Firefighter Challenge 
Wight Extreme Hike - Day Three, Saturday 8th July 2006
The team complete the challenge on the third day.
In what is thought to a first, a team hike, swim and row around the Isle of Wight shoreline, covering a minimum of 72 miles in three days - exact distance is not known, but is probably in excess of 80-90 miles.
The team complete this all without any serious injuries and no one dropped out of the challenge.
In the process thousands of pounds has been raised for the Wessex Wight Appeal - you can donate securely online here.
Thanks goes to all the volunteers of the Wessex Cancer Trust, Matt le Tissier, support crew, crews at fire stations around the Island, watches at Newport Fire Station and all those who donated to the appeal,
Challenge complete.
Wight Extreme Hike - Day Three, Saturday 8th July 2006, 6am
The team are enjoying their breakfast at the Yaverland Sailing and Boat Club.
The team's sincere thanks to the club for their hospitality the previous evening, overnight stay and use of all the facilities.
Wight Extreme Hike - Day Three, Saturday 8th July 2006, 6.30am
The team are ready for day three to commence; minus one - Hoppy has gone ahead!
There he is!
Hoppy is spotted in the distance of Yaverland bay.
Yaverland
The team head for the rocks and an early morning swim in order to head for Whitecliff Bay.
Yaverland
The team head for the rocks and an early morning swim in order to head for Whitecliff Bay.
Whitecliff Bay
The support crew wait in Whitecliff Bay for the team to appear, whilst they are accompanied by two support crew in canoes.
Whitecliff Bay
The team enter Whitecliff Bay.
Whitecliff Bay
The team enter Whitecliff Bay.
Whitecliff Bay
The team enter Whitecliff Bay.
Whitecliff Bay
The team enter Whitecliff Bay.
Whitecliff Bay
The team enter Whitecliff Bay.
Whitecliff Bay
The team enter Whitecliff Bay.
Whitecliff Bay
The team enter Whitecliff Bay.
Onwards to Bembridge
The team leave Whitecliff Bay and head for Bembridge.
Bembridge
A crew from Bembridge Fire Station await the arrival of the team at the lifeboat station.
Bembridge
The team appear as they begin to enter the area near to Bembridge lifeboat station.
Bembridge
Bembridge
The team approach Bembridge Lifeboat station.
Onwards to Bembridge Harbour
After a very brief stop for some fluids the team head for Bembridge Harbour and another swim.
Bembridge Harbour
The team approach Bembridge Harbour
Bembridge Harbour
The team approach Bembridge Harbour
Bembridge Harbour
The support crew await the arrival of the team, with a change of clothes ready for their swim across the harbour.
Bembridge Harbour
The team swim across Bembridge Harbour.
Bembridge Harbour
The team soon hit low water and are able to stand to walk to the shore.
Onwards to brunch
Bacon sarnies await.
Along with more changes of clothes and attention to those feet.
Foot - post attention
Some TLC for the toes.
Brunch
The team enjoy their bacon sarnies and a cuppa courtesy of Baywatch On The Beach cafe.
The team then head off for Seaview, Fishbourne and East Cowes.
Cowes
The team arrive in Cowes having crossed the river Medina via the floating bridge.
Cowes
The team begin their final stretch through the high street of Cowes, accompanied by a band, Cowes Fire Station crews, support crew, supporters, volunteers and family, collecting as they go.
The band in Cowes High Street
High Street, Cowes
Towards the parade
The team continue towards the parade.
Cowes Fire Station
Cowes Fire Station crews support the challenge and fundraising.
The Parade, Cowes
The procession ends at the parade.
Congratulations
Jason is congratulated by Paul Street, Brigade Manager, Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service.
Challenge Complete - Celebrations
The team celebrate completing the Wight Extreme Hike, Firefighter Challenge 2006, with a little champagne.
Challenge complete.
Not forgetting to actually drink some of it!
Presentations
The team thank the inpirational June ring for all her hard work and present her with a bouquet of flowers.
Wight Extreme Hike Team
Team photo - challenge complete.
Wight Extreme Hike Team
Team photo with support crew - challenge complete.
Wight Extreme Hike Team
Team photo with Laura Peacy-Wilcox (Mayor of Cowes), Paul Street (Brigade Manager, Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service) and Giles Lowe (Head of Service Support, Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service) - challenge complete.
Challenge Complete - time to go home
Wrighty is pleased to have finished the challenge and can go home for a rest.
Wight Extreme Hike - Challenge Complete
Thanks to all our sponsors.
ESP Signs (tel: 01983 884 972)
Marghams Stores Ltd
Andy Butler Sports Ground Specialist
Wessex Cancer Trust
The charity that gave this challenge a reason.
All the money donated through sponsorship, donations and prize draw ticket sales goes to the Wessex Wight Appeal for the Isle of Wight Chemotherapy Unit, from the Wessex Cancer Trust - you can donate securely online here. .
The Wight Extreme Hike Prize Draw 2006 takes place on the 12th August 2006.
If you would like to purchase tickets (at £1 each, in books of 5 if required) they are available from the Customer Services Department, reception, County Hall, High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight or contact us.
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