Barmouth to Fort William Three Peaks Yacht Race

Barmouth to Fort William Three Peaks Yacht Race The next race will take place on the 12th June 2027 The race usually lasts for 3-4 days depending upon how much the weather co-operates!

The Three Peaks Yacht Race is actually two seperate events.....

The Race is aimed for those atheletes that are competitive and want to engage in one of the toughest UK races. The Challenge follows the same course but is aimed at teams that wish to experience this incredible course with an aim to complete the course in 7 days, but do not be deceived this is still tough! The course is from Barmouth to Fort William, with team members climbing the highest mountains of Wales, England and Scotland en route, running/walking the equivalent of three marathons. Barmouth to Caernarfon

The first leg starts from Barmouth, yachts sail approximately 62 sea miles, past Bardsey Island and the Lleyn Peninsula, over Caernarfon Bar and into Caernarfon. A compulsory five-minute kit check by marshals is carried out before the team set off to the summit of Snowdon via the Mountain Ranger Path and return via Llanberis, a distance of 24 miles. Caernarfon to Whitehaven

Here crews can opt to sail around the isle of Anglesey or continue, under sail only, through the Menai Straits. This has been an interesting decision for some skippers to make in previous years. After a further sail of approximately 100 sea miles yachts arrive at the marina in Whitehaven where another set of marshals await. This is the longest land leg of the race, the distance to Scafell Pike and back being some 40 miles, so bicycles are allowed for the first part. The ride is via a cycle path and forestry track. Cyclists should be aware that this track is not suitable for bikes with racing tyres. Racers leave bikes at Black Sail Youth Hostel before crossing Black Sail Pass to Wasdale Head. Here they will be met by friendly marshals at Wasdale Head Hotel, this time with food and drink! Runners then proceed to the summit of Scafell Pike and return to their yacht via the same route. Whitehaven to Fort William

This sailing leg is a distance of approximately 227 sea miles rounding the Mull of Kintyre and into the Sound of Jura, through some of the most beautiful scenery but with many tidal gates to negotiate. The race finishes just north of Fort William at Corpach, the entrance to the Caledonian canal where the sailing is over and skippers can lock in to Corpach Basin and lie alongside. After checking in with the marshals, set off to the summit of Ben Nevis. The course finishes when they return and cross the finish line.

We are delighted that Merioneth Yacht Club have now officially announced their support for our 2027 50th Anniversary Rac...
13/07/2026

We are delighted that Merioneth Yacht Club have now officially announced their support for our 2027 50th Anniversary Race

The Three Peaks Yacht Race - One of the world's great adventure races since 1977.

Entry for the 50th anniversary Race starting 12th June 2027 is now open.The message from MYC (Merioneth Yacht Club) on t...
10/06/2026

Entry for the 50th anniversary Race starting 12th June 2027 is now open.
The message from MYC (Merioneth Yacht Club) on the 3 peaks website we are assured will be taken down soon and the MYC will be letting us use their club house for pre-race activities.
The race is not being organised by MYC but by a strong committee of previous participants, under the "Nearwater Events" banner.

We have received a huge huge amount of enthusiasm for the race from many quarters, Barmouth Town Council, previous entrants, local harbourmasters etc and we intend this race will be a great celebration of the history of this great race.

To download an entry form go to www.nearwaterevents.co.uk/3-peaks-yacht-race

The date for the 50th Anniversary Race will be June 12th 2027.If you are interested in entering a team email tim@nearwat...
16/02/2026

The date for the 50th Anniversary Race will be June 12th 2027.
If you are interested in entering a team email tim@nearwaterevents. co.uk

27/11/2025
Event News UpdateWe are excited to announce that a full review of the race/challenge is underway. The aim is to broaden ...
26/10/2024

Event News Update
We are excited to announce that a full review of the race/challenge is underway. The aim is to broaden its appeal while retaining the unique heritage of the event. A professional approach to the design, support, finance and marketing is no small undertaking and therefore a decision has been made that there will be no race in 2025.

Once a framework is in place a re-launch date will be set, so keep a look out and your diaries ready! We are passionate about how the race challenges its competitors in the spirit of Tilman and aim to produce an event which remains exciting and sustainable for the future.

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