Australian
Three Peaks Race ® . 
Operated by The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania.
Australian
Three Peaks Race ® .
Race Legacy Continues at RYCT
The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania is proud to announce the next chapter of the legendary Australian Three Peaks Race, with long-time race founder and organiser Alastair Douglas OAM formally signing an agreement with the Club as stewardship of the event moves into a new era.
For decades, the Australian Three Peaks Race has stood as one of Tasmania's great endurance adventures, combining offshore yacht racing with mountain running across some of the state's most spectacular landscapes.
Signing the agreement at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania is Alastair Douglas OAM on behalf the the Three Peaks Race Committee and Vice Commodore Rob Greenwell for the RYCT.
From Beauty Point to Flinders Island, Coles Bay and finally Hobart, competitors have tested themselves against Bass Strait, Tasmania's rugged mountains, weather systems and endurance limits in an event unlike any other in Australia.
Much of the event's success and longevity has come through the dedication of Alastair Douglas and the volunteer committee who built the race over many years, establishing a passionate community around the event and creating a legacy within Tasmanian sailing and adventure sport.
Now, with the support of The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, that legacy will continue.
Vice Commodore Rob Greenwell said the Club recognised the historical importance of the race and the opportunity to secure its future.
“The Australian Three Peaks Race is part of Tasmania's sporting and maritime history. We are honoured to work alongside Alastair Douglas and those involved in building the event, and we look forward to helping carry it forward into the future.”
RYCT General Manager Ed Bourchier said the event aligns strongly with the Club's vision for participation, adventure sailing and major event development.
“This race captures everything unique about Tasmania, offshore sailing, endurance, wilderness, regional communities and resilience. We see enormous potential in growing the event while respecting its heritage.”
The revived Australian Three Peaks Race is currently planned for Easter 2027 and has already generated strong interest from sailors, runners, volunteers, tourism operators and media organisations both within Tasmania and interstate.
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