Ironman ['ʌɪənman] NOUN

A multi-event sporting contest demanding stamina, in particular a consecutive triathlon of swimming, cycling, and running 140 miles.

Iron Pirate [ˈʌɪən pʌɪrət] NOUN

A multi-event sporting contest demanding stamina. A consecutive triathlon of cycling, sailing / windsurfing, and running 140x? miles. Makes Iron Mans look like wimps.

The 2023 Pirate fundraising challenge is on!

A classic Iron Man challenge is 140 miles long. We've taken this theme and made it our own, all with the aim of raising funds for improved kit for the 2024 Pirate season.

How many “Iron Mans” can the Pirates achieve to complete the NSC Iron Pirate Challenge? This is no easy challenge; the Pirates are going to really work hard for their funds!

Iron Pirate Challenge Details

Date: Saturday 14 October

Venue: Northampton Sailing Club

The plan:

1- CYCLE: Pirates will cycle around the reservoir (7.5 miles).

2- SAIL/WINDSURF: around a measured course with the number of laps completed being counted by volunteers. Course distance will be set on the day depending on wind conditions.

3 - RUN, the final activity: Pirates will run lengths of the sailing club to get in the final miles. Laps from each activity will be counted so we can calculate the number of Iron Mans (total number of miles) collectively achieved.

GOOD LUCK PIRATES.

Thank you for your continued, amazing support! Pirates is truly a club success which your efforts help make happen.