Design: 14.0m Chamberlin bridge deck catamaran
Division: 1 - Main Racing

Crew: Steven Toth (0), Huskisson NSW; Kanga Birtles (0), Huskisson NSW; Jacqui Guy (6) runner, Hobart; Louise Provin (0) runner, Fife Scotland.

A new team in the Three Peaks Race with no previous form but should perform well with an experienced racing crew. Supported by two experienced long-distance female runners, the successful Jacqui Guy who will be doing her 7th Three Peaks Race and Louise Provin from Scotland. A first time in Australia for Louise, she has competing in many similar long distance events such as the Scottish Islands Peaks Race, the 43 mile Devil o' the Highlands Race which has approximately 7000 ft of climbing and many long mountain races including the Karrimor and Lowe Alpine two day mountain marathons. Louise is also keeping alive the Scottish connection with this race as many Scottish runners have competed over the years.

Crewman Kanga Birtles is well known in sailing circles for his long distance sailing voyages. He will be renewing an old contest with Robin Chamberlin and Terry Travers when he took line honours ahead of them in the double-handed 1998 Trans Tasman Race. Kanga set an unofficial record in 1999 for sailing around Australia (since bettered) and came fifth in the 1991 BOC Race Around the World.

Designed by Robin Chamberlin, Queensland, the newly launched catamaran Incinerator joins two other regular competitors from this design stable, Orana Respite Mersey Pharmacy, the winner in the last three years and the well performed Slingshot from Devonport.

Design: 13.0m Adams monohull sloop
Division: 1 - Main Racing

Crew: Jason van Zetten (2), Launceston Tas; Shayne Hanson (0), Burnie Tas; Mark Kopplemen (0), Cremorne Tas; Rod Barnes (4) runner, Newnham Tas; Tim Piper (0) runner, Launceston Tas.

This yacht has competed a number of times in this race, skippered by Peter Hesketh. Recently purchased by Jason it will be his first race as a skipper.

An experienced ocean racing crew with strong runners will make this team very competitive but they are aware of the variables that the race can throw in the face of competitors to change a teams fortune.

Design: Radford 14m monohull sloop
Division: 3 - Fully Crewed Racing

Crew: Richard Edmunds (15), Sidmouth Tas; Phillippa Edmunds (2), Sidmouth Tas; Phil O'Sign (12), Low Head Tas; Aaron Tidey (2), Hillwood Tas; David Milne (6), Windermere Tas; Alan Graham (2), Launceston Tas; Richard Bishop (2), Launceston Tas; Steve Bense (6) runner, Launceston Tas; Lloyd Febey (14) runner, Burnie Tas; Mark Bailey (0), Sisters Hills Tas.

A previous race winner and one of the most experienced teams in the race, Wildcard can be guaranteed to be pushed hard for a good result. Richard's philosophy in competing in the fully crewed division is to give his weekend crew the experience of a Three Peaks Race even with 10 people on the boat sharing the duties.

Runner Lloyd Febey has the remarkable record of having competed in 14 previous races, all as a runner. Such is Lloyd's dedication to running he has not had to buy a boat to avoid the mountains. Lloyd also has the honour of being the oldest runner.

Design: Radford 14
Division: 1 Main Racing

Crew: Nick Edmunds (15) Sidmouth Tas; Ross Edmunds (6), Sidmouth Tas; Sam Edmunds (7), Sidmouth Tas; David Wright (15) runner, Bridgenorth Tas; Sam Thompson (2) runner, Launceston Tas.

One of the most experienced teams in the race that also can be relied to perform well. Retired last year to assist another competitor Haphazard will be keen to ensure they are well placed this year. They will be playing their race experience against some stiff competition in this year's race.

Design: Hick 50
Division: 1 - Main Racing

Crew: Ivan Macfadyen (0), Floraville NSW; Daniel McRoe (0), Bittern Vic; Glen Macfadyen (0), Floraville NSW; Sean Clauson (1) runner, Taroona Tas; Matt Dalziel (3) runner, Kingston Tas.

Ivan and his wife sailed Funnel Web in the Melbourne to Osaka race in 2003 so they are well experienced in short-handed sailing. Taking the Three Peaks Race as a warm-up for the double handed trans Tasman Race later April/May they are looking forward to meeting new people, gaining their sea legs, having fun and hopefully doing well. Their enthusiasm says that they will be giving their all for a top finish.

This is not the biggest yacht to have competed in the Three Peaks Race but certainly has the deepest draft of all current and past competitors. Ivan has done careful homework on the navigation required in some of the shallower waters and bearing in mind that Funnel Web Spiders will not be taking any short cuts, they will be a big force to reckon with by other teams.

Ivan's quote: "I consider it a blessing from above that I am a sailor and not a runner!"

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Design: Beneteau Oceanis 361
Division: 2 - Cruising Division

Crew: Anthony Cook (0) runner, Victoria; Tony Mowbray (0), NSW; James (0) runner, NSW; Malcolm Roe (0) runner, Hunters Hill NSW; Kit (0), NSW; Scott (0), NSW; Rod Dalzeil (0), Vic; Brodie Dixon (0) runner, NSW.

With a large crew sailing in the Cruising Division, Anthony Cook and his team should have a comfortable trip and be able to better appreciate the scenery as they sail past some of Tasmania's most scenic coastline. The crew, all first time Three Peaks competitors will be on a steep learning curve learning from many of the experienced teams. Yes it happens in the Three Peaks where the experienced teams share their knowledge to make the experience of newcomers all the better.

"Who are we? A collection of friends, from diverse backgrounds in search of adventure and a challenge over the Easter break. We are out to prove that normal everyday people can participate in extraordinary challenges and have fun at the same time. (The fun part is yet to be proven!)."

Yacht skipper Tony Mowbray who circumnavigator who the planet solo in an Australian record time and has just returned from sailing to Antarctica is looking forward to this exciting Three Peaks Race adventure as part of the Harris Scarfe team.

Design: Farr 37
Division: 3 - Fully Crewed Racing

Crew: Alf Doedens (1), Kingston Tas; Benn Morgan (0), Lindisfarne Tas; Aaron Murray (0), Bellerive Tas; Adrian Maynard (0), Sandy Bay Tas; Mike Wearne (1), Hobart Tas; Les Savage (10) runner, Devonport Tas; Vlastik Skvaril (0) runner, Burnie Tas; Damien Killalea (4), Hobart Tas.

As one of five Farr 37 yachts in Hobart Alf Doedens and his team is keen to have a good result. Alf crewed with another team last year and enjoyed the race so much he had to get his own team this year and compete in his own boat.

Design: Simpson 11.6 metre catamaran
Division: 1 - Main Racing

Crew: Peter Newman (0), Devonport Tas; Peter Phillips (0), Latrobe Tas; Jamie Cooper (2) runner, Lilydale Tas; David Sweetman (4) runner, Penguin Tas; Nigel Harris (1), Devonport Tas.

Launched in 1999 having been built by the owner, this catamaran will give the team a comfortable and quick ride to Hobart and, like any yacht given favourable conditions could surprise many other competitors.

Design: 11.4 m Chamberlin catamaran
Division: 1 - Main Racing (Tilman)

Crew: Robin Chamberlin (9), Qld; Terry Travers (6), Devonport Tas; Peter Fletcher (8), Lenah Valley Tas; Nigel Aylott (5) runner, Emerald Vic; Michael Wheatley (0) Vic.

Winner in 2001, 2002 and 2003 this team has decided on a change in their objectives. Entering in the Tilman Trophy section of the Main Racing Division, Terry has been seen by observant residents of East Devonport jogging to gain fitness to gain essential Tilman points.

Raising Funds for the Orana Respite Centre in Devonport, the home was originally established privately by Norma Jamieson (now MLC) when she saw a need for such a service in the community, purchasing the original properties herself almost 20 years ago. It is constantly faced with a fund-raising battle to give respite to full time carers. Patients receive 24 hour care for weeks at a time when needed.

One of three Chamberlin designed entrants in this year's race, this team has the runs on the board and whatever the sailing conditions will be difficult to beat.

Design: Robinson 12
Division: 3 - Fully Crewed Racing

Crew: Julian Robinson (0), Deviot Tas; Phil Gaunt (0), Deviot Tas; Patrick McKenna (0), Newstead Tas; John Claridge (0), Karoola Tas; Richard Eccleston (5), Tarraginidi Qld; Darren Pithie (2), Brighton East Vic.

Not much is known on the performance of this team other than that the runners have had very good performances with other teams in past years. The yacht built by the owner Julian Robinson and launched in 1999 came a creditable third in the 2003 Melbourne to Launceston Race. The Three Peaks Race will be its second major race.

The sailors have considerable ocean miles between them so will be able to confidently push the boat well to its handicap.

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