Three Peaks Yacht Race
As a rather move adventurous alternative to the National Three Peaks Challenge,
and seen as a purer and more environmentally friendly version, the Three Peaks Yacht
Race involves sailing from Fort William, to Whitehaven, and finishing at Barmouth
- or the other way around.
This version of the Challenge in available in various forms, depending on whether
you would prefer to take part in a large organised race, or organise your own.
The PowerBar Three Peaks Yacht Race
The PowerBar Three Peaks Yacht Race is the yearly, organised and regulated version
- this also involves set team sizes of three sailors and two runners. Eighteen miles
of cycling and seventy-two miles of running are required, as well as 389 miles of
difficult costal sailing, making this rather more strenuous than the typical National
Three Peaks Challenge attempt. To take part you must register in time, bearing in
mind that there is a maximum of twenty-five entries so you will need to be quick.
A fun days sailing on the South coast.
Three Peaks Yacht Race maps
It also should not be forgotten that it is perfectly possible to organise an individual
Three Peaks Challenge attempt, outside of any organised race conditions, to raise
money for charity. This would allow sailors to complete the Challenge in their chosen
goal time, without the need to run seventy-two miles and cycle eighteen.
Anyone considering organising their own sea bound version of the National Three
Peaks Challenge for environmental reasons should bear in mind that it is only within
the capability of reasonably well experienced sailors. Alterations to the Three
Peaks Yacht Race structure could include increased cycling distances, or perhaps
using public transport.
See purer Three Peaks Challenges.