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TasPorts Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race 2020

The 2020 TasPorts Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race (L2H) has attracted the biggest fleet since 2016, with 33 contenders including one Victorian and 32 Tasmanian teams including four teams from the north of the state.

Derwent Sailing Squadron Race Director Ron Bugg is expecting a fierce battle for line honours from four boats. Victorian entry Dream (Robert Green), a

Pacific 50, finished second across the line by less than ten minutes to winner Fork in the Road (Gary Smith) in the 2019 race and will be looking to capitalise on every opportunity to make it to Hobart first. Greensees his strongest competition coming from Oskana (MikePritchard) while Tilt (Peter Cretan), is also a strong chance for line honours.

Green is looking forward to the delivery trip and the race after being locked down in Melbourne during the pandemic. “We feel at a significant disadvantage as we haven’t even stepped on the boat during the pandemic, but we will be watching the weather maps closely to make sure we are ready for the race,” said Green.

Bugg describes the L2H as a tactical, close-shore race in which the winner will be the boat that best navigates the tides and peculiar weather patterns of Banks Strait, the holes around Friendly Beaches should a strong westerly blow, the big swells and currents of Tasman Island, and the unpredictable River Derwent. “This is a homegrown Tassie race and the key to winning is being in the right place at the right time on the journey south,” said Bugg.

Several teams are using this year’s race as a starting point for more offshore sailing campaigns. John Dryden, sailing his modified Bakewell-White Z 39, Jazz Player, is looking to upskill new crew before entering the 2021 Sydney to Hobart Race (S2H), with his longer-term plan to sail in the re-scheduled Melbourne to Osaka Race in 2025. Mark Bayles and Andrew Sinclair, co-skippers of Kraken 42S , are taking the opportunity to build the experience of their crew before campaigning the Cookson 12 in the 2021 S2H as well as a future Hamilton Island Race Week.

Skippers are working hard to get their boats ready for the race including Launceston-based team, Advantedge, which is sailing for the first time since 2012. Skipper Andrew Jones has had the Inglis 47 completely revamped with the crew, including brother Michael and nephew Samuel, working around the clock to have the boat ready for the race.

The team at Salter Marine are relieved to have beaten the clock with Royce Salter launching his Hick 35, Prima Donna , only a few days ago after a complete makeover.

Matthew Keal’s Mumm 36, Heatwave, which finished second on IRC and third on AMS handicaps in 2019 will be a strong contender once again, while Richard Boult and Jean-Pierre Ravanat will be putting their Jeanneau Sunfast 3300 Hip-Nautic to the test, sailing the boat two-handed in their first race.

The race starts on Sunday 27 December and is expected to be decided in Hobart on Tuesday 29 December.

The 285 nautical mile race usually starts at Inspection Head at Beauty Point and tracks down the Tamar River to Low Head before heading into Banks Strait, however this year’s Notice of Race permits Tamar Yacht Club Race Officer Tom Bain to start the large fleet outside the Tamar River to ensure manoeuvrability for the 50-footers and to avoid boats running aground if there’s little wind and a strong tide.  

To review all race entries, results and follow the live trackers, go to  www.l2h-dssinc.org.au

Words / Images: Jane Austin

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Home-state entries dominate field for Launceston to Hobart yacht race

The crew of Patrick Clarke's Yolla is all that stands in the way of a home-state victory in the 17th running of the Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race.

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The Victorian entry is the only non-Tasmanian crew among the 20 boats entered for the annual 285-nautical-mile dash down the state.

The entry list promises the full spectrum of race experience with traditional favourite Fork in the Road plus last year's winners Sundowner (overall, IRC and ORC) and Big Pup (PHS) heading the seasoned campaigners taking on a host of youngsters.

The L2H is the only offshore race in Australia that accepts entries with crew under 18 years old enabling Ross Clippingdale, 17 (aboard Mako), Chloe, 17, and Damon, 16, White (both Sassy), Ben Coad, 16 (The Dog House) and 15-year-olds Craig Leto (The Dog House) and Fletcher Lumb (Wings Three) to get a taste of the action.

The crew must demonstrate offshore experience, have completed a safety and sea survival course and wear a lifejacket and PLB at all times to meet the requirements.

For the first time in 17 years the event also has an all-girl team with Orla Gray taking control of Lawless, representing the Derwent Sailing Squadron. .

The race begins from Inspection Head at Beauty Point at 11.30am on Wednesday and is expected to finish in Hobart on December 29.

Unfortunately, Excalibur was a scratching on Tuesday as a few teams also made 11th-hour crew changes enforced by COVID-19.

Race website is: https://l2h-dssinc.org.au

• BIG PUP (Swarbrick S111, Tasmania) Teresa Badrock, Anton Bezemer, Paul Badcock, Peter Brooks, Samuel Benson, William Rostron
• FOOTLOOSE (Young 88, Tasmania) Adrian Hallam, Christine McMinn, Katie Nawrath, Libby Masters, Lisa Mcphee, Stewart Geeves, Wayne Wagg
• FORK IN THE ROAD (Bakewell-White, Tasmania) Abbey Calvert, Adrian Herrington, David Furmage, Gary Smith, Grant Sutton, Jacob Wise, James Rawson, Peter Alexander, Rowan Trappes, Scott Sutton, Sean Carey, Steve Walker
• HEATWAVE FISH FRENZY (Mumm 36, Tasmania) Anthony Ozols, Chris Bidgood, Dan Followes, Grant Cooper, John Wearne, Joshua Ey, Matthew Keal, Stuart Griggs
• HELSAL 6 (Bavaria Cruiser 50, Tasmania) Cameron Atkins, Peter Chadwick, Robert Smith, Robert Woehler, Sally Smith, Shane Mcindoe, Shane Powell
• INVINCIBLE (Farr 1104, Tasmania) Ailsa Bennell, Alan Champion, Alison Merridew, Allan Wood, Bryan Walpole, Dana Elphinstone, Duncan Farquhar, Grace Walpole
• JAZZ PLAYER (Bakewell-White Z39, Tasmania) Adam Roberts, Alec Bailey, Brent McKay, Dimitrios Mois, Gus Mckay, James Cowmeadow, Nelson Brown, Oliver McKay, Solomon Foster, Will Armstrong
• JUST FARR LOVE (Farr 51, Tasmania) Mandy Barden, Mitchell Ranson, Murat Djakic, Narissa Mcelwee, Robert Brunning, Ross Smith, Scott Lovell, Vanessa Teahan
• KRAKEN 42S (Cookson 12, Tasmania) Andrew Sinclair, Brett Smith, Courtney Howard, Dave Macgill, Kristen Anderson, Sam Dobie, Tadgh Williams, Ty Dobie, Will Geysing
• LAWLESS (Green 31, Tasmania) Anna Cottrell-Davies, Jodie Sullivan, Laura Donaldson, Mckeira Cumming, Orla Gray, Tess Van geelen
• MAKO 77 (Farr D54, Tasmania) Douglas Reid, John Widdowson, Joshua Baker, Ross Clippingdale, Tim Ferguson, Tristan Henderson
• PLANET X (Huon 10.5 Mod, Tasmania) Dylan Reid, Kate Ward, Kate Wilson, Michael Burrows, Rob Cawthorn, Steve Reid
• PORCO ROSSO (Cookson 50, Tasmania) Alastair Sayers, Bernie Mccartney, Edward Snowball, Elliott Noye, Jack McCullum, Lewis Noye, Luke Watkins, Oliver Nicholas, Paul McCartney, Paul Nanscawen, Rowan Clark, Stewart Gray
• PRION (Mount Gay 30 Lyons, Tasmania) Angus Calvert, Donovan Oak, Elliott Salter, Jory Linscott, Tim Jones, Timothy Edwards
• SASSY (Delphia 37, Tasmania) Callum Osign, Chloe White, Damon White, Ian White, Kirsten Seaver, Tim White
• SUNDOWNER (Adams 12, Tasmania) Alice Grubb, Grace Stearnes, Jeremy Coles, Lisa Guy, Nathan Oshea, Patrick Hyman, Thomas Kennedy, Tom Stearnes
• THE DOG HOUSE (Austral 30, Tasmania) Benjamin Coad, Charlotte Frankcombe, Craig Leto, Jimmy Dodd, Peter Coad, Sophie Kelly, Stephan Duggan
• WINGS THREE (Northshore 38, Tasmania) David Haros, Derek Inglis, Fletcher Lumb, Glen Jeffery, Glenn Phillips, Matthew Denholm, Peter Haros, Tony Van de Vusse
• Y (Mount Gay 30 Mod, Tasmania) David Belbin, Dustan Belbin, Ian Marshall, Jonathon Lord, Shane Salter, Stuart McGuinness
• YOLLA (Jpk 1030, Victoria) Patrick Clarke, Stephen Barker, Steve Standen, Tim Metherall

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Local sailors ready for the 14th annual Launceston to Hobart yacht race

Tasmania is home to some of the best sailing in the world, and this proud tradition continues with tomorrow’s Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race (L2H).

This year’s L2H is the 14 th  edition of the 285 nautical mile race which trails around the North East and East Coast of Tasmania.

The L2H competition is expected to be fierce again this year, with the race featuring some of Tasmania’s best local sailors and yachts.

Overall, there are 31 boats competing and more than 100 sailors taking part.

Tasmanians love nothing more than getting out and enjoying the best that our spectacular waterways have to offer – whether that is on a boat, in the water, or by dropping a line.

Yacht races over the Christmas and New Years period are a huge part of the Tasmanian way of life, so it is fantastic to see the L2H going ahead and I thank the local yacht clubs and organising committee for their hard work to make it happen.

Tasmania is fortunate to have a number of events taking place over the holidays this year, including the L2H, and I encourage all Tasmanians to get out and about, support your local businesses, and explore what our State has to offer.

Importantly, L2H race organisers have put a COVID Safety Plan in place to ensure a safe event for competitors and those supporting the race.

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Why are sails in black? How can I livetrack yachts? Here's your Sydney to Hobart 2023 pocket guide

You may have missed the ceremonial cannon, but it's not too late to get up to speed with the sailing event of the year.

With poor weather forecast, there's a good chance the race will drag out for longer than expected.

So here's what you need to know on day two of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

How long will it go on for?

It's hard to say. Historically, these races have gone on for days.

The voyage measures 628 nautical miles, which is 1,163 kilometres away.

It is expected that the winner would be able to complete the race within 48 hours.

However, with an unfavourable weather forecast outlining threats of storm activity, erratic winds and possible hail that might not be the case.

Comanche, now known as Andoo Comanche, holds the record for completing the race in one day nine hours, 15 minutes and 24 second back in 2017 when skippered by Jim Cooney.

How can I track the boats online?

You can follow along each vessel's journey using this online tracker .

The yachts have GPS devices installed on them which will allow you to track their position in real-time.

You can also track the yachts via the  Marine Traffic website .

How many yachts participated this year?

Over 100 boats ranging from supermaxis – typically boats over 21 metres long – to smaller yachts are contending in the 78th Sydney to Hobart.

The smallest boats in the fleet are a pair of 30 footers while the largest are about 100 foot in length.

There are 21 two-handed crews (two-person team) and 10 international crews this year.

Here's the  full list of participants this year.

As of 12pm AEDT, there have been eight retirements: Arcadia, Currawong, Maritimo 52, Pacman, Sticky, Rum Rebellion, Georgia Express and line honours favourite SHK Scallywag with a broken bow sprit.

How much will the winner get?

There are no prize money for winners but it's not just all showmanship either.

Crews are competing for trophies across several categories , with the two main ones to keep an eye out for being Line Honours (first across the line) and Overall (winner decided based on handicap).

The first yacht across the line wins the JH Illingworth Challenge Cup, while the Overall winner on handicap wins the Tattersalls Cup.

As of 12pm AEDT, Andoo Comanche and LawConnect were the two supermaxis most likely to take Line Honours.

Here are the main contenders for the Overall title.

• Alive (2018 winner, a Tasmanian boat)
• Andoo Comanche

Why are there sails in black?

Many yachts are sporting black carbon fibre sails in the race and that's intentional.

The carbon filaments which are glued together provide strength to sustain the long journey.

Black, on the other hand, protects the sails against the sun's harmful UV rays, making them much more durable. 

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Inaugural year | Starters: 17

• Host Plus Executive – Mumm 36 – Jeff Cordell, BYC
• Asylum – Sydney 38 – Dianne Barkas, RYCT/DSS
• X-Rated – X-35 – David Creese, BYC
• Haphazard – Adams/Radford 49 – Nick Edmunds, TYC
• Lock on Wood – Dubois 9.5m – Peter Geeves, DSS

Line honours :  1 day 18 hrs 33 min 00 sec Host Plus Executive – Mumm 36 – Jeff Cordell, BYC

Sponsor:  Clive Peters  | Starters: 30

•  Creese Property – Sydney 38 – David Creese, BYC
• Archie – Archambault 35 – Sally Rattle, DSS
• Creese Property – Sydney 38 – David Creese, BYC

Line Honours: 1 day 09 hrs 33 min 58 sec

Crotty Legal & Dental  –  Bakewell-White 45 – Gary Smith/Geoff White, DSS/RYCT

Sponsor: Sargisons Jewellers | Starters:  33

• Pisces – Sydney 36 – David Taylor, RYCT/DSS
• Whistler – Dovell 38 – David Rees, RYCT

Fork in the Road – Bakewell-White 45 – Gary Smith/Geoff White, DSS/RYCT

• Blue Sky – Beneteau 40.7 – Richard Fisher, TYC
• 42 South – Stompcraft 38 – Mark Ballard, BYC

Multi-hull:

• Deguello – Crowther 14.6 – John Brierley, RYCT
• Storm Bay – Chamberlain 14.0 – Stephen Laird, RYCT

Line Honours: 1 day 22 hrs 10 min 51 sec * Mr Kite – Cape/Barrett 40 – Andrew Hunn, RYCT

Sponsor:  Sargisons Jewellers and Natuzzi |  Starters:  31

Footloose – Young 88 – Stewart Geeves & Kaye Roberts, GBBC

• 2 Unlimited – Melges 32 – Greg Prescott, RYCT
• Lock on Wood – Dubois 9.5 – Peter Geeves, DSS
• Wings Three – Northshore 38 – Peter Haros, DSS
• Intrigue – Castro 40 – David Calvert, RYCT
• Matangi – Frers 39 – David Stephenson, TYC
• 2 Unlimited – Melges 32 – Greg Prescott, RYCT

Line Honours:  1 day 16 hrs 44 min 13 sec

Mr Kite – Cape/Barrett 40 – Andrew Hunn, RYCT

Sponsor:  Optus |  Starters:  31

• Masquerade – Morgan 35 – Tony Harman, BYC

AMS:                 

• Footloose – Young 88 – Stewart Geeves, GBBC
• Pisces – Sydney 36 mod – David Taylor, RYCT
• Penfold Audi Sport – Archambault 31 – David Ellis, RYCV
• Allusive – Lyon 14 – John Joyce, TYC
• Ramrod – Kaufman 36 – Royce Salter, RYCT

Line Honours: 1 day 16 hrs 22 min 18 sec

Helsal III – Adams 20 – Rob Fisher, RYCT

Race record for longer 285 nautical mile course

Sponsor:  The Good Guys |  Starters:  27

• Hot Prospect – Farr 1104 – Ian Marshall, GBBC
• Moonshadow – Lotus 10.6 – Anthony Ellis, DSS
• The Fork in the Road – Bakewell-White 52 – Gary Smith/Geoff White, DSS/RYCT
• The Protagonist – Beneteau First 45 – Stuart Denney, BYC
• Obsession – Sydney 38 – David Allen, TYC

Line Honours: 1 day 17 hrs 53 min 0 sec

The Fork in the Road – Bakewell-White 45 – Gary Smith/Geoff White, DSS/RYCT

Sponsor:  National Pies |  Starters:  28

• Fish Frenzy – Modified Farr 50 – Stephen Keal, BYC
• CDC Development (TAS) – Farr 1104 – Ian Marshall, GBBC/BYC
• Fork in the Road – Bakewell-White 45 – Gary Smith/Geoff White, DSS/RYCT               
• Bellandean – Jarkan 38 – Andrew Scott, HYC

Line Honours: 1 day 19 hrs 44 min 59 sec

Sponsor:  National Pies |  Starters:  24

• Steelin Time – Knoop 32 – Allan Warren, GBBC
• Off-Piste – Beneteau Oceanis 34 – Paul Einoder, RYCT
• Silicon Ship – Knoop 32 – David Wyatt / Gordon Clark, BYC
• Kaiulani – Snook 30 – Malcolm Cooper, DSS

  PHS:

Line Honours: 1 day 12 hrs 48 min 35 sec

Sponsor:  National Pies |  Starters:  27

• Emotional Rescue – Hobie 33 – Michael Hutchinson, DSS
• Martela – IMX 38 – Anthony Williams, BYC
• Lawless – Green 31 – Stephen McElwee, PDYC
• Mistraal – Beneteau 57 – Jacinta and Brett Cooper, DSS/RYCT

Line Honours: 2 day 0 hrs 0 min 49 sec

Sponsor:  National Pies |  Starters: 44

• Emotional Rescue – Hobie 33 – Michael Hutchinson, DSS & Mr Burger – Northshore 38 – Peter Haros, DSS
• Young One – Young 88 – Gerard Smith, BYC
• Absolut – Achambault 35 – Richard Gates, RYCV
• Masquerade – Morgan 35 – Anthony Harman, BYC
• B&G Advantage – Mumm 36 – Jeff Cordell, BYC
• Mr Burger – Northshore 38 – Peter Haros, DSS
• Ubique of Hobart – Lyle Hess – Christopher Brearley, KYC

Line Honours: 2 day 7 hrs 43 min 59 sec

Tilt – Marten 49 – Peter Cretan, DSS/RYCT

Sponsor:  Riversdale Estate Wines |  Starters: 24

• Mako – Farr D#54 – Phil Soley, BYC
• Prion – Lyons Mount Gay 30 – John Dryden, KYC
• Footloose – Young 88 – Stewart Geeves, RYCT
• Team Whistler – Mbd36 – David Aplin, DSS
• Ultimate Challenge – Dubois 40 – Peter Jenkins, DSS

Line Honours: 2 day 6 hrs 33 min 11 sec

The Fork in the Road – Bakewell-White – Gary Smith / Geoff White, DSS

• Philosopher – Sydney 36cr FBYD modified – Shaun Tiedemann, DSS
• Crescendo – Dufour Gib-Sea 43 – Vaughan Lynch, BYC

Line Honours: 2 day 11 hrs 50 min 45 sec

Sponsor:  Riversdale Estate Wines |  Starters: 21

• Vertigo – Summit 35 – Tim Olding, RYCV
• Talofa – Northshore 38 – Rob Cawthorn, KYC
• Heatwave – Mumm 36 – Matthew Keal, BYC
• Ambition – Custom 32 – Michael Jones, PDYC
• Rad – Radford 35I – Brent McKay, DSS/KYC
• Frontline – Elan S4 – Ian Snape, DSS

Line Honours: 2 day 2 hrs 22 min 05 sec

Sponsor: TasPorts | Starters: 31

Detail First – Farr 1104 – Scott Broadby, BYC – Divisional Winner AMS, PHS & IRC – TasPorts Perpetual Trophy

AMS Division 1

• Jazz Player –Bakewell-White Z39 – John Dryden, DSS/KYC
• Kraken – Cookson 12 – Mark Bayles/Andrew Sinclair, DSS

AMS Division 2

• Detail First – Farr 1104 – Scott Broadby, BYC
• Talofa – Northshore 38 – Rob Cawthorn, KYC
• Mr Burger (Wings Three) – Northshore 38 – Peter Haros, DSS

IRC Division 1

• Hip-Hautic – Sunfast 33 – Jean-Pierre Ravanat

IRC Division 2

• The Dog House – Austral 30 – Ambrose Coad, KYC

PHS Division 1

• Dream – Pacific 50 – Robert Green, SYC

PHS Division 2

• Twitch – Eureka 31 – Twitch Syndicate, BYC

Kraken – Cookson 12 – Mark Bayles/Andrew Sinclair

Tasports First Female – 1st Female competitor on ICR standings

Charlotte Armstrong – Jazz Payer

TASPORTS NAVIGATOR OF WINNING BOAT – 1 st Navigator on winning yacht on IRC

John Ryan – Detail First, BYC

CITY OF HOBART TROPHY – 1 st yacht under 10 metres on PHS

Twitch – Twitch Syndicate, BYC

Line Honours: 1 day 19 hrs 30 min 52 sec (new record)

Alive – Reichel/Pugh 66 – Phillip Turner – Skipper, Duncan Hine, DSS

Sponsor: TasPorts | Starters: 24

Filepro – Lyons 40 – Tim Gadsby & Graham Watkins, DSS – TasPorts Perpetual Trophy and 1st place IRC

• Filepro – Lyons 40 – Tim Gadsby and Graham Watkins, DSS

Footloose – Young 88 – Stewart Geeves, RYCT

• Rumbeat – Farr 1104 – Justin Barr, DSS
• Invincible – Farr 1104 – Bryan Walpole – RYCT

Sam Dobie – Kraken 42s – DSS

Matthew Denholm – Filepro – DSS

Line Honours: 2 day 12 hrs 46 min 12 sec

AdvantEdge – Andrew and Michelle Jones – Inglis 47, PDYC

Sponsor: Willie Smith’s | Starters: 09

Sundowner – Adams 12 – Alice Grubb and Tom Stearnes, DSS – TasPorts Perpetual Trophy and 1st place IRC

• Sundowner – Adams 12 – Alice Grubb and Tom Stearnes, DSS
• Zephyr Insurance Masters – Farr 41 Mx – Ian Johnston, DSS
• Heatwave – Mumm 36 – Matthew Keal, BYC
• Big Pup – Swarbrick – Teresa Badrock and Anton Bezemer, PDYC
• Force 11 – – Adams119 – Force Eleven Cartel, BYC

WILLIE SMITH’S NAVIGATOR OF WINNING BOAT – 1 st Navigator on winning yacht on IRC

Patrick Hyman – Sundowner, DSS

Line Honours: 2 day 13 hrs 38 min 54 sec

Fork in the Road – Gary Smith, RYCT

Sponsor: Willie Smith’s | Starters: 20

Porco Rosso – Cookson 50 – Paul McCartney, DSS – Willie Smith’s Perpetual Trophy and 1st Place IRC

Porco Rosso – Cookson 50 – Paul McCartney, DSS

• Heatwave Fish Frenzy – Mumm 36 – Matt Keal, BYC
• Sundowner – Adams 10 – Alice Grubb & Tom Stearnes, DSS
• Jazz Player – Blakewell White Z39 – Brent Mckay, DSS, KYC
• Fork in the Road – Bakewell-White – Paul McCartney, DSS

WILLIE SMITH’S NAVIGATOR OF WINNING BOAT – 1 st Navigator on winning yacht on IRC

Luke Watkins – Porco Rosso, DSS

Line Honours: 1 day 23 hrs 55 min 41 sec

Yacht Clubs: BYC (Bellerive Yacht Club), RYCT (Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania), DSS (Derwent Sailing Squadron), TYC (Tamar Yacht Club), RYCV (Royal Yacht Club of Victoria), KYC (Kettering Yacht Club), PDYC (Port Dalrymple Yacht Club)

* Under L2H race rules, the Overall Winner is the yacht with the lowest corrected time under IRC handicaps. Previously, the Overall Winner has been eligible for only one trophy and, as a result, the next three boats moved up one place in the IRC and PHS handicap categories. The rules have were changed for the 2012 L2H to enable the Overall Winner to also receive the trophies for any Divisional first places on corrected time.

* 2009 race started from Inspection Head on the Tamar River at Beauty Point instead of at Low Head at the mouth of the river, increasing the length of the race to 285 nautical miles.

* 2022 race started from Lagoon Beach at Low Head due to tide and light weather conditions. There was no result awarded for the race from Beauty Point to Low Head for this year.

Updated: 11 January 2024

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