The Three Peaks Yacht Race is one of the oldest and most extreme multi-sport endurance races in the world, combining sailing, running and cycling.

Teams of four or five per yacht sail from Barmouth to Fort William, with two of the crew climbing the highest mountains of Wales, England and Scotland en route, running the equivalent of three marathons in 3 or 4 days. Team members must be over 18 years old.

"I am excited to be taking part in an event that has been on my to do list and 2016 is giving me the opportunity. I will skipper the Sail 4 Cancer boat, hoping to raise funds and awareness for this charity in one of the toughest multi discipline events there is." said Dee. "The Race involves sailing in some tricky areas then overcoming the three highest peaks in Wales, England and Scotland. Tidal gates, ever changing weather and tough terrain are challenges that my team and I will be looking forward to."

Dee and her team will be raising funds for Sail 4 Cancer which is a charity she has supported for many years as a Patron. The charity has a growing waiting list of families who are in desperate need of a respite break after living with cancer for months and years. Dee and her team hope to raise £10,000 to provide 10 more families with a much-needed break this year.

She is putting together a very competitive team including expert meteorologist and navigator Libby Greenhalgh and hopes a good number of teams will take part this year. "Why don't you join me and take on this remarkable challenge or support my team and help us raise funds for Sail 4 Cancer".

Race Director Meic Ellis said: "We're delighted to welcome Dee, Libby and the Sail 4 Cancer team to the Three Peaks Yacht Race. Our race offers the challenge they've found in the world's great ocean races, only a bit nearer to home and we know they'll have an amazing time on the west coast! You don't have to be round-the-world sailor to take part however. Our teams come from all sorts of sailing and sporting backgrounds and all share a great sense of adventure and camaraderie.

Dates

Starts on Saturday 11 June 2016

(Allow five days to complete the challenge!)

Rules

Use of engines is not allowed, except for safety reasons in specific areas in ports. However, a unique feature of the race is that rowing is allowed, and over the years, many teams have been known to row during light airs and periods of calm. Back up support teams can meet the teams on land but are restricted in what support they can give. Many teams participate without any form of back up at all.

Make a difference

As an endurance challenge like no other, many teams entering the Three Peaks Yacht Race choose to raise sponsorship funds for charity. We would be delighted if you would consider sailing for us! We can even subside your entry fee!

Get in touch

To support Dee and her team and follow their preparations and adventures visit www.sail4cancer.org/dee-three-peaks-yacht-race-2016

If you would like to Sail 4 Cancer in this year's Three Peaks Yacht Race, please get in touch! using the form below. 

http://www.sail4cancer.org/three-peaks-yacht-race-2016

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