Last year $1660 was raised for FSN and records were set on the courses that are now set in stone for future triathlon and aquathlon endeavours on the island. Antony Spencer won the men’s division romping through the 1000 metre swim, 5 mile mountain bike ride and 4 mile run in 1 hour, 20 minutes and 52 seconds. The Ladies division saw some close racing. Kathleen Brownsden won with a time of 1 hour, 35 minutes and 56 seconds. Photo: Provided

The Peter Island-Athlon Challenge and youth development event gives competitors a choice of three different individual events:

• Islander Challenge “A”: Half-mile kayak, five-mile hilly mountain bike, two-mile flatter run
• Islander Challenge “B”: Half-mile swim, five-mile hilly mountain bike, two-mile flatter run
• Islander Challenge “2.0”: One-mile swim, ten-mile hilly mountain bike, five-mile hilly run

Due to ferry limitations, space is limited to 5 individuals for Challenge “A” and 15 individuals Challenge “B” and “2.0” Off road tires and at least a 24X32 or smaller gear are recommended for bikes.

Youth Development Event

There will also be a youth development triathlon – The Deadman’s Beach Blast – which will comprise a 50-meter swim, one-mile bike, quarter-mile run. The youth development event will be run while swimmers for the “2.0” are still in the water.

Awards and the famous Peter Island Breakfast will be immediately after the event for all participants and volunteers.

There will be an entrance fee of US$40 for all adults (including participants, parents and volunteers) which includes the donation to FSN, the ferry and breakfast. Children are free.

Race registration will be done at the Tortola Sports Club on Friday, June 5, 2015 between 5.30pm and 6.30 pm. There is no registration on the day of the event but one can pre-register via email and pre-pay if they can't attend registration.

Last year $1660 was raised for FSN and records were set on the courses that are now set in stone for future triathlon and aquathlon endeavours on the island. Antony Spencer won the men’s division, romping through the 1000 metre swim, 5 mile mountain bike ride and 4 mile run in 1 hour, 20 minutes and 52 seconds. The Ladies division saw some close racing. Kathleen Brownsden won with a time of 1 hour, 35 minutes and 56 seconds.

In the Four Islands Cup standings, Anthony Spencer has a narrow four point lead over Richard Morgan, whilst Gary Salter sits slightly behind the top two in third.

In the Women’s event, Jenny McIver and Tash Ruschienski share top billing, Kay Reddy third and Carolina Pettigrew shares fourth with Sarah Jane Carrol.