Oscar, Stella and Sebastien in the crew. We understand that his family are pressuring Mike to do the L2H race so that they can race as a family in a long offshore race, Derwent Sailing Squadron Vice Commodore Nick Connor said yesterday. If Oskana does compete then the race record will definitely be under threat, Vice Commodore Connor said, adding that the race provided opportunity for crew under the age of 18 to participate subject to certain criteria. Pritchard, noted as a prominent Targa driver and a successful ocean racing yachtsman, has told the DSS he is ‘considering’ entering the L2H. The Launie is also very well suited to family crews. last year we had six or seven boats raced by families, including the winning yacht from Victoria, Vertigo. The Notice of Race for the Launceston to Hobart, which starts from Beauty Point on the Tamar River on 27 December, will be issued within a few weeks. Vice Commodore Connor emphasised that this year’s race would be conducted subject to any required restrictions by Tasmanian Health Authorities, adding that as things stand he could see no reason why it would not go ahead. We expect a bumper fleet with Tasmanian yachts that may normally contest the Sydney Hobart potentially seeing the Launceston to Hobart as a challenging alternative should that races not proceed. we already have a lot of interest. Vice Commodore Connor added. Unfortunately, we doubt there will be any Victorian entries this year. The Ocean Racing Club of Victoria have not made a decision on whether the Melbourne to Hobart race will go ahead and the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia will make an announcement on the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in mid-October. The Sydney to Gold Coast Race start has been rescheduled for 3 October but the COVID-19 cloud may further impact on this event. In Queensland, Hamilton Island and Magnetic Island Race Week regatta have been cancelled for this year, but Airlie Week Race Week got under way yesterday (Friday). Words: Peter Campbell Photo: Andrea Francolini Photography I Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc I Tamar Yacht Club I Oskana I

23.01.2022 LAUNCESTON TO HOBART YACHT RACE GET READY! That time of year is around again and many of the sailing die-hards will be starting to think of and giving serious consideration to this year's Christmas and New Years' on-water challenge. For a long-distance yacht race then think Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race.... It's, on average, a two day race, give or take a meal or two and/or an occasional mutiny across the North Eastern coastline of Tasmania, through Banks Strait then southwards down the East Coast though Mercury Passage, around Tasman Island, then Cape Raoul and into the prevailing westerlies to the welcoming beacon of the Iron Pot, then up the Derwent to the Finish off Castray Esplanade. Sounds simple! Think again. Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race campaigners would agree that the description above details the course as the proverbial crow flies. But we also know from experience that the weather gods usually throw in a few taxing hurdles and course deviations along the way: calms, thick fog to westerly gales whilst rounding Tasman Island and frustrating, trophy stealing calms along the way. So its weather gods and Neptune from below, throwing in for good measure a variety of sea conditions that entices sailors back to this iconic race of the Tasmanian sailing calendar. If you are considering entering the race, Covid-19 willing, and have competed in the race before you know the challenges, but you also know the satisfaction of sailing along Tasmania's beautiful coastline along with and against other similarly enthused competitors. Above all, enjoying the challenges. If you have not competed before and want to find out more, please don’t hesitate to contact our helpful staff at the Derwent Sailing Squadron for more information. Also feel free to send us a message via FB Messenger. We will be more than happy to assist. Words: Ron Bugg - DSS Life Member, DSS Past Commodore and L2H Race Director Video footage: 2010 L2H Tamar River - footage from entrant Lock on Wood Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Tamar Yacht Club | Australian Sailing - Tasmania

22.01.2022 WELCOME 2020 L2H ENTRANT HIP-NAUTIC Like a shiny new toy the newly commissioned Sun Fast 3300, Hip-Nautic, hit the River Derwent today with her smart new wardrobe for her maiden sail and test run. Recently arrived from France, the pocket rocket size boat has a radical offshore look, but is designed to be versatile, for both inshore and offshore racing, sailing short-handed and fully crewed. The smile on new owner Jean-Pierre Ravanat’s face, as the sails were hoisted, said i...t all. Ravanat has entered his new boat in this year’s L2H with plans to sailed two handed with his mate Richard Boult. The arrival of the Hip-Nautic on the Tasmanian sailing scene is generating lots of interest and with only a short time to tune up the boat, Ravanat will be spending most days between now and the start preparing the boat to race. TasPorts | Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Tamar Yacht Club | Australian Sailing - Tasmania | IRC Rating | SUN FAST Colleen Darcey

22.01.2022 HIP-NAUTIC SENDING IT! The newly commissioned Sun Fast 3300, Hip-Nautic, hit some cracking speeds during its first race in the 2020 TasPorts Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race. In this short video, shared on the Nip-Nautic Facebook page, you can see the results - 19 knots in 23 knots of wind speed! What a cracker of a race for Jean-Pierre and Richard, sailing two handed.... https://fb.watch/3b9hfZ0NTX/ See more

21.01.2022 WHO WILL BE CROWNED KING OF THE DERWENT? This year’s Harcourts Hobart King of the Derwent marks the 42nd year of the King of the Derwent Yacht Race. Tomorrow wi...ll see the fleet vying for the prestigious King of the Derwent Trophy and Iron Pot Premiers Trophy for Overall Winner and 1st on IRC. Handicap prizes will also be awarded for AMS and PHS. The City of Hobart Trophy will also be a coveted prize for the fleet where speed and tactics will be critical for those with ‘white line fever’ to cross the line first. The fleet (expected to be around 50 yachts) comprises yachts from the Riversdale Estate Wines Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race (L2H), the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc. (ORCV) Melbourne to Hobart West Coast Yacht Race, and the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race as well as accepting entries from local boats who have not competed in the offshore races. The Launceston to Hobart and King of the Derwent series will see our L2H fleet competing for a combined result from the Beauty Point to Low Head, Wines Launceston to Hobart and Harcourts Hobart King of the Derwent Races. Aggregated results will see prizes awarded for PHS, IRC and AMS. The King of the Derwent is a wonderful spectacle which marks the conclusion of the Tasmanian Christmas and New Year offshore racing period. The start signal will sound at 2pm by the Race Officer, Ian Ross. Entries are still open and can be made via the Derwent Sailing Squadron website https://dssinc.org.au/yacht-racing/king-of-the-derwent/ no later than 1100hrs on the 2nd January 2020. The official presentation of trophies and prizes will be on the lawns of the Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc on 2nd January 2020 at approximately 6pm. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Harcourts Hobart | Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Australian Sailing - Tasmania | Cascade Brewery | Tassal - Our Community | Tamar Yacht Club

19.01.2022 Zen Racing CROWNED KING OF THE DERWENT The NSW yacht Zen has been crowned overall winner of this years Harcourts Hobart King of the Derwent. The TP52 owned and ...skippered by Gordon Ketelbey sailed a perfect tactical race to finish 3rd over the line and win IRC on handicap. Zen has recently been acquired by Ketelbey after racing on the TP52 Super Series for many years and has undergone many modifications to make sure it is up to the challenge of offshore racing. Today’s conditions, of a 15-20 knot sea breeze on the River Derwent, saw Phillip Turners yacht Alive Yachting take line honour’s to claim the Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc, City of Hobart Trophy. Purchased at the start of 2014 by Phillip Turner, a Tasmanian businessman, Alive has broken several long-standing race records and filled the trophy cabinet with east coast Australia races before heading to Southeast Asia mid 2016 for the Asian Series. She has now returned and looking forward to east coast Australia racing, after competing in this years Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Alive finished 2nd on IRC and the TP52 Quest owned by Bob Steel and Craig Neil were 3rd in the results. Greg Prescott’s, modified Farr 40, 2Unlimited won AMS division and was 4th in IRC. Prescott will now be concentrating on tomorrow’s Australian Yachting Championships commencing in Hobart. This years PHS was won by NSW yacht Veteran yacht Katwinchar. Bill Barry-Cotter’s Katwinchar was the oldest boat in 75th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race fleet at 114 years of age, but also the oldest to have ever competed in the race. Built in 1904 by coopers at the Watney Brewery in London, Katwinchar won the Grand Veterans class. Katwinchar will also be competing in the Australian Yachting Championships. Finally, the results for the Launceston to Hobart, Beauty Point to Low Head and King of the Derwent Series has been taken out by Tim Oldingg and his crew from the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria boat Vertigo. Congratulations to all competitors and winners of this years KOD. For results go to: http://dssinc-results.org/resul//summer/l2h2019/series.htm Words/Photos: Colleen Darcey Harcourts Hobart | Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc

19.01.2022 DETAIL FIRST DECLARED OVERALL WINNER OF TASPORTS LAUNCESTON TO HOBART YACHT RACE 2020 In a perfect end to 2020, Detail First, skippered by Hobart teacher Scott Broadby, was today declared the overall winner of the TasPorts Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race 2020. The crew of Detail First, still coming to terms with their success, accepted the silverware from Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Kate Warner, AC, Governor of Tasmania, at the official prize giving presentation a...t the Derwent Sailing Squadron today. Detail First needed an entourage of trophy handlers after making an almost clean sweep of all handicap categories winning on IRC, PHS and AMS handicaps overall, and IRC, PHS and AMS handicaps in Division 2. Duncan Hine and Luke Watkins, skipper and navigator of Alive, accepted the trophy for their line honours victory on behalf of owner Phillip Turner, while Mark Bayles, co-owner of Kraken 42s with Andrew Sinclair, accepted the trophy for the ORCi overall winner. The Division 1 winner on IRC was Heatwave Brierley MC, skippered by Matthew Keal while Jazz Player, skippered by John Dryden, won Division 1 on AMS. Dream, the only interstate entry from Victoria, and skippered by Robert Green, took out Division 1 on PHS. The presentations ended a dramatic race which saw two boats dismasted and retirements due to seasickness and rudder damage coupled with some exhilarating and fast racing. The camaraderie among the crews was palpable, as was the relief to be sailing in one of the most watched offshore races for 2020. Race Website: https://l2h-dssinc.org.au/ Race Entrants: https://www.topyacht.com.au/db/kb/entrants_display.php Words/photo: Jane Austin

19.01.2022 LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE FOR THE UPCOMING SAFETY & SEA SURVIVAL COURSE (SSSC) Our next SSSC course will run over the following dates: * Tues 13 October 6.30pm - 10.30pm... * Thurs 15 October 6.30pm - 10.30pm * Sun 18 October 9am - 4pm This years TasPorts Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race requires that at least 2 crew members of the boat need to have a current AS Safety & Sea Survival certificate. So now is the time to book your SSSC if you are considering your entry requirements for L2H. For further information please contact the Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc (03) 6223 1977 or book on line HERE https://dssinc.org.au/sailtrain/as-safety-and-sea-survival/ Don't miss out!

19.01.2022 Thanks to the generosity of Alive Yachting our L2H photo competition winner, Callum Hollingsworth, and his plus 1, Scott Broadby, and his two sons, had the fantastic opportunity to race on Alive during last nights Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc twilight race. The River Derwent didn’t disappoint with conditions providing a fast sail around the course. Hope you enjoyed your prize boys! And thanks Duncan Hine for hosting them on Alive.... Riversdale Estate | Australian Sailing - Tasmania | Tamar Yacht Club

18.01.2022 Love for the 2019 Riversdale Estate L2H Prize Presentation. Congratulations to all competitor's and winners.

18.01.2022 DON'T MISS OUT - ENTRIES CLOSING SOON Entries close Friday 13 November 2020 at 5pm. BUT WAIT! Entries after this date will be accepted until 5pm on the 4 December 2020 with the payment of a late entry fee.... So come join the race and be part of an iconic Tasmanian experience racing the 285 nautical miles from Launceston to Hobart. To find out more check out the L2H website: https://l2h-dssinc.org.au/ For more information contact the Sailing Operations Manager at the Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc on 0417 121 575.

17.01.2022 CREW WANTED - WINDROSE This years L2H entrant Windrose is looking for crew for this years L2H race. Experience required.... For more details contact the Sailing Operations Manager on 0417121575

17.01.2022 Reliving the DREAM of the 2019 Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race Robert Green’s Pacific 50 yacht Dream provided for some fresh competition in the 2019 Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race. Heralding from the Sandringham Yacht Club, the Iain Murray designed performance cruiser provided some stiff competition for local line honours favourite Fork in the Road Yachting . Dream showed her class early by storming out of the Tamar River to win the converted prize of first to Low Head. Rac...ing between Dream and Fork in the Road was extremely close during the whole race, at times being only 100 metres apart. Dream took the lead for a short time at Cape Raoul in classic match racing conditions. The finish was extremely close with only 10 minutes and 43 seconds between the two boats. We have been saving this video by Dream crew member, Sam Harrington, for a special occasion and what better time to share and remember how great our iconic Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race is to the Tasmanian sailing calendar and the sailing we have to look forward to! Enjoy! Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Riversdale Estate | Tamar Yacht Club | Australian Sailing - Tasmania https://www.youtube.com/watch

17.01.2022 WELCOME 2020 ENTRANT FLYIN’ SCUD A veteran of offshore racing, Adam Goode will be no stranger to the challenges of the East Coast of Tasmania. Racing his Lyon’s 40, Flyin’ Scud, heralding from Port Huon, Goode will be joined by a mixed crew of Tasmanian and Queensland sailors. Although Goode has only competed in one L2H, he certainly has the off shore credentials with 12 Sydney to Hobart’s under his belt to add experience to the crew dynamic. His crew will include locals, ...Jeremy Ford, Marcus Carter, Robert Knoop, Victoria Logan and Stuart Denholm. The two Queensland crew, Natasha Edwards and Brent Dowton may be looking to keep themselves rugged up as they acclimatise to the cooler sailing conditions, but the distraction of the scenic conditions of the Tasmanian coastline will no doubt be a winner. TasPorts | Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Tamar Yacht Club | Australian Sailing - Tasmania | IRC Rating

16.01.2022 THE 14TH LAUCESTON TO HOBART YACHT RACE SET TO SAIL. The Derwent Sailing Squadron (DSS) planning for the 2020 Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race has been boosted with the announcement of TasPorts as the major sponsor for this year’s race. Read more here: https://l2h-dssinc.org.au/the-14th-launceston-to-hobart-ya/ ... Words & Photos by Colleen Darcey TasPorts I Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc I Tamar Yacht Club I Australian Sailing - Tasmania I Australian Sailing I IRC Rating

16.01.2022 Abvantedge was approaching Mercury Passage in the recent L2H race. More pics at www.richardbennett.com.au

15.01.2022 Great to have Ambition join the Riversdale Estate Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race this year. Great result for our northern cousins from the Port Dalrymple Yacht Club. Well done to you all.

15.01.2022 PHOTO COMPETITION WINNER Callum Hollingsworth from the L2H yacht Detail First has been announced the winner of this years photo competition! Callum submitted the great photo of the yacht Detail First sailing around Tasman Island during this years race. Congratulation's Callum for capturing a great shot. ... You now have the fantastic opportunity for you and a friend to sail on Alive Yachting during an upcoming DSS Twilight Race. I suspect the skipper/owner of Detail First Scott Broadby might be a bit keen to go with you! Thank you to everyone who submitted a photo.

15.01.2022 ENTRIES NOW OPEN!!! Entries are now open for this fantastic local yacht race with a great reputation for strong and competitive racing under the ratings of IRC, AMS and PHS handicap. This year entrants will also be able to enter the highly regarded ORCi rating. NOR & Entry available at https://l2h-dssinc.org.au/race-documents/... If you need assistance with your entry or any further information please contact our Sailing Operations Manager today. TasPorts I Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc I Tamar Yacht Club I Australian Sailing - Tasmania I Australian Sailing I IRC Rating

14.01.2022 WELCOME 2020 L2H ENTRANT FOOTLOOSE You gotta love the determination of a small boat when they take on the challenge of the Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race. The locally built Young 88, Footloose, just inspires you with what they achieve each year as they return to the race. Stewart Geeves and his crew first entered the race in 2010 and did not waste anytime showing the fleet what they could achieve in an 8.8 metre yacht. When you dive into the history of Footloose you discov...er that this boat is destined to make the finish line, no matter what! In 2010 Geeves had an outstanding performance in his first L2H race. Taking out the overall win Footloose was faced with an early challenge after breaking the tiller in Banks Strait. Quick thinking by the crew had the tiller repaired with gaffer tape for Footloose to continue racing to Hobart for the win. The Footloose crew were at the mercy of the tides and weather gods in 2013 when they spent 8 hours stuck on the hard after the start in the Tamar River. This did not deter Geeves, but when a gale force storm hit the fleet down the East Coast of Tasmania, Footloose was only one of seven boats to finish. With grit, determination and a whole lot of support cheering them on, Footloose arrive in Hobart to a very warm welcome. This will the 11th year for Geeves and his crew racing Footloose in the L2H and as a regular in the results I’m sure they will sail hard and fast to the finish. TasPorts | Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Tamar Yacht Club | Australian Sailing - Tasmania | IRC Rating Colleen Darcey

14.01.2022 RACE DAY Harcourts Hobart KING OF THE DERWENT The 2 January 2020 marks the 42nd anniversary of the King of the Derwent Race. Racing starts at 2pm this afternoon... with a fantastic fleet of 51 boats entered. Competition will be close for the prestige’s overall winner (and 1st on IRC) for the King of the Derwent and Iron Pot Premiers Trophy. Early favourites are this year’s Launceston to Hobart winner, Vertigo, sailed by @Tim Olding from Victoria, last year’s winner Willie Smiths Philosopher Sydney 36CR, sailed by Shaun Tiedemann and local DSS boat Whistler, sailed by Drew Latham. Line Honour favourites for the City of Hobart Trophy will see close racing between Alive, Chinese Whisper, Zen and Quest. Go to the DSS for website for full details of entrants: http://dssinc-results.org/resu//summer/l2h2019/03entr.htm Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Harcourts Hobart

14.01.2022 The Mercury Newspaper. L2H media update

13.01.2022 Richard Bennett Photography is now showcasing his latest photography on his website from the Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race. To view: https://www.richardbennett.com.au//hika/category/165-2020-

13.01.2022 WELCOME 2020 L2H ENTRANT - SASSY First entering his Polish-designed and build Delphia 37, Sassy, in the 2017 L2H, Tim White and his crew will be backing it up for a 5th year and joining the fleet from their home club Port Dalrymple Yacht Club . White will be joined by his son Ian and it will also be a father and son affair for the rest of the crew with Lynn and Robert Dawson and Jason and Josh Harris sailing together.... It will be a team effort on the 28-29 November, 2020 when Tim, Ian, Josh and Robert complete their Safety and Sea Survival Course in Launceston in preparation for the race. I’m sure there will be a team high 5 when they make it into the life raft during the practical drill and they will be very prepared as they hit the start line on the 27 December. TasPorts | Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Tamar Yacht Club | Port Dalrymple Yacht Club |Australian Sailing - Tasmania | IRC Rating Colleen Darcey

12.01.2022 A SAILING MOMENT TO REMEMBER FOR BEN AND DUSTIN The invitation to sail on Alive Yachting was not lost on DSS young member Ben Mason during Thursday night’s Twil...ight. Under the watchful eye of mum, Jane, the opportunity for 10-year-old Ben to take the helm of Alive was a moment he won’t forget anytime soon. Ben’s confidence to helm the 66-foot canting keel Reichel Pugh racing yacht is likely not to dampen his passion for sailing. Young Sabre sailor Dustin Belbin was a recent competitor in the Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race and at just 15 years of age he just can’t get enough of sailing. Sailing his first L2H, on the Young 88 Footloose, he observed the power and speed of Alive on the start line at Beauty Point as the two boats headed out of the Tamar River for two very difference sailing experiences. Dustin didn’t hesitate on Thursday as he transitioned his helming skills from sailing a 29 foot Young 88 to the powerful 66 foot Alive. The smiles of the two boys tells the story of a great night of sailing for both. Well done Ben and Dustin.

11.01.2022 MEDIA COVERAGE - great interview by L2H Race Director Ron Bugg and the skipper and crew of entrant Hip-Nautic, Jean-Pierre Ravanat and Richard Boult. @TasPorts | Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Tamar Yacht Club | Australian Sailing - Tasmania | Nightly News 7 Tasmania

10.01.2022 Great to have the support of Jane Howlett at today’s TasPorts Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race prize presentations.

10.01.2022 If your at the docks to bring in the New Year drop into the race village with drinks, food and DJ until 1.... Riversdale Estate I Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc I The Richmond Arms Hotel I Zero Davey Cafe & Catering

09.01.2022 Great to have SAILS Magazine supporting this years L2H launch. https://www.sailsmagazine.com.au/setting-sail-2/

08.01.2022 ****POSITION NOW FILLED*****- CREW WANTED - AS GOOD AS IT GETS ****If you are looking for that extra crew for this years race please contact the DSS and we can advertise your requirements***** This years L2H entrant As Good As It Gets is looking for another crew member to complete their race crew. ... Experience in trimming or helming preferred. For more details contact the Sailing Operations Manager on 0417121575

08.01.2022 WELCOME 2020 L2H ENTRANT - TWITCH The syndicate owned Eureka 31 designed boat Twitch will be coming to this years L2H with a lot of crew street cred! Between the crew they have a combined 36 L2H races, 10 S2H races, several M2H and a sneaky Darwin to Arbonne race to round off a very experienced crew declaration. Owners David Rust, Ritchie Upton and Jim Bedford have been campaigning Twitch for several years in the Combined Clubs Series and many other club-based races, particul...arly at their home club of Bellerive Yacht Club. Regulars in the BYC twilight series, Twitch always brings a strong competitive streak to the fleet, while enjoying the mateship of sailing and having some fun along the way. This will be Twitch’s 5th year racing in the L2H and its great to have them back supporting the race. TasPorts | Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Tamar Yacht Club | Bellerive Yacht Club | Australian Sailing - Tasmania | IRC Rating

08.01.2022 Heat Wave Brierley Marine Chandlery action in Banks Strait during this years 2020 TasPorts Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race.

08.01.2022 https://dssinc-results.org/resu//summer/l2h2020/series.htm

08.01.2022 WELCOME 2020 ENTRANT ADVANTEDGE A labour of love and a passion for sailing has seen the Jones family come together to undertake a massive makeover of their Inglis 47, AdvantEdge for this year’s Launceston the Hobart. Andrew and Michelle Jones took a break from racing AdvantEdge 8 years ago to support their son, Josh’s, sailing career and since then the boat has been waiting patiently on a hardstand ready for her return to racing. AdvantEdge raced in the L2H between 2010-201...2 and her last race, before temporary retirement was in the 3 Peaks Race. It has been a race against time to get the boat ready, with Fred Barrett Yacht Design modifications and Salter Marine contributing to the makeover. The Jones family have been working long hours, in a team effort, as they bring AdvantEdge back to her former glory. Last year saw Andrew’s brother Michael Jones competing in the L2H in his boat Ambition, but this year the two brothers will be joined by both their son’s, Sam and Josh, and an experienced crew as AdvantEdge tests her capability in a competitive fleet. I think you will agree AdvantEdge is looking like a hot contender for the L2H. TasPorts | Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Tamar Yacht Club | Australian Sailing - Tasmania | IRC Rating | Port Dalrymple Yacht Club

07.01.2022 ***BOOK NOW*** JUNE 2021 - SAFETY & SEA SURVIAL COURSE (SSSC). This course is an important addition to all offshore sailors qualifications. The Certificate awarded meets the eligibility requirement of the World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations for Cat 0, 1 & 2 offshore races and is valid for 5 years. The Certificate is also a requirement in some Cat 3 races with a percentage of the crew requiring the qualification, such as the Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race.. The 2021 ...Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race will require all under 18 entrants to have SSSC. The safety of our young competitors, experiencing offshore racing for the first time is of the upmost importance when it comes to preparing them for the expectations/experience of sailing conditions of coastal/off shore racing. This course is part of their pathway to their offshore development. If you are thinking of offshore cruising/racing in the next 6-12 months or need to revalidate your Certificate, then our June 2021 course is ready for you to register. REGISTER HERE: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/derwentss/events/92884/

07.01.2022 Great to have the support of Richard Bennett Photography. Richard has some great photography of this years Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race. Check out his website: https://www.richardbennett.com.au/

06.01.2022 TasPorts Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race - prize presentation

06.01.2022 Great coverage by Nightly News 7 Tasmania of today’s L2H prize presentation at Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc. Starts at 8:35. Tim Olding... https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=hYmve0UqT6Y

06.01.2022 WELCOME 2020 L2H ENTRANT TALOFA The boat Talofa has become one of our regulars in the L2H and will this year be adding another run to her board in her 5th race. The Northshore 38 owned by Rob and Judi Cawthorn and regularly sailing out of the Kettering Yacht Club showed her form at the recent Pipe Opener, placing 2nd on IRC and 3rd on AMS in the Duggan’s Cove Cup.... In 2018 the Talofa crew had to retire from the L2H race after sail damage but this years I’m sure they are looking forward to adding to their success of last years L2H, where they placed 2nd overall on AMS. TasPorts | Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Tamar Yacht Club | Kettering Yacht Club | Australian Sailing - Tasmania | IRC Rating Colleen Darcey

04.01.2022 The Riversdale Estate Launceston to Hobart prize giving is about to start at 12.30pm today at the Derwent Sailing Squadron. Please join us to celebrate with the winners and competitors of this years 13th year of the L2H. Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Tamar Yacht Club | Australian Sailing - Tasmania

04.01.2022 VERTIGO DIZZY WITH SUCCESS Its official, Victorian sailor Tim Olding and his crew sailing the Summit 35, Vertigo, was this afternoon declared the overall winner of the Riversdale Estate Wines L2H 2019. Official results were announced at today’s prize giving at the Derwent Sailing Squadron with the trophy for overall winner and IRC divisional winner presented by Her Excellency Kate Warner, Governor of Tasmania. Olding’s crew consisted of a Victorian and Tasmanian contingent,...Continue reading

02.01.2022 Congratulations to Ambrose Coad and the crew of The Dog House for taking out the TasPorts Trophy in the IRC result for the L2H and KOD series score. Detail First continued her success taking out the Bruce Watson Memorial Trophy in PHS and DSS Trophy in AMS to complete the results. Results: https://dssinc-results.org/resu//summer/l2h2020/series.htm... https://www.sail-world.com//Innovative-Electrical-King-of-

01.01.2022 WELCOME 2020 L2H ENTRANT PRIMA DONNA It’s a race against time for Royce Salter and his team at Salter Marine to get Prima Donna back in the water and tuned up to race in this year’s L2H. The glass cedar hull of the Hick 35 has had a complete make over from the dark blue hull to Royce Salter signature boat colours and she is looking very slick. ... Salter will be joined by his partner Heather McCallum, son Julian and a few other well-known locals, David Calvert, David Short and Tom Stearnes, along with Darren Williams from NSW. Prima Donna last raced in the L2H in 2010, but this year Salter and his crew are expected to be very tactical as they take on the competitive fleet. When a sailor in any competition in Australia takes themselves too seriously, they are politely told Come on mate we’re not racing for sheep stations. Salter will certainly be taking this year’s race seriously, but not without a good sense of humour and some friendly banter between the competition. TasPorts | Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Tamar Yacht Club | Australian Sailing - Tasmania | IRC Rating

01.01.2022 WELCOME 2020 L2H ENTRANT - DETAIL FIRST Looks like the competition is heating up for our Farr designed entrants. Detail First, formally known as Hot Prospect, will be our 3rd Farr 1104 entrant for this years race. Scott Broadby and his crew will have some competition with other Farr 1104 entrants, Justin Barr's Rumbeat and Bryan Walpole's Invincible, joining them in the race. Scott and his crew are regulars in the Combined Clubs Series and rarely miss a Bellerive Yacht Club... Wednesday night twilight race. I'm sure they will be looking forward to another great L2H race. Who can remember that magnificent picture taken last year by Detail First crew member, Callum, off Tasman Island, what a ripper of a picture! Lets hope the race provides another picture perfect opportunity and fantastic sailing conditions as they race down the East Coast to Hobart. TasPorts | Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Tamar Yacht Club | Bellerive Yacht Club | Australian Sailing - Tasmania | IRC Rating

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