The race is a non-stop sailing and fell-running adventure that takes place annually over 3-4 days each May. Teams of five set sail from Oban and (hopefully) cross the finishing line in Troon 160 nautical miles later, having navigated the daunting Corryvrechan and Mull of Kintyre overfalls in the process. Along the way stops at Mull, Jura and Arran deposit the runners to climb and descend 11,500 feet over 60 miles across Ben More, the Paps and Goat Fell respectively.
Storm Force is a team of four vets, including Tim Phillips and Charles Williams from Springfield Veterinary Surgery, Midhurst, competing in this year’s race. As well as the challenge, the purpose is to raise funds for worthy causes and Storm Force are supporting two charities – Canine Partners and For We Are Mad 4 Africa. If anybody would like to donate this would be much appreciated and the relevant links can be found at
