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.
The Peaky Finders
(Challenge Class)
Yacht Name: Mainestream
Length: 10.4m
Yacht Type: Victoria 34
Hull Colour: Cream/Blue
Draught: 1.5m
Sail No.: GB 3770C
Home Port: Port Dinorwic
Country of Origin: Wales
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Jim Seddon (Skipper)
Occupation: Retired GP
Age: 60
Gender: Male
Nationality: British
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Sailed for 40 years. Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France, Biscay, Croatia, British Columbia and Chile. Skippered 'Turtle Dove' in the 1995 race and vowed 'never again'!
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Ernie Ardron (Crew)
Occupation: Hospital consultant
Age: 60
Gender: Male
Nationality: British
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Several years sailing in the Solent, Channel, East Coast, N. Europe and Med.
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Stephen Kent (Crew)
Occupation: Immigration Officer
Age: 54
Gender: Male
Nationality: British
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Co-owner of a Sadler 32 with Ernie and with similar sailing experience.
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Ryan Weir (Runner)
Occupation: International Rescue
Age: 42
Gender: Male
Nationality: British
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Marathon des Sables (x2), Scottish Islands Peaks Race, Brecon Ultra (x3) and Thames Path Challenge
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Richard Wykes (Runner)
Occupation: GP
Age: 48
Gender: Male
Nationality: British
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London Marathon (x2), Scottish Islands Peaks Race, Ironman France.
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"Beware the man in the pub who says, 'I've got a good idea!'.
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