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Launceston to Hobart Yacht set for a record fleet



4:21 AM Tue 30 Nov 2010 GMT
'Tasmania's Minister for Sport and recreation David O'Byrne and Derwent Sailing Squadron Commodore Peter Geeves with the Governor's Teapot, one of the historic trophies for the Sargisons Jewellers and Natuzzi Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race, launched today by the Minister' Peter Campbell &copy Click Here to view large photo
Australia's newest and fastest growing ocean race, the Sargisons Jewellers and Natuzzi Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race around the spectacular east coast of Tasmania, looks certain to attract a record fleet of between 35 and 40 boats this year. Starting on Monday, 27 December, organisers are predicting an ongoing lift in entries for the fourth edition of the 280 nautical mile race from the Tamar River in the north of the State to Derwent River in the south. This will make it second only to the 66-year-old Sydney Hobart as the biggest annual ocean race fleet to finish at Tasmania's ...


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