Design: Pearson 11m
Division: 2 - Cruising

Crew: Graham Stevenson (1) sailor, Kettering Tas; Alison Turnbull (0) sailor, Kettering Tas; Tim Malone (4) sailor, Kettering Tas; Rod Andrewartha (5) runner, Bellerive Tas; Phillip Cock (1) runner, Somerset Tas.

As a first time entry for owners Stevenson and Turnbull in their American designed Pearson 11 metre sloop launched in 1981 they have enlisted plenty of experience to assist in their adventure.

Design: Mumm 36 sloop
Division: 3 - Fully Crewed Racing

Crew: Jeff Cordell (15), Tranmere Tas; David McFarlane (9), Legana Tas; Andrew Davison (5) sailor, Hobart Tas; Stephen Catchpool (2) sailor, Battery Point Tas; Darryn White (4) sailor, Cambridge Tas; Michael Viney (2) sailor, Blackmans Bay Tas; Andrew Bowerman (2) runner, Rokeby Tas; Rick Pilkington (0) runner, Kings Meadows Tas.

Jeff and his team are great race supporters and ensure that they maximise the race's spirit of goodwill, cameraderie and adventure. While the runners will look for some personal best times, overall "the race is about being part of a team".

Design: Radford 14
Division: 1 - Main Racing

Crew: Nick Edmunds (16) sailor, Sidmouth Tas; Ross Edmunds (7) sailor, Sidmouth Tas; Sam Edmunds (8) sailor, Sidmouth Tas; David Wright (16) runner, Bridgenorth Tas; Lloyd Febey (14) runner, Burnie 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: 14.0m Chamberlin bridge deck catamaran
Division: 1 - Main Racing

Crew: Steven Toth (1), Huskisson NSW; Noel Elliot (0) sailor, Cullburra NSW; Nash Stahner (0) sailor, Summerville Vic; Jacqui Guy (7) runner, Hobar Tast; Jen Brown (0) runner, Hobart Tas.

A fast and comfortable vessel that has serious potential for a top result although Steve's aim is principally to have a good time.

While this is a fast yacht, the team will have a relatively comfortable ride even if the going is tough. Steve will be taking a documentary cameraman with him as far as Flinders Island.

Design: 11.28 m sloop
Division: 2 - Cruising

Crew: Bob Tanner (0), sailor, Vic; Adam Manders (0) sailor, Highett Vic; Robert van Aken (0) sailor, Prahan Vic; Warren Holst (0) runner, Mornington Vic; Karl Strode-Penny (0) runner, Hobart Tas.

This team's runners who have competed in many Australian and overseas endurance events now add the sailing part to their individual challenges. The sailors have had this event on their agenda for some years and are now able to all be together for their first Three Peaks Race.

Design: Farr 37
Division: 3 - Fully Crewed Racing

Crew: David Taylor (0), sailor, Sandy Bay Tas; Graeme McKibben (0) sailor, Blackmans Bay Tas; Vivian Parish (0) sailor, Hobart Tas; Stuart Watson (0) Hobart Tas; Andrew Greene (0) sailor, Lenah Valley Tas; Mike Timperon (1) sailor, Howrah Tas; Jane Crosswell (0) runner, Sandy Bay Tas; Dale Lancaster (1) runner, Somerset Tas.

The Farr 37 is a good windward performer so while the sailors will look for headwinds it will not please the runners. Jane represented naming rights sponsor Hydro Tasmania during last year's race has decided to take the extra step in involvement to compete as a runner.

This team is expected to give a solid result through a consistent performance on land and sea even though for most, it is their first Three Peaks Race.

Design: Robinson 12
Division: 3 - Fully Crewed Racing

Crew: Julian Robinson (1) sailor, Deviot Tas; Rodney Lockhart (2) sailor, Gravelly Beach Tas; Patrick McKenna (1) sailor, Newstead Tas; John Claridge (1) runner, Karoola Tas; Paul Badcock (0) sailor, Riverside Tas; Chris Hills (0) runner, Riverside Tas; Peter Martain (0) sailor, West Launceston Tas.

Designed and built by the owner this yacht competed for the first time last year. Julian and his crew won the prestigious Rudder Cup in 2004 and will be a force to contend with in the fully crewed race division.

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

Crew: Jason van Zetten (2) sailor, Launceston Tas; Mark Koppleman (1) sailor, Cremorne Tas; Shayne Hansen (1) sailor, Burnie Tas; Tim Piper (1) runner, Launceston Tas; Patrick Mickan (0) runner, Turramurra NSW.

With a strong running team and a fast yacht, Jason plans an all out assault for a win. New recruit Patrick Mickan comes with an excellence performance from a recent Cradle Mountain run and will team well with Tim Piper. The sailing crew achieved a good result in the last Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and from their experience in last year's Three Peaks is looking to push the top fancied teams.

Design: Adams 10.
Division: 1 - Main Racing
Tliman Trophy entrant

Crew: Ben Fasnacht (4) sailor/runner, Blackmans Bay; Angus Sprott (8) sailor/runner, Margate Tas; Andrew Ostler (8) sailor/runner; Howden Tas; Stuart Lawless (2) sailor/runner, Bonnett Hill Tas; Adrian Young (0) runner.

Always an interesting team with the five crew running the last mountain leg to maximise Tilman points. Some older crews have beaten them for the Tilman Trophy but this team, in various crew combinations, has won the coveted Tilman Trophy more than any other team.

Tilman points have been gained through the teams raising funds to donate to the Asian Tsunami disaster and the Cancer Council Tasmania's Relay for Life.

The team says: The race "has all the challenges one could ask for and which require crews to work together just to have the fulfillment of reaching the finish".

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

Crew: Peter Newman (1), Devonport Tas; Jamie Cooper (3) sailor, Lilydale Tas; Don Kidd (0) sailor, Ulverstone Tas; Allan Hood (0) runner, West Hobart Tas; Aubrey Hendricks (0) runner.

This team expects to put to good use the experience gained from their first Three Peaks Race last year. Built by the owner, Plan Four is another yacht that will give a comfortable and quick trip to Hobart.

Design: Van Der Stadt 10.25 m sloop
Division: 2 - Cruising

Crew: Greg Hall (1) sailor, Legana Tas; Kelvyn Dexter (1) sailor, Grindalwald Tas; Myron Tarnawski (1) sailor, Riverside Tas; Les Savage (11) runner, Devonport Tas; Ben Savage (0) runner, Devonport Tas.

Another father/son combination that will put in a solid performance. This team is looking to improve on last year's performance when they were last but repeat the fun!

Design: 11.8 m sloop
Division: 1 - Main Racing

Crew: Ross Clark (2) sailor, Exeter Tas; Nicholas Clark (0) sailor/runner, Exeter Tas; Michael Smith (0) sailor, Launceston Tas; Kelvyn Marshall (0) runner Vic; Mark Padgett (1) runner, Summerhill Tas.

This will be the first race for Ross' new yacht that is bigger and more comfortable that his previous yacht raced some years ago.

Quote: "At some point I will question my sanity but it's too good a challenge to pass up."

Design: Chamberlin 9 catamaran
Division: 1 - Main Racing

Crew: Phillip Marshall (10), Devonport Tas; Steve Walker (8), Wynyard Tas; Charlie Nolan (0), Mt Nelson Tas; Mark Guy (7) runner, Hobart Tas; Paul McKenzie (5) runner, Launceston Tas.

A very well sailed and fast catamaran that will push its bigger rivals to the limit is again hoping for a win. Having been in second place on a number of occasions they are looking for their share of luck this year for a winning run. We can be sure that the yacht will be fast on the water so long as big headwinds are not experienced. The runners are likely to post some of the best ruin times for the race.

Passing Low Head Lighthouse in 2004.

Photo: Paul Scambler