6. Mystery 11 of Meon
YACHT NAME : Mystery 11 of Meon
Length: 11.8m
Yacht Type: Bermudian Cutter
IRC Rating: 0.843
Hull Colour: Cream
Draught: 1.68m
Sail No.: 321
Country of Origin: UK
Tilman Trophy: Yes
Family Team: No
Les Parsons – Skipper
Occupation: Retired
Age: 76
Gender: Male
Nationality: British
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60 years’ experience. Cape Horn to Arctic Canada including the North West Passage. Yachtmaster Instructor Examiner, Ex Menai Straits Sailing School Proprietor
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Gregory Paul Parsons
Occupation: Project Manager
Age: 44
Gender: Male
Nationality: Welsh
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Extensive mountaineering in the UK and across the world in the higher altitude ranges up to 7500m.
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Mountain running for many years in the UK as part of organised events and socially.
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Extensive knowledge of the peaks in the race and surrounding areas with strong mountain navigation skills.
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Sailed with my father from childhood up to present day in UK waters and in the high latitudes. Also part of a sailing / mountaineering expedition in Tierro Del Fuego, South America.
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Paul Howard
Occupation: Research Consultant
Age: 44
Gender: Male
Nationality: British
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KIMM on several occasions. Various UK fell races. Tour Divide Mountain Bike Race. Paris-Brest-Paris Bicycle Race. Walking, running and climbing trips to various mountain ranges in the UK and beyond: Alps, Pyrenees, Greece, Iran, Zanskar, Sikkim.
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Tim Jones
Occupation: Engineer
Age: 51
Gender: Male
Nationality: British
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A practical hands on man, always up for a challenge and adventure. Extensive running, sailing and cycling experience.
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Richard Burrows
Occupation: Surveyor
Age: 53
Gender: Male
Nationality: British
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Owned Mystery 11 of Meon for 4 years. Sailed at Panerai Classic Yacht Regattas. Enjoys exploration and adventure.
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