south west 3 peaks yacht race

The South West 3 "Peaks" Yacht Race (#sw3pyr) 7th/8th/9th June 2024 

Start time friday 7th june 09:30.

SAIL 125 MILES

CYCLE 140 MILES

RUN 29 MILES

ALL IN A WEEKEND!  ARE YOU UP FOR THE ADVENTURE?

This weekend Adventure Race is for teams of sailors and cyclists/runners, teams usually consist of 6 members, of whom 2 might be just sailors and the other 4 cyclists/runners who split the land challenges between them.  An entry form can be downloaded from the  Entry Page

Sail St Mawes to Newlyn to Fowey to Plymouth

THE COURSE:

2 crew members must run a 5 mile loop from St Mawes to St Just before rowing out to their boats. SAIL -  ST MAWES to NEWLYN. 2 crew members cycle from here to Porthcurno, where they leave their bikes in a "Bike Park" before running along the coastal path to Lands End (the first "Peak"). They then run back to their bikes and then cycle back to their yacht. (18.5 mile cycle, 13 mile run)  Cycle Route SAIL -  NEWLYN  to FOWEY. 2 crew members cycle from here to Bolventor (nr Jamaica Inn), where they leave their bikes in a "Bike Park" and run to the top of Brown Willy (the 2nd Peak and Cornwall's highest point). They then run back to their bikes and then cycle back to their yacht. (47 mile cycle, 7.7 mile run)  Cycle Route SAIL - FOWEY to PLYMOUTH - Queen Annes Battery 2 crew members cycle from here on the coast to coast cycle route to Meldon Reservoir (nr Okehampton) then leave their bikes in a "Bike Park" and run to the top of Yes Tor (the 3rd Peak and Devon's highest point). They then run back to their bikes and cycle back to finish at Queen Anne's Battery. (75 mile cycle and 4 mile run) - Cycle route follows the Sustrans route 27 coast to coast (much of it traffic free) to Tavistock, then continue on the A386 to Meldon reservoir nr Okehampton.  See  Cycle Route SAIL - PLMOUTH to EDDYSTONE LIGHTHOUSE and back to PLYMOUTH (this leg starts as soon as the 2 cyclists have been dropped off).

The basic rules are that each boat shall have 4, 5 or 6 crew members (we recommend 6) who should be on the boat at all times while sailing (Except in final Leg from Plymouth to Eddystone and back) Each of the 3 "Peaks" must be reached by any 2 of the crew members, who must stay together at all times. Bikes can either be carried by the yachts or moved by support crew. Yachts must be between 26 and 50 foot in length. It is expected that given reasonable wind conditions the teams will finish on Saturday evening. Time Limit 12:00 on Sunday.

Entry will cost £250 per yacht for entries received before 31st March (£300 subsequently).  Entry form and Rules are downloadable from the bottom of this page. Yacht types and sizes:  Monohulls 25' to 50' and multihulls  25' to 40' are accepted. If you are a cyclist/runner but with no boat, or a sailor who has no cyclists/runners then get in touch and I will try and put interested parties together. For more information email [email protected]

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The South West 3 Peaks Yacht Race

Up for the challenge.

The three peaks yacht race consists of three disciplines sailing, cycling and running.

This weekend Adventure Race is for teams of sailors and cyclists/runners, teams usually consist of 6 members, of whom 2 might be just sailors and the other 4 cyclists/runners who split the land challenges between them. 

• Sail 115 miles
• Cycle 140 miles
• Run 29miles
• All in one weekend!
• 2 crew members must run a  mile loop from St. Mawes to St Just before rowing out to their boats
• SAIL - ST MAWES to NEWLYN
• 2 crew members cycle from here to Porthcurno, where they leave their bikes before running along the coastal path to Lands End (the first 'Peak'). They then return to their yacht.
• SAIL - NEWLYN to FOWEY
• 2 crew members cycle from here to Jamaica Inn, where they leave their bikes and run to the top of Brown WIlly (second 'Peak'). They then return to their yacht.
• SAIL - FOWEY to PLYMOUTH YACHT HAVEN (VIA EDDYSTONE LIGHTHOUSE)
• 2 crew members cycle from here on the coast to coast cycle route to Meldon Resevoir, they leave their bikes and run to the top of High Whillays (third 'Peak'). They then return to Plymouth Yacht Haven and finish.

For more information and to sign up, visit nearwaterevents.co.uk/3-peaks-yacht-race

Gotta Good Feeling 2016

Are you up for the #SW3PYR?

The classic adventure race for teams of runners and sailors since 1977

One of the oldest and most remarkable multi-sport endurance races in the world.

Sail the wild West Coast from Barmouth to Fort William. Run to the summits of Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis.

Miles of Sailing

Miles of Cycling

Miles of Running

Overcoming some of the most feared obstacles on the West Coast:

Bardsey Sound, Caernarfon Bar, The Swellies Mull of Gallow, Mull of Kintyre, and the Sound of Luing

Tough job for the sailors, what about the runners?

Some might say that the concept of the 3 peaks is old hat. What’s the big deal when every man and his charity dog has done it. That might be true, however this 3 peaks is not that 3 peaks for one simple reason. They were delivered to the foot of the three mountains by motorcar.

These runs start from the shore

25 mile run from Caenarfon

Scafell Pike

40 mile round trip cycle from Whitehaven 18 mile run from Black Sail YHA

16 mile run from Corpach

Like the idea but short of time? Welcome to the Two Peaks

We get it. Not everyone has time to deliver a boat to Barmouth and sail up to Fort William before getting the boat back to it’s home. New for 2024 is the Two Peaks. Two mountains and 150-200 miles of sailing. Still a feat of endurance and a great start for first timers.

Snowdon and Scafell Pike

Start in Barmouth Enjoy the race build up Finish in Whitehaven

Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis

Start in Whitehaven Take in the post race celebrations Finish in Fort William

Like the idea but not really into racing? Welcome to the Challenge class .

We get it. Not everyone is in to IRC certificates, carbon sails, and all that shouting. Pick your class and do it your way.

Racing Classes

The authentic 3 peaks experience since 1977 Race under IRC, YTC (free certificate from RYA) , or MOCRA Crews of 5 (6 with a female) Strict engine usage rules

Challenge Class

Non-competitive sailing No certificate required Unlimited crew size Unlimited engine use, do what you like!

Still need convincing?

Check out our YouTube channel In a rush? On the left is a short 2 minute overview More time? On the right is full 50 minute TV documentary of the 2016 race featuring Pip Hare and Dee Caffari

See the Route

Read a detailed explanation of what goes on during the race.

3 Peaks Yacht Race

12 june - 14 june 2015.

The South West 3 Peaks Yacht Race, a race involving 115 miles of sailing, 140 miles cycling and 29 miles running, are you up to the challenge?

This weekend Adventure Race is for teams of sailors and cyclists/runners, teams usually consist of 6 members, of whom 2 might be just sailors and the other 4 cyclists/runners who split the land challenges between them.

For more information about this unique event and details about entering, please visit: www.nearwaterevents.co.uk .

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South West 3 "Peaks" Yacht Race

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• Start date 16 Mar 2022
• 16 Mar 2022

Considering entering, its the middle weekend of June, 115m sailing, 140m cycling & 29 miles running, from St Mawes, via Newlyn to Plymouth. 3 Peaks Yacht Race | Nearwater Events Has anyone on the forum done it in previous years? if so how does it compare to the Scottish Islands Peaks Race & the real 3 Peaks sailing race? Anyone else considering entering? they have 4 entries on the website so far.  

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Yep, I've done it before and I'm in again this year. Good fun weekend as a sailor but hard graft for the runners. No idea how it compares. I think 3 of the 4 entries so far are largely Royal Marines! Yoda  

I am way too old to do anything like that.  

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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. 

Three peaks yacht race trophy winners 2022,  see the full results here, overall and sailing.

Barmouth Publicity Cup - Osprey Meadows

(Overall winner, IRC Handicap + running)

Daily Telegraph Cup -  Roaring Forties

(The first yacht to finish)

Tilman Cup - Not Awarded

Merioneth Cup - Wild Spirit   

(Second yacht to finish)

Viking Trophy - Roaring Forties

(Second yacht to finish under handicap + running)

Tlws Meic a Gwenda Trophy -  Osprey Meadows

(Fastest sailing under handicap) 

Royal Hotel Cup - Roaring Forties

(Fastest team on first leg, IRC sail + run)

Pennington Arms Cup - Osprey Meadows

(Fastest team on second leg, IRC sail + run)

Flicka Cup - Osprey Meadows

(Fastest team on third leg, IRC sail + run)

Bodlyn Cup - Not Awarded

(Second team in Tilman Cup)

Idris Trophy - Not Awarded       

(Third team in Tilman Cup)

The Mountain Sections

John Morris Jones Cup - Wild Spirit

(Fastest time on Snowdon) 

Edward Cordon/Matt Knowles

Barbara Shields - Wild Spirit

(Fastest time on Scafell Pike)

Grand Hotel Cup - Wild Spirit

(Fastest time on Ben Nevis)

Damart Cup (Kings of Mountains) - Wild Spirit

(Shortest aggregate time by the same two runners)

Peck & Royal Cups - Food For Flow

(The oldest pair of runners completing all three hills)

Ilse Vooren/Axel van Willigenbury (108 years)

Kamminga Kloggs - Not Awarded

(The greatest aggregate time on all land sections)

Other Trophies

Beneteau Trophy - Not Awarded  

(First Beneteau to finish)

Honey Pot - Not Awarded 

(First yacht to finish of 35” or under)

Last Inn Cup - Olympioz

(The last yacht to finish within the time limit)

Merseyside Police Cup - Food for Flow

(The most meritorious performance in all or part of the race as voted by the skippers)

Anarchy Trophy - Baloo

(The best effort among the smaller amateur yachts, as decided by the committee )

Harding Half Hull (Wrinkles Trophy) - Food For Flow

(The crew with the greatest aggregate age finishing the race)

Arfon Trophy - Not Awarded

(The first Welsh team to finish)

Wild Rover Trophy - Not Awarded 

(First team with yacht based in Ireland to finish) 

Las Vegas Cup - Not Awarded   

(The best performance by a Company team, four to work for the same Company)

Karrimor Trophy - Food For Flow

(The team raising the largest sum for charity as at 1st October following the race)  

The Fjallraven Cup - Food For Flow

(The best performance by an overseas team)

Light Infantry Bugle - Not Awarded

(The first team crewed wholly by a service team)

John Stockford Trophy - Food For Flow

(Best result by a club entry)

Lochaber Watersports Quaich - Seas The Life              

(First yacht based in Scotland to finish )

British Waterways Bowl -  Olympioz

(Best decorated yacht in Corpach)

Colin Prescott Walker Trophy  -  Wild Spirit

(The team with the lowest aggregate age to finish)

Smithers Purslow Cup - Sedburgh School

(The Challenge Team with best log of the journey as decided by the committee)

No multihulls to took part this year.

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