Audére Sailing Tasmania

30/12/2024

The more the merrier :)

Join us at the Squadron tomorrow, 31 December, for the Willie Smith's Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race Prize Presentations!

Enjoy a gourmet BBQ available for purchase starting at 12 noon, followed by the prize presentations at 1 pm.

It’s set to be a lovely afternoon, so bring your friends and relax on the lawn with a refreshing drink after the presentations. We can’t wait to see you there!

Derwent Sailing Squadron | Willie Smith's Cider | Tamar Yacht Club | TasPorts

30/12/2024

We’ll be putting together a recap of the race shortly, but in the meantime check out this slice of action of the teaming sending it across the Bass Strait on the first evening of the Willie Smith's Cider Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race

30/12/2024

And the results are in! Absolutely sensational effort by all the teams, but in no way biased, especially to our crew! Half of which had never sailed the boat and all of which had to overcome some sort of challenge during the race!!!

All boats have now crossed the finish line, and the results are final for this years Willie Smith's Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race!

Another fantastic race, with all competitors safely docked at Elizabeth Street Pier.

RESULTS: https://dssinc-results.org/results/2024/summer/l2h2024/series.htm

Congratulations to the skippers and crews for their tremendous efforts. A big thank you goes out to the amazing volunteers who make this event such a success:

⛵️ Tamar Yacht Club Flag Officers and Volunteers: For their outstanding meals and marina facilities during pre-race preparations.
⛵️ Tamar Yacht Club Race Officer, Tom Bain: For starting the race.
⛵️ Castray Box Finish Volunteers: For their dedication in monitoring the finish line.
⛵️ Docking Crews: For tirelessly assisting boats into Elizabeth Street Pier at all hours.
⛵️ Race Information Village Volunteers: For providing essential support and information to competitors and spectators alike.

Join us at the Squadron tomorrow, 31 December, for prize presentations at 1pm. Gourmet BBQ available for purchase from 12 midday.

Derwent Sailing Squadron | Tamar Yacht Club | Willie Smith's Cider | TasPorts

28/12/2024

And that’s another L2H put to bed… welcome to all the competitors and make sure you’re there to cheer on those who are still out there and coming home!!!

Welcome home - Audére Sailing Tasmania - Andrew Sinclair and crew

3rd home with a finish time of 07:43:17- 29 December 2024

Congratulations on a great race.

28/12/2024

The homestretch… hello Hobart… 7am ish arrival (we hope)

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28/12/2024

And through it all, wind, rain, waves, gear malfunctions and some ‘quiet moments’… we’re still all smiles.

Willie Smith's Cider Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race Derwent Sailing Squadron

28/12/2024

27/12/2024

Well this some excellent news to wake up to :)

Audere Scores a Hat Trick in the Beauty Point to Low Head Race!

After an awesome start, Audére Sailing Tasmania (Andrew Sinclair) has dominated the first race, Beauty Point to Low Head, securing victories in PHS, IRC, and ORC . This impressive performance marks three out of three for the team in the first race of the L2H Series. Times for this race were recorded as the fleet rounded the Farewell Beacon at Low Head.

As the race continues toward Hobart, Audere will aim to stay in touch with Fork in the Road (Gary Smith), keeping itself firmly in contention for line honours and the main race from Beauty Point to Hobart (race 2).

The first results also highlighted strong performances from other competitors. Sassy (Tim White) took 2nd place in PHS, closely followed by Invincible (Bryan Walpole) in 3rd. In IRC, Scaramouche (Anthony Williams) claimed 2nd, with Prion Racing (Donovan Oak/Jory Linscott) rounding out the podium in 3rd.

While Fork in the Road Yachting was the first to reach Low Head, it also secured 2nd place in ORC, with Prion continuing its consistent form to take 3rd.

The 6.03pm radio sked confirmed positions as the fleet heads into Banks Strait.

The fleet now presses on toward Hobart, with plenty of excitement still to come as the race unfolds.

RESULTS: https://dssinc-results.org/results/2024/summer/l2h2024/series.htm

Derwent Sailing Squadron | Tamar Yacht Club | Willie Smith's Cider | TasPorts | IRC Rating | ORC - Offshore Racing Congress

Words/photo: Colleen Darcey

27/12/2024

Some times what goes up does not necessarily want to come down, the team tackled a rather reluctant headsail at dawn this morning, but in the end persistence paid off and we didn’t have to sacrifice the sail so we could get the kite up…. Phew!

We’re back in full send it mode now with Schoeten Island firmly in our sights!

27/12/2024

The end of Day 1 and we’re watching the sun set off Waterhouse Island…

It’s been a fun couple of hours, with winds so consistently above 30, some gnarly waves crashing over the top, but still all smiles and looking forward to dinner.