The Three Peaks Yacht Race
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.
9. Two Negronis and a packet of nuts
Yacht Name: Panache
Length: 11.25m
Yacht Type: Sunfast 3600
IRC Rating: 1.032
Hull Colour: White
Draught: 2.13m
Sail No: GBR 556L
Port of Origin: Barmouth
Tilman Trophy: TBC
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Ashley Field – Skipper
Age: 58
Gender: Male
Nationality: British
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Sailing experience includes Three Peak Challenge in 2022
ISORA Race series in 2023 along with IRC Welsh National Championship
Qualified Yacht Master
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Dr John Peter Smith – Crew
Age: 76
Gender: Male
Nationality: British
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Boating experience over several decades (mostly workboats)
Marshalling & organising 3PYR and outdoor activities
in 2023 along with IRC Welsh National Championship
Qualified Yacht Master
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Andy Deacon – Crew
Age: 54
Gender: Male
Nationality: British
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Dayskipper/Coastal Skipper/Yachet Master
Channel Crossings
Hobart - Sydney
Fort William - Bangor - Barmouth
Pwllhelli - Dun Laoghaire - Pwllheli
ISORA Race series in 2023 along with IRC Welsh National Championship
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Andrew Sanderson – Runner
Age: 62
Gender: Male
Nationality: British
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Completed the Three Peaks Yacht Race in 1995 and 1996. Subsequent attempts ranged from being King of The Mountains in the winning team to not finishing 3 times.
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