The Three Peaks Yacht Race
Vlad the Victorious
Rob Howard / 22.06.2005
With the clouds lifting off Ben Nevis behind them they were greeted by their team and support crew, marshals and spectators as they crossed the line at 12.42 to complete the race in 3 days 18 hours 47 minutes. Marsh had a grazed leg and swollen right hand after a fall, but even so Winterburn had struggled to keep up with him on the road back to the finish at Corpach.
“It was really slippy on the mountain,� he said, “and cold on the top, but we made it up from the end of the road to the summit in 1.40 and were pleased with that.� Marsh added, “I even managed to throw a snowball at him on the summit.�
The team won the race and the prestigious Tilman Trophy, have lead throughout and finished many hours ahead of their nearest rivals. For Marsh it was the culmination of an ambition held for 12 years and no one can remember the last time a team all new to the race won. It was an impressive and decisive win, all the more so as they lost big advantages due to the tides 3 times.
After crossing the finish line the team opened the champagne on the boat and raised their glasses. “The best team won!� said Marsh with a broad smile.
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