The Three Peaks Yacht Race

Barmouth to Fort William

Start of Three Peaks Yacht Race off Barmouth

Sail up the wild West Coast and run to the summits of Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis, the highest peaks of Wales, England & Scotland. A classic adventure race for teams of runners and sailors, since 1977.

2015 Race Photos

Relaxing before the start

Team Grand Slam, not stressed at all! (3 Peaks Yacht Race 2015.)

Waiting to go

The race fleet lines up at Barmouth. (3 Peaks Yacht Race 2015.)

Underway

Close racing off the start line. (3 Peaks Yacht Race 2015.)

Wet, wet, wet

It can be like that on Snowdon sometimes! (3 Peaks Yacht Race 2015.)

Wight Rose Arrive at Whitehaven

With bikes aboard Wight Rose prepare for the Scafell Pike stage. (3 Peaks Yacht Race 2015.)

Coming down the mountain

Almost at the foot of Scafell Pike - the Wasdale Head Inn is in sight. (3 Peaks Yacht Race 2015.)

Over the brow

There are some big climbs on the ride back to Whitehaven. (3 Peaks Yacht Race 2015.)

Freewheeling

The final part of the ride to Whitehaven is all downhill into town. (3 Peaks Yacht Race 2015.)

A cuddle before mum climbs Ben Nevis

Time for a tender moment at Corpach. (3 Peaks Yacht Race 2015.)

Setting off for Ben Nevis

Leaving Corpach loch for Ben Nevis. (3 Peaks Yacht Race 2015.)

Kings of the Mountains

Alex Pilkington and Stuart Walker off Wight Rose. Setting off up Ben Nevis. (3 Peaks Yacht Race 2015.)

Big Ben Here We Come!

Ben Nevis is an imposing sight - when you can see it. (3 Peaks Yacht Race 2015.)

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