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NEWS	9th Jun 2016

Mike Critchley to conquer the Three Peaks Yacht Race

Mike Critchley

Sail 4 Cancer - About Us

Set up by a team of sailing enthusiasts in 2001, all of whom have lost a family member or a friend to cancer, Sail 4 Cancer is primarily a provider of water based days out and short-breaks for British families affected by cancer.

We also make grants to UK based care institutions and support research into the positive effects of sport (e.g. sailing) and how it can help with cancer prevention and recovery.

The Three Peaks Yacht Race is one of the oldest and most remarkable multi-sport endurance races in the world. It is a unique event combining sailing, running and cycling and takes competitors through some of the most spectacular scenery in the United Kingdom as they sail around the coast of Britain. Not only are teams required to have excellent sailing and navigational abilities, but two of the crew also run Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis, the highest peaks in Wales, England and Scotland - the equivalent of 3 marathons, in only a few days. The boats are not allowed to motor (except within the confines of the harbour for safety reasons) but rowing is allowed in moments of calm!

Mike is sailing on board Moby J for this year's race, which starts on 11th June.

Mike says:

“"Sailing has given me so much pleasure over the years, and although more used to sailing in the Caribbean over the past few years, a challenging opportunity has arisen for me to move from being part of MOBY J’s “shore support team” to one of the sailing crew.
“I am part of a great team, headed by Martin Pound, who joined the Britannia Royal Naval College with me 50+ years ago, with thankfully some younger and fitter runners!
“Please help MOBY J raise funds for Sail 4 Cancer and to provide more of their excellent sailing and other water-based respite opportunities.”

Thank you

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private	Well done, such a great cause. From Jan Johnston
£20 + £5.00 Gift Aid	A good for age team - well done. From D J CRITCHLEY
private	Best of luck from Jo and John From Dr JOHN E K ELLIS
£25 + £6.25 Gift Aid	Best 3 sailors in the fleet, down to the runners now! Good luck lads. Nick From Nick Sheehan
£25 + £6.25 Gift Aid	Good sailing! Hope Martin is managing to keep you in order! Keith From K M RICHES
£20 + £5.00 Gift Aid	Enjoy the race and the scenery. Try not to get any of the runners too drunk between mountains. From MR PETER DIGNAN
private	Here's wishing Mike and all onboard Moby J fair winds and fabourable seas - Simon and Sally From Anon
£25	Hi Mike great to see you taking part in this, still 60 going on 19 keep doing what you are doing From Mr Alexander F Johnstone
£20 + £5.00 Gift Aid	Bon Voyage. Hope the legs can stand the pace. Bob and Dinah From MR ROBERT P DUFFY
£25 + £6.25 Gift Aid	Goodness Mike how very impressive Miles and I wish you a wonderful sail and possibly leave the running etc to others-important day next month!! xx Maggie From Mrs M Robinson