Latitude Offshore Racing

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14/10/2026

THINK YOU’RE READY FOR THREE PEAKS? ⛰️⛵

Training for the Australian Three Peaks Race isn’t just about running.
It’s about preparing your body — and your mind — for days of sailing, steep mountain terrain, limited sleep and constantly changing conditions.

It’s a challenge of sailing + running + endurance + teamwork + resilience and preparation starts long before the boats leave the start line.
So, what does it take to get ready?

🏃 BUILD YOUR ENDURANCE
Long trail runs, hikes and back-to-back sessions help build the aerobic engine you’ll need to keep moving when the kilometres start to add up.

⛰️ TRAIN FOR THE CLIMB — AND THE DESCENT
Three Peaks means steep ascents, rough terrain and some seriously demanding descents. Get comfortable on hills and strengthen your legs to handle both directions.

🎒 GET USED TO CARRYING A LOAD
Your mountain legs aren’t a leisurely Sunday stroll. Train with the pack and equipment you’ll need to carry so race day doesn’t come as a surprise.

🌙 TRAIN WHEN IT’S DARK
The race doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. Get out with your headlamp and practise moving confidently on trails in the dark.

🌧️ DON’T WAIT FOR PERFECT WEATHER
Wind. Rain. Cold. Mud. The Tasmanian mountains can throw plenty at you. Training in uncomfortable conditions helps make race conditions feel a little less daunting.

🥪 PRACTISE YOUR FUEL & RECOVERY
Learn what your body can handle while running and hiking, and practise eating and drinking on the move. Just as importantly, understand how you perform when sleep is limited.

💪 BUILD RESILIENCE
Perhaps the biggest part of Three Peaks training is learning to keep going when you’re tired, uncomfortable and a long way from the finish.

2027 competitors — how is your training going?

27/08/2026

Between winter series racing we’ve hauled the boat out for a birthday , fresh anti-foul, a polish and dropped the rudder tool a look at the rudder bearings and some maintenance.
Big thanks to the crew who helped got properly down and dirty – legends.
Back in the water soon and ready for the Summer of racing ahead.

13/08/2026

Sailing double-handed with an asymmetric kite is all about clear jobs and good teamwork. There is a lot happening.

I stay on helm, steer, look after the main and the overall course, pull the tack on, and the sheet. Mat rigs the tack and pull it right out to the end of pulpit. We don't have a bowsprit. Hoists the halyard and sets the kite. In the photo below we had to go down wind for a couple of seconds to blow out the twist before hotting up. Sound easy? Practice practice practice.

Get it right and it works great.

13/08/2026

Why we chose the Actisense (Active Research Ltd) W2K-2

We selected the Actisense W2K-2 because it combines proven reliability with the exact capabilities our campaign needs. And theyvare dedicated to continually upgrading and improving their products.

Its rugged IP67 housing and Actisense “Reliability Built-In” design ensure it can withstand the harsh marine environment without failure. The built-in data logger (supporting micro-SD cards up to 128 GB) continuously records every NMEA 2000 message, giving us a complete, timestamped voyage log essential for analysis, verification and post-attempt review.

Actisense-i diagnostic tools let us monitor network health, bus voltage and connected devices in real time, so we can quickly identify and resolve any issues before they affect the attempt. At the same time, the gateway streams data wirelessly to laptops, tablets and smartphones (with seamless conversion to NMEA 0183), allowing the whole team to view live navigation, performance and system data without cables.

Low power draw (only 2 LEN), dual Access-Point/Client Wi-Fi modes, strong security and full NMEA 2000 certification complete a compact, professional solution that simply works when it matters most.

13/08/2026

Two-handed sailing is hard but when the boat is balanced. You know when you're sailing to your rating.

11/08/2026

Double-handed is good, because you have to do everything and you are always busy

You are very much more involved with the boat. Your tacking, navigating, changing sails, gybing doing the work of a full crew. It is challenging and exhilarating.

01/08/2026

We’ve put the entry in— and we’re teaming up to raise funds for a charity (details coming soon!). More information coming soon.

13/07/2026

Quick video acing double handed

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On the wind double trouble from the deck ...