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.
10. First Edition
YACHT NAME : Ruddy Duck
Length: 9.83m
Yacht Type: Beneteau First 32s5
IRC Rating: 0.948
Hull Colour: White
Draught: 1.83m
Sail No.: 3255C
Country of Origin: UK
Tilman Trophy: No
Family Team: No
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With a skipper/crew who have respectively sailed round the Scottish islands, the world and the Solent, and an uncle-and-nephew running team who love the mountains, Team First Edition is an eclectic mix of adventurers looking forward to taking on this legendary event for the first time.
Ian Laird – Skipper
Occupation: Managing Director
Age: 48
Gender: Male
Nationality: British
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Yachtsman and yacht racer from childhood, extensive racing experience based around the Clyde.
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Ian Wolter
Occupation: Artist
Age: 50
Gender: Male
Nationality: British
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Ocean Yachtmaster qualified, part of team Save the Children on BT Global Challenge 1996-7
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Paul Waddington
Occupation: Copywriter
Age: 53
Gender: Male
Nationality: British
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Running/hillwalking: Qualified UK mountain leader, led Welsh 3000s/English 3000s expeditions (2014/2015); 5th in UK 3 Peaks Challenge 2002 (Team Peak Performance),
Sailing: Lifelong dinghy sailor, RYA Day Skipper qualified
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William Day
Occupation: Civil Servant
Age: 49
Gender: Male
Nationality: British
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Numerous fell and road races including 3 Peaks of Yorkshire fell Race, 9 Edges, Grindleford Gallop, Totley Exterminator etc
Also: Welsh & English 3000s
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Richard Mason
Occupation: Film Maker
Age: 53
Gender: Male
Nationality: British
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Day Skipper qualified, extensive crewing experience in the Solent and southern English waters.
