Three Peaks Yacht Race 2010

Running team wanted to join crew of White Cloud.

White Cloud, an HOD 35, was the fastest boat on the 2008 race both on the water and handicap - don't ask about the runners! Her skipper John Donnelly was co-skipper with Geoff West's EADS Innovation Works the outright winner in 2009. Second in 2009 was another HOD 35 Hazard Chase so the boat is very competitive.

The crew are experienced off-shore racing sailors from the Solent who have sailed and raced together for many years and have entered for their 3rd 3PYR with shore back-up and new sails.

We are looking for 2 runners can can perform as a team and deliver the running/cycling times with the ambition and ability to win the King or Queen of the Mountains trophy. They need time to train on the runs (running and cycling) and ability to navigate in the dark (the crew can look after it at sea!).

If interested, call 02392588179 or [email protected]
John

John's a really good sailor. He's got an excellent boat. This would be a real opportunity for someone to try to win the Three Peaks Yacht Race. I'll be on another boat, but someone should take John up on the offer.

It's an excellent race.

Hi
Is this the race that starts and finishes in Oban and visits Jura and Arran and another i've forgot,if it is i might be interested subject to what work i have on.post a message and i'll get in touch.
I have actually ran Jura twice,best result 8th.



Regards Lunesdale

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Originally Posted by Zlod

John's a really good sailor. He's got an excellent boat. This would be a real opportunity for someone to try to win the Three Peaks Yacht Race. I'll be on another boat, but someone should take John up on the offer.

It's an excellent race.

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...and Geoffs no mean skipper himself... when he avoids the sand bars...;)

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Originally Posted by lunesdale

Hi
Is this the race that starts and finishes in Oban and visits Jura and Arran and another i've forgot,if it is i might be interested subject to what work i have on.post a message and i'll get in touch.
I have actually ran Jura twice,best result 8th.

No thats the Scottish islands race.

this is the National three peaks. starts in Barmouth Wales. finishes in Corpack (Fort William)



Regards Lunesdale

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One thing I forgot to add was that John's a really nice guy. So you'd be on a really fast boat with some good sailors.

You can't lose.

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Originally Posted by lunesdale

Hi
Is this the race that starts and finishes in Oban and visits Jura and Arran and another i've forgot,if it is i might be interested subject to what work i have on.post a message and i'll get in touch.
I have actually ran Jura twice,best result 8th.



Regards Lunesdale

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I presume you're thinking of the Scottish Island Peaks race (or something like that). These guys are talking about the one that goes from Wales to Scotland via England. Three Peaks being Snowdon, Scafell Pike & The Ben.

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Originally Posted by GeoffB

I presume you're thinking of the Scottish Island Peaks race (or something like that). These guys are talking about the one that goes from Wales to Scotland via England. Three Peaks being Snowdon, Scafell Pike & The Ben.

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:confused: I'd posted this info underneath my last post What happened to it?:confused:

I'd love to do the Island peaks race if any ones looking for a runner.

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

:confused: I'd posted this info underneath my last post What happened to it?:confused:

I'd love to do the Island peaks race if any ones looking for a runner.

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So would I..how hard is it to get a team together

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Originally Posted by TurboTom

So would I..how hard is it to get a team together

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Getting a running team is easy it's finding a yacht and crew and PAYING for it!:D

Just thought i would let you know The same request has just been posted on the RW Forum , so it seems the oppurtunity is still there if anybody is interested.

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Running team wanted to join crew of White Cloud.
The race takes the runners from Barmouth to Caenarfon to run up Snowdon (24m). Then Whitehaven for Scafell (30m cycling & 18 running). Then to Fort William for Ben Nevis (18m). Starts 19th June 2010 - takes 3 or 4 days.
White Cloud, an HOD 35, was the fastest boat on the 2008 race both on the water and handicap. Her skipper John Donnelly was co-skipper with Geoff West's EADS Innovation Works the outright winner in 2009. Second in 2009 was another HOD 35 Hazard Chase so the boat is very competitive.

The crew are experienced off-shore racing sailors from the Solent who have sailed and raced together for many years This is their 3rd 3PYR with shore back-up and new sails.

We are looking for 2 runners can can perform as a team and deliver the running/cycling times with the ambition and ability to win the King or Queen of the Mountains trophy. They need time to train on the runs (running and cycling) and ability to navigate in the dark (the crew can look after it at sea!).

If interested, call 02392588179 or [email protected]
John

Hope you don`t mind me putting it back up here John

sounds like a great opportunity, would love to do this race at some point in the future, not sure im quite ready yet, though i have completed the national 3 peaks on a couple of occasions so know what is involved and the possible routes.

phil

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Just thought i would let you know The same request has just been posted on the RW Forum , so it seems the oppurtunity is still there if anybody is interested.

As Below :-Win the Three Peaks Yacht Race
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Running team wanted to join crew of White Cloud.
The race takes the runners from Barmouth to Caenarfon to run up Snowdon (24m). Then Whitehaven for Scafell (30m cycling & 18 running). Then to Fort William for Ben Nevis (18m). Starts 19th June 2010 - takes 3 or 4 days.
White Cloud, an HOD 35, was the fastest boat on the 2008 race both on the water and handicap. Her skipper John Donnelly was co-skipper with Geoff West's EADS Innovation Works the outright winner in 2009. Second in 2009 was another HOD 35 Hazard Chase so the boat is very competitive.

The crew are experienced off-shore racing sailors from the Solent who have sailed and raced together for many years This is their 3rd 3PYR with shore back-up and new sails.

We are looking for 2 runners can can perform as a team and deliver the running/cycling times with the ambition and ability to win the King or Queen of the Mountains trophy. They need time to train on the runs (running and cycling) and ability to navigate in the dark (the crew can look after it at sea!).

If interested, call 02392588179 or [email protected]
John

Hope you don`t mind me putting it back up here John

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I suspect they are having problems finding a running team of the kaliber to win the event. Geoff would only be interested in an all out win

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Originally Posted by philt1

sounds like a great opportunity, would love to do this race at some point in the future, not sure im quite ready yet, though i have completed the national 3 peaks on a couple of occasions so know what is involved and the possible routes.

phil



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Phil, Don't confuse or underestimate the amount of effort it takes to complete this, it does not compare with a national three peaks by car. the mileage is much higher plus there is no time for a rest when racing a yacht. esp if you suffer from sea sickness.

Thanks for that John K.
We are still looking.
The runners who do this race think its great to go on their CV as do the sailors.
We and the runners had to do a lot of rowing last year in light wind which might put some off but they had plenty of recovery time between peaks and to admire the scenery.
Read the Zlod's blog on what its like and how to win.
http://teamvasque.blogspot.com/2009_06_01_archive.html.

John

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Originally Posted by johndonnelly

Thanks for that John K.
We are still looking.
The runners who do this race think its great to go on their CV as do the sailors.
We and the runners had to do a lot of rowing last year in light wind which might put some off but they had plenty of recovery time between peaks and to admire the scenery.
Read the Zlod's blog on what its like and how to win.
http://teamvasque.blogspot.com/2009_06_01_archive.html.

John

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Hi John Is Greg racing this year? I've not heard from him for a few months?

I don't know but some competitors (particularly those who have done before) don't surface/enter until quite late.
John

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Originally Posted by johndonnelly

Thanks for that John K.

Read the Zlod's blog on what its like and how to win.
http://teamvasque.blogspot.com/2009_06_01_archive.html.

John

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As a debutant to the event this year, the blog has made engaging reading. I'm really looking forward to it but I'm very curious to find out just how ill I _can_ be in a race :eek:

Kishinor since you ask.

We are also looking for a pair of runners. Our team is GFT Adventure. GFT Adventure won Kings of the Mountains on all three peaks last year thanks to Chris and Alan. We are based in Conwy, North Wales, so close to Snowdon and of course the Menai Straits. We would prefer a pair of runners as teamwork is everything. No need to understand sailing, but 'mucking in' is important. We are in brand new boat for this years race, a First 45. if interested, drop me an email: [email protected].

Oh Duncan - believe me you can be very ILL.....

I did the race in 2008 and fed the fish for the first 4 hours - felt OK after that though.

What's hard as a non sailing runner is trying to get proper rest as you're either running or being tumble dried.

One tip for the hills - be very sure of your route (or compass bearing) up to and off the summit of Scafell. Both my running buddy and myself have been to the summit loads of times but got hopelessly lost trying to get back off in the dark / mist and threw away a lot of time and energy.

We were running for the crew of Still Smiling.

Duncan
Don't worry. Our races in 2007 and 2008 were pretty rough at times and our runners got through it pretty well without honking. They stayed below to rest most of the time although the sail to Whitehaven in 07 was not good for sleeping!
See you on the water.
John

Thanks for confirming my suspicions about the sailing sections. I spent some time on N Sea trawlers as a teenager and have also sailed a lot around the Hebrides so I know how ill a person can be without really trying :eek:
What I'm not looking forward to is trying to sleep when I know that I _should_ be sleeping but the sea not letting you. Ho hum. I've been getting some inspiration from Alan Brentnall which should stand me in good stead. Something about a cork....

Thanks for the tip about Sca Fell....I've had problems finding my way off it in broad daylight in the Old Counties Tops so I've no idea how we'll manage in the dark!

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Thanks for confirming my suspicions about the sailing sections. I spent some time on N Sea trawlers as a teenager and have also sailed a lot around the Hebrides so I know how ill a person can be without really trying :eek:
What I'm not looking forward to is trying to sleep when I know that I _should_ be sleeping but the sea not letting you. Ho hum. I've been getting some inspiration from Alan Brentnall which should stand me in good stead. Something about a cork....

Thanks for the tip about Sca Fell....I've had problems finding my way off it in broad daylight in the Old Counties Tops so I've no idea how we'll manage in the dark!

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I find sea sickness more prevelant on bigger boats than on a yacht or dinghy esp if it's windy as there is so much to do it takes your mind off it. Sitting around on a small ferry I get bored.

If you do get SS best to lay down and close you eyes. SS is caused by the contradictory information your brain gets from your eyes and inner ear(balance) laying down with eyes closed removes one of these senses.

Can anyone tell me what the surfaces on cycling section are like?

I'm torn between a really road bike and a chugging great hybrid tourer. Or do I need to borrow something else? I'm off for a recce soon.

Thanks

Our attempts to do this in 1992 failed when foul weather prevented the boat getting round Land's End to the start in Barmouth.
I did do the Scottish Islands race in 1996 and we were first Service team in about 44 hours. On top of the usual 4 to 6 hour fell runs, which may or may not be in the daytime, you'll have to contend with very little sleep, sea-sickness and probably several long stretches of rowing, if the wind drops.

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Can anyone tell me what the surfaces on cycling section are like?

I'm torn between a really road bike and a chugging great hybrid tourer. Or do I need to borrow something else? I'm off for a recce soon.

Thanks

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Are you in the hunt to win something. if so cyclo cross bike or road bike with knobbly tyres. gravel/cinder forestry typs tracks, some rocks. Mountain bikes are good but a bit heavy.

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

Are you in the hunt to win something. if so cyclo cross bike or road bike with knobbly tyres. gravel/cinder forestry typs tracks, some rocks. Mountain bikes are good but a bit heavy.

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Nope, I just hate cycling and want to get it over with as quickly and as painlessly as possible. This desire is aligned with our overall goal of getting the whole event over as quickly as painlessly as possible.

Ian, you'll notice that this is at odds with my usual fell race strategy of finding the longest route and making a meal of it e.g. my Bleaklow crossing on Tanky's :D

Dunc,

We can talk bikes etc on Thurs eve, a number of the KFR'ers and their associates have competed 3P's plus the other Yatch/Mtn Races.

See you @ The Royal....before & after ;)!