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Newsletter of the Hydro Tasmania Three Peaks Race
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In this editionWelcome Welcome
A number of first time competitors look likely to line up at Beauty Point on Good Friday, 10th April 2009. While it is always great to renew friendships with competitors from past races it is also very nice to greet and make welcome new competitors to this unique event. Competitor NewsLast issue of Speaks had a story about John Brierley's magnificent refitted catamaran Deguello. Unfortunately we have to report that John has a further task in hand to have Deguello sailing again after the catamaran lost its mast in early January while cruising the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. John hopes to have the cat ready for sea with a new mast by late March. A long voyage to the start line again will be made by Bruce and Suzanne Arms who will
sail their Big Wave Rider from Queensland for the Easter race. Bruce and Suzanne have Big Wave Rider is a 46 foot Chamberlin designed catamaran distinctive in its pink paintwork. It has the capacity of challenging the other Chamberlin designed catamaran, the well sailed and line honours winner of past races in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Shearwater Pure Sprouts skippered by Phillip Marshall from Devonport. Runners on the Crew RegisterAs happens every year there are numerous runners and some sailors keen to join teams. So far seventeen have registered looking for placement. While most applicants are from Tasmania there are many from New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and New Zealand. You might be able to assist these people by referring a team needing crew to the crew register by or convincing a yacht owner to enter as competent runners are available to join their team. Race Entry FormsRace entry forms are available for download on the race website. Entries should be lodged by the end of February. |
With
little more than two months until the start of the 2009 Hydro Tasmania Three Peaks
Race there is growing activity from competitors and the organising committee preparing
for the 21st annual race. 
spent
some time in Tasmania in recent months assisting a number of catamaran builders with
numerous tasks on their new vessels.New EPIRBs compulsory from 1 February 2009
While I am sure that you have seen the publicity about the requirement to upgrade your Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons this is a reminder to look soon at buying a new version as stocks might be limited.
The old analogue tone transmitting EPIRB, commonly known as 121/243 EPIRBs, became obsolete from 1 February 2009. The new digital EPIRBs that transmit on 406 MHz as well as on the aircraft frequency 121.5 MHz use a new satellite system that does not allow the old EPIRBs to work.
The new 406 EPIRBs must now to be used for marine and personal use and are also required by bushwalkers. It is suggested that replacement EPIRBs are obtained sooner rather than later as the demand may well outstrip supply leaving some not properly equipped in time for the Easter race.
Obsolete EPIRBs can be returned to your retailer for proper disposal.
Australian Three Peaks Race
The
First 20 years.
A collectors book in colour and black and white ideal for past competitors, volunteers and followers of the race providing the reader with a year by year history and photographs. 102 pages. Copies can be ordered on the website.
Price: AUD $20.00
(Plus Postage and Packaging $7.50 in Australia). For multiple copies Postage and Packaging is $7.50
a copy in Tasmania and $11.00 per copy to mainland Australia.
BOOK YOUR TAMAR RIVER CRUISES THREE PEAKS CRUISE
GOOD
FRIDAY 10 APRIL 2009
The Cruise
9.30am Depart Home Point for Beauty Point. On route, morning tea and a light lunch will be served. On arrival, guests will disembark to join the festivities on the Beauty Point Wharf.
1.20pm Guests board the Tamar Odyssey and we cruise to the race start area to watch the start and then follow the race almost to the heads.
5.30pm Arrive back at Home Point.
Early
Bookings are Essential and payment is required up front.
Fares: Adult $109.00
Concession: $99.00
Child: $70.00
Bookings Phone: (03) 6334 9900 between 7am and 10pm
Rule Changes
The race rules have been amended for yachts arriving at Flinders Island. All yachts, regardless of the race division in which they are entered, are now required to pass to the south of Little Dog Island whether arriving or departing Lady Barron.
The other change is for the Fully Crewed Division. The route into Lady Barron will follow the recognised shipping channels through Franklin Sound passing to the north of Tin Kettle Island and south of Little Dog Island as shown on the Australian Hydrographic chart AUS 179 Approaches to Lady Barron following the leads.
Important Dates for 2009
Easter in 2009 is Good Friday, 10th April 2009.
Race entries close Friday, 27 February 2009
Welcome Party at Port Dalrymple Yacht Club, 6.00 pm Thursday 9th April 2009.
Race start, 2.00 pm Good Friday, 10 April 2009
"Post Race Brag" party at race finish, 6.00 pm Tuesday, 14 April 2009
Presentation Dinner, 7.00 pm Saturday, 18 April 2009
Sponsors
The Hydro Tasmania Three Peaks Race is sponsored by Hydro Tasmania, Tasmanian Ports Corporation (Tasports), Tamar Marine, AAA Self Storage, Datacall, Telstra Countrywide, Bokprint, WIN Television, The Examiner, TPS Signs.
The Race Committee is indebited to these generous and loyal sponsors without whom this race could not be conducted. Please consider these businesses whenever you can to be part of your business too.
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