The Three Peaks Yacht Race Snowdonia, North Wales is a race that consists of a yacht race from Barmouth to Fort William. It involves four or five crew members. Of these members, 2 of them must climb to the summit of Snowdon on the way to Fort William. The race consists of different stages. Stage one is Barmouth to Caernarfon, then Caernarfon to Whitehaven, then finally Whitegaven to Fort William.

The use of engines is not allowed in this race, making it a sail boat and rowing event only. Back up support teams can meet the teams on land but have restrictions on the kind o support they can offer the teams taking part. Team member must be over 18 years old due to the nature of the event can be quite exhausting if not prepared for it. You can enter to this event in Snowdonia through the Three Peaks Yacht Race website. The race will begin on 16^th June 2012.

If you are entering the race their are a wide range of holiday parks in north Wales as well as a wide range of other North Wales accommodation choices including hotels and B&B’s.