The Three Peaks Yacht Race

 

White Clouds

John Donnelly

This is White Cloud’s third race with the same sailing team of John, Nick and Richard hoping to emulate her 2008 sailing performance and Ali avoiding the speeding tickets in the backup van.  While John sailed with Geoff West and Gary last year to learn tips on winning the race, the crew decided to race the boat round the Isle of Wight instead but have since had withdrawal symptoms for the Three Peaks.
Running this year are Eddie Winslow and Stuart Pitches from IlkleyHarriers.  Both are ultra runners who have recently completed Bob Graham Rounds in less than 24 hours.
John and Eddie and 2 passage crew sailed the boat from Gosport to Barmouth on Sunday 6th June non-stop.  380 miles in 59 hours.  Eddie was introduced to the boat learning sailing skills and helming her for the last hours of the passage.

About White Clouds and the crew of White Cloud ix

Type HOD 35 (35 feet)   Length
Sail No. GBR 1535R   Tilman Trophy No
Race No. 25   Country United Kingdom
Sponsors   Fundraising
Quotes White Clouds on three peaks   Media Contacts John Donnelly
Website http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/whitecloudix/  

Crew Member 1

Name John Donnelly   Gender Male
Position Skipper   Age 65
Occupation Solicitor  

Crew Member 2

Name Nick Donnelly   Gender Male
Position Crew   Age 27
Occupation Solicitor  

Crew Member 3

Name Richard Hart   Gender Male
Position Crew   Age 29
Occupation Solicitor

Crew Member 4

Name Eddie Winslow   Gender Male
Position Runner Age 41
Occupation Actuary

Crew Member 5

Name Stuart Pitches   Gender Male
Position Runner Age 40
Occupation

Crew Member 6

Name Alison Donnelly   Gender Female
Position Team support Age
Occupation Lecturer
06-19 11:37
Getting ready for start of start of three peaks Yacht race