2025 matches
If you’d like to post looking for a boat / runner / team, simply email the details to us.
Youth team looking for boat
If any skippers can accommodate a youth team in 2025, please get in touch with us.
Boats looking for sailors
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Boats looking for runners
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Runners looking for boats
Owen Wilkinson
Hi, I’m a 30 year old hill runner who’s looking for a team for the Peaks
race. I did 5 of the Scottish long classics last year as well as the
Dava Way Ultra and looking for an adventure with the SIPR this year.
With significant experience kayaking, a Power Boat license and a bit of
Dingy experience I should also be a bit of a help on the boat.
Looking forward to the adventure. owen@wilkinsons.me.uk 07815872568
Will Rigg & Ewan McMillan
We are two young Carnethians (age 29 and 26 based in Edinburgh) who are craving a SIPR adventure for the first time. We are both experienced nav wise, both having represented GB as orienteers in our Junior days. Ewan has recently done the OMM elite course so has a diesel engine which will keep on running, Will is from the Lake District and has done plenty of fell races in his time (not afraid of a contour or two!). We are willing to get involved with the sailing, happy to help cook (Will can do a mean paella) and we’d be more than up to meet some skippers before the race or have a call first to check we are reasonably normal! Two easy going chaps looking for a good adventure on fell & sea. Will’s phone number is +447548436909.
George Major
I’ve previously competed in the Hong Kong Four Peaks race, which is a very similar format to the Scottish Island Peaks. Aside from this, I have well over a decade of endurance/mountain/trail running experience; most recently, the four-day Ultra Tour de Monte Rosa 2024 in the Alps. I’ve been on the podium of the 100-mile White Horse Ultra and the Hong Kong 168 (a 168km race with around 8600m elevation gain). I’m always happy to get stuck in with a team, just point me uphill and set me off!
I’m happy to be contacted via george.t.major@gmail.com or on 07826649096.
Zach Jennings and Ben Laverick hoping to find a sailing team –
Two young whippersnappers who grew up together in Leicester but moved to the far north in pursuit of hills and the outdoors, who wish to continue their quest into adventure by competing in SIPR together. Ben did SIPR in 2023 so knows the story and is keen to go again, experienced hill runner doing all the Scottish classics as well as Bob Graham. Zach similarly has done the Bob, Jura and goatfell races and lakeland classics but wishes to experience the pull of the seas. Both ecologists and keen birders so may get distracted looking for sea eagles but promise to run hard. Just keen to have good craic, willing to muck in with sailing, cooking, can provide whiskey, anything. Happy to drive up for a beer to meet some skippers before the race or have a call first, give us a shot!
Contact is zachhjenningss@gmail.com or 07712399212
Pete Gordon – Experienced Fell Runner looking for a crew.
Hi folks, I would class myself as an experienced fell runner and endurance athlete over many years. Based in Bristol but a member of the Welsh Fell Running Association training mostly in the remote Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons). Recent races include the 2024/25 South Wales Winter Fell Series, Llanbedr to Blaenavon AL Fell Race, Salomon Golden Trail Series Headlands 27k (USA) and the 2023 Ironman Wales. As well as multiple road and trail marathon races. My next AL Fell race is in March.
Growing up in Poole, Dorset I spent many days out on the water as well as my trips with my family to Islay via Jura, Arran etc in the summers. I wouldn’t profess to be an avid sailor but I am very comfortable at sea and can certainly be of help on deck. My navigational skills are good, I’m level-headed with good chat and most crucially I make a great brew. SIPR has been on my bucket list since I was a school boy and I narrowly missed out on a ride last year due to last minute issues with the boat.
Please don’t hesitate to drop me an email at petegordon0591@gmail.com or text 07887409532. I’d be happy to chat on teams/zoom or even arrange a meet up if possible 🙂 Cheers
Eliot Sedman and Steve Feltbower
Two running friends from Falkirk with a passion for adventure looking for a competitive boat and crew for this year’s race. Our running experience covers a wide range of formats, including the Scottish Hill Racing Championships, several Mountain Marathons (e.g. the LAMM and Saunders), Long Classics (e.g. Jura, Trotternish Ridge, Glenshee 9 and Stuc a Chroin), the FRAs as well as mountaineering trips in the Austrian and German Alps. We are both accustomed to long-distance running on uneven and difficult terrain and can deal with the challenges that this type of event demands.
My running partner (Steve) is an experienced orienteer, mountain leader, a qualified doctor and wilderness medic (very useful when you’re hypothermic or dehydrated). Our shared passion for the hills and running is right at the core of who we are and has led to a lifelong friendship. In terms of sailing experience, I sailed a variety of boats whilst living on Arran from 2013-15 and completed the SIPR in 2023 (coming third overall on ‘Clockwork’). We both have good sea legs and know how to look after ourselves onboard a boat and on the hill. Happy to lend a hand on deck (or below) if needed.
If interested please email eliot.sedman@googlemail.com or phone 07876451313
Two Westies runners seeking boat and crew.
Both very experienced runners over long hill races – Jura (Stu 1st V40 in 2023), Trotternish etc. – and usually found at the sharper end of the results. As well as the long classics, we’ve done many paired races, including Old County Tops in the lakes, several navigation legs at FRA relays, and have ran various long hill rounds both together and individually. Pretty much guaranteed not to have a strop and fall out with each other on the Paps (but maybe on the road). Craig has less experience on a boat, but you could probably teach him how to tie a bowline, and Stu used to be a fisherman, but hasn’t a clue what to do with the big flappy canvas bits. We’re up for mucking in, unlikely to spew, and are capable of sleeping standing up.
Happy to chat: stu.crutchfield@gmail.com / 07715 140072
Andrew Gamble and his friend would love the opportunity to take part in this type of race. We’ve done many races including the Isle of Jura fell race, Goatfell race on Arran, Scottish Coast 2 Coast, Big Ben Nevis triathlon, Celtman triathlon. Also many other big triathlons. I have also competed in races around Europe, as well as the Amazon marathon, Everest marathon, Costa Rica Coastal Challenge. I have also signed up next year for the Mongolia Trail run.
Contact Andrew : email andybodybasics@gmail.com or on 0750 106 6332
Sailors looking for boats
Calum McNicol
Im searching for a boat to be part of the sailing team for the 2025 race. Im an experienced sailor with offshore race experience and have rowed the Atlantic…just saying. Phone: 07765179765 and email: calum@calummcnicol.com
Matt Sims
Experienced racing sailor available to crew for SIPR 2025. Extensive offshore sailing experience. I have competed in SIPR on 20 + occasions as crew, skipper, runner and allrounder and know the event well from all angles. Contact Matt Simms. E mail: matthew.hilary@sky.com Tel 07740 909023