The concept of the Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race originated when the Geilston Bay Boat Club (in southern Tasmania) suggested to the Derwent Sailing Squadron (also in southern Tasmania) that a Tasmanian yacht race from Launceston to Hobart be run annually to coincide with the Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race. This race was in 2007, for the first time, sailing the East Coast of Tasmania. Previously. this race had sailed the treacherous Tasmanian west coast The race would also be another that would finish at the time of the popular Hobart Summer Festival, which includes the Taste of Tasmania. The concept was supported by the DSS Vice Commodore Peter Geeves and the Sailing Committee and, after gaining cooperation from the Tamar Yacht Club, the race concept was confirmed. On Tuesday 30 October 2007, Hobart Lord Mayor Rob Valentine launched the race at a ceremony held at the Derwent Sailing Squadron. Attending the launch were senior representatives from Clive Peeters, Commodores from the Derwent Sailing Squadron, Bellerive Yacht Club and Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, Life Members of the Derwent Sailing Squadron, competitors and race officials.
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