The Three Peaks Yacht Race

 

SigiMae

Awaiting Team Photo

Team Sigimae consists of a trio of Army Officers who should be old enough or young enough to know better, allied with a couple of whippets from Illkley Harriers. Only Phil has done the race before, but that was as a runner on a multihull some time ago.
For practice we have spent a long weekend in May looking for wind on the Scottish Islands Peaks Race but at least managed to test the oars and have a good look at most of the northern half of the race course. If we can creep past the lumpy bits of Wales we should be able to find Whitehaven where the boat is normally berthed.
SigiMae is a cruiser/racer of the old school and a tadge heavy to row, but seems to move quite well with a bit of breeze. The team will be supported on land by the long suffering Jan and any one else who can be roped in. smile
We are aiming to raise some money for the SSAFA along the way, to assist in the sterling work they have done for servicemen and their dependants over many decades. You can donate or sponsor us at: http://www.justgiving.com/SigiMae

About SigiMae and the crew of SigiMae

Type Sigma 362   Length 36ft
Sail No. GBR1392T   Tilman Trophy
Race No. 15   Country United Kingdom
Sponsors   Fundraising Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Forces Help
Quotes   Media Contacts
Website http://www.justgiving.com/SigiMae  

Crew Member 1

Name Phil Newman   Gender Male
Position Bow pointer, custodian of the not so cunning plan.   Age 52
Occupation TA Officer  

Crew Member 2

Name Hugh Russell   Gender Male
Position Nav, tactician, trimmer/tweaker, voice of reason   Age 51
Occupation Army Officer  

Crew Member 3

Name Ed Lilleyman   Gender Male
Position Foredeck, genoa winch gorilla, rower, back up runner   Age 28
Occupation Army Officer

Crew Member 4

Name Jamie Hutchinson   Gender Male
Position Runner, supplier, custodian & brewmaster of 'proper' Yorkshire Tea Age 39
Occupation Health, Safety & Environment Manager

Crew Member 5

Name Brian Melia   Gender Male
Position Runner Age 45
Occupation Hospital Optometrist

Crew Member 6

Name Jan Newman   Gender Female
Position Support Age
Occupation District Nurse
06-11 6:18
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06-11 6:03
Setting up an account for our 3 Peaks Yacht adventure, no idea what I'm doing.......