Lifeboat volunteer kayaks 500 miles
A Tobermory lifeboat volunteer has completed the Three Peaks Challenge – with a twist.
Nick Ray, who is also Mull’s deputy launching authority, kayaked more than 500 miles between the peaks.
The experienced sea kayaker set off from Loch Eil, near Fort William, on May 15 and paddled 518 miles in between climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon. He finished his challenge less than a month later, on June 10, where he presented the Aberdovey RNLI lifeboat station with a Toberymory RNLI bear.
Nick also walked or cycled a further 80 miles during his challenge in places where he was unable to kayak. His longest day consisted of 15 hours’ paddling, travelling 53 miles.
Nick is no stranger to adventure. In 2015, he kayaked around the Scottish coastline visiting all 47 lifeboat stations, a journey of more than 2,000 miles, raising more than £4,000 for the charity.
Lifeboat operations manager Sam Jones said: ‘This is a truly epic achievement by Nick and everyone on the crew has been following his progress.
‘We are also grateful to Nick for the assistance he gives in training by helping the crew to familiarise themselves with kayak scenarios.’