Launceston to Hobart: Yachtsman's thwarted bid for repeat performance

10:38 AM Mon 20 Dec 2010 GMT

'Start of the 2009 Launceston to Hobart race off Inspection Head wharf on the Tamar River' Peter Campbell &copy Click Here to view large photo

Prominent Launceston yachtsman Richard Fischer will be unable to repeat his overall handicap victory in next week?s Sargisons Jewellers and Natuzzi Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race, despite competing with a new, state-of-the-art, French-built boat. The new boat, an imported Beneteau 45 named Believe-Sundance Marine, arrived at the Tamar Yacht Club marina at Beauty Point only 10 days ago to be prepared for the 285 nautical mile race that starts from Inspection Head next Monday, 27 December at 3pm. While the yacht will meet all safety and stability requirements, Fisher has been unable to have it measured in time to receive ...

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by Peter Campbell