Sailing on the Derwent - Hobartians say, 'What winter chill?'

3:34 PM Tue 18 May 2010 GMT

'Windless winter day on Hobart’s River Derwent.' Peter Campbell &copy

Tasmanian sailors seem oblivious to the chillier weather of late autumn and early winter when it comes to competitive racing on the Derwent. But they do wear thermals or wet suits when on the water. Before dawn on any weekday, one can see a fleet of Laser and Sabots milling around on Sullivan's Cove under the guidance of Yachting Tasmania head coach Richard Scarr as he prepares them for a tilt at the Queensland Youth championships in June. In recent weeks, more than 40 keelboats have been competing in the Derwent Sailing Squadron's Autumn Two Handed Series that ended last ...

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by Peter Campbell