Three Peaks Race - Jessica Watson to contest
by Terry Travers on 19 Jan 2012
Large crowds line the wharf and river banks to watch the start of the Three Peaks Race - H&R Block Three Peaks Race 2012 Paul Scambler
H&R Block Three Peaks Race - Fresh from a three month campaign skippering a competitive Sydney 38 in the recent Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, internationally renowned sailor Jessica Watson will take a more 'relaxing' role when she returns to Tasmania at Easter.
Jessica will sail as crew aboard the 14m catamaran MTA Big Wave Rider skippered by fellow solo sailor Bruce Arms, the project manager during her solo unassisted circumnavigation.
'The H&R Block Three Peaks is a great event that has been on my 'to-do' list for a while. So I'm looking forward to contesting my first race this year with my friends Bruce and Suzanne Arms on Big Wave Rider,' said Watson. 'Having mountain runners as part of our team will be a unique experience. Thankfully I'm a sailor! '
Contested annually since 1989, the H&R Block Three Peaks Race is a unique team competition comprising three short-handed offshore sailing legs totalling 335 nautical miles, and three mountain running legs totalling 133 kilometres with an overall ascent of 2646 metres. During the three days of racing competitors will travel through some of Tasmania’s most scenic coastline.
'Sailing in Tasmanian waters is a challenge I enjoy. The bonus this time is that the course will take us right in amongst the spectacular scenery of the Bass Strait Islands and Tasmania's stunning East Coast' said Watson.
The 2012 race starts at 2pm on Good Friday, April 6th at Beauty Point in Northern Three Peaks Race website
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