Nick Collins is fundraising for Cancer Link Aberdeen & North

Maersk Oil Team - Harem Skarem

Scottish Islands Peaks Race

on 15/05/2009

SIPR Sailing and Running Routes

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- SIPR Sailing and Running Routes
- SIPR Sailing and Running Routes

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Team members:

Dave Sinclair (Skipper), Kevin Manser (sailing), Fraser McLeod (sailing), Nick Collins (running), Calum MacPhail (running)

Raising money for

Cancer Link Aberdeen & North

Charity Registration No. SC022606

CLAN offers help to anyone affected by cancer - either personally or as a carer or relative, to help them cope with physical and emotional distress. CLAN provides free support, counselling, information, complementary therapies, group meetings, activities, transport, home/hospital visiting, a holiday home and affordable B&B accommodation.

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Raised so far: £3,328.45

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Scottish Island Peaks Race: after the event roundup

After a valiant effort, we were forced to retire by the extreme weather around the Mull of Kintyre. Heading into the teeth of a Force 8 to 9, with wind over tide and heavy seas, we could not safely continue on to Arran and were amongst the two-thirds of the field who withdrew safely.

We did however complete two-thirds of the course, including 42 miles of fell running with over 8000ft of ascent and over 90 nautical miles sailed, 10hrs of which were in darkness and amongst some of the most hazardous tidal waters on the West Coast of Scotland.

For those who wish to read more about the horrendous conditions, the following page has more information and links to a number of teams' blogs:

http://www.sipr.zetnet.co.uk/siprblog2009.htm

A team of 5 of us from Maersk will be competing in the Scottish Islands Peaks Race, starting at noon on 15th May 2009.

The race is for teams of hill runners and sailors over a long weekend around the beautiful West Coast of Scotland. The sailing course of 160 nautical miles includes the strong tides and overfalls of the Corryvreckan and the Mull of Kintyre whilst the runners cover 60 miles and 11,500 ft of climbing.

The official website for the event is: http://www.sipr.zetnet.co.uk/

This year The Adventure Show is planning to film the race so you've a good chance of seeing what we went through for your money!

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The team and CLAN appreciate your support - we will put in plenty of pain for your pound! Also please note that the team are paying all our own costs (entry fees, equipment, food etc), so all of your donation goes to CLAN and none to us.

	Nice work boys Donation by Al Herschell 28/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Fantastic effort. Well done all. Donation by Neville 25/05/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Great effort guys Donation by Glenn B 25/05/09	£25.00
	top effort Donation by Alastair Boyd 21/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by CLM 20/05/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Sounds like a holiday if it were not for the self-inflicted pain. Are you really just doing 1 lap? Donation by Lewis Treacy 19/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Slainte Mhath Donation by Glenn C 15/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck. Donation by Will 15/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Enjoy! Donation by Martin 15/05/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good Luck !!! Donation by Paul C. 15/05/09	£40.00
	Good luck, and surely there is not a sillier challenge out there Donation by Graham Whitehead 15/05/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Look luck guys! Calum, we will have the deep heat ready for you on your return! Donation by Phil Mason 15/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Hoy Nutters!!! Good luck one and all. Donation by Greg W 14/05/09	£20.00
	Wow - impressed! Have a great time x Donation by Shiona and David and Katie 14/05/09	£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid
	Run Forest, RUN !!! Donation by Nick Hart 14/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good on you! Have fun. Donation by Kevin Flanagan 14/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	All the very best chaps! Donation by Simon Wherity 14/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck guys, im knackered just thinking about it! Donation by Donna Watson 14/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	This is going to the runners, who clearly got the s**y end of the stick! Try not to get too relaxed whilst doing your Simon Le Bon impression! Donation by Suzanna** 14/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Tough Mission, may the Force be with you! Donation by Craig Hendry 14/05/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Well done and good luck. Donation by Harry 14/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck guys! Donation by Suz 14/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go the sailors!! Donation by KJM 13/05/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Think you're mad but good luck, know you will do it! Donation by Morag Cammack 13/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I don't understand the urge to do all the exhausting bits but the cause is more than worthy! Good luck, Jackie. Donation by Mog The Merciless 13/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	may the wind be behind you all the way! Donation by Cecilia 13/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Guys..... Donation by Dawn G 13/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Rather you than me!!! Donation by Sean Mc 13/05/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! x Donation by Gill 13/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope the weather is good to you. Donation by Alan G 13/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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