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Some useful contacts on various aspects of the race, logistics, equipment hire, map and video purchase, travel and accommodation:
| Race Director | |
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Contact Ian Callaghan with any general questions about the event, media coverage, sponsorship etc |
| ian@scaristahouse.demon.co.uk | |
| telephone | +44 (0)1859 550238 |
| fax | +44 (0)1859 550277 |
| address | Scarista House, Isle of Harris, Scotland, HS3 3HX |
| Deputy RD | |
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Contact Stephanie Sargent on any of the above questions if you can't get hold of Ian, and with any questions on volunteering for the event, canoe, bike and vehicle hire and for informal advice on kayaking in the islands. Stephanie also runs a kayaking business in the islands, Hebridean Exploration, which you can visit at the address below |
| steffisar@aol.com | |
| telephone | +44 (0)1851 870716 or (0)1851 705655 |
| fax | +44 (0)1851 870716 |
| website | Hebridean Exploration |
| Sea Safety Officer | |
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Contact Gordon with any questions relating to the sea sections of the race - do you have the right qualifications, where to get the certificate if not, is your kayak a proper sea kayak etc |
| tennamast@btinternet.com | |
| telephone | +44 (0)1294 832745 |
| address | Blair View, 1 Hillside Cottages, Dalry, Scotland, KA24 4DP |
| Results Officer (also Maps and Videos) | |
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Martin Stone produces the results for the event and will be looking at your route plans when they are submitted. He also has map packages available at discounted rates, and videos for sale of previous races. As a former champion fell runner, Martin can also offer informal advice on terrain and conditions on the hill sections. He runs the Lowe Alpine Mountain Marathon, which you can check out at the address below |
| martin@staminade.demon.co.uk | |
| telephone | +44 (0)1931 714106 |
| fax | +44 (0)1931 714107 |
| mobile | 0836 384853 |
| website | www.staminade.demon.co.uk |
| Ferries | |
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Contact Caledonian MacBrayne for information on ferry services to and between the Islands. We suggest using the local number below to book ferries |
| general phone | +44 0990 650000 |
| local phone | +44 (0)1851 502444 |
| website | www.calmac.co.uk |
| Accommodation | |
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Contact the Tourist Board for information on accommodation in the Western Isles. They will also be able to make bookings for you if you so wish. To help plan your accommodation, refer to the logistics outline for start and finish points for each day. As well as serviced accommodation there are plenty of campsites and hostels throughout the Islands |
| witb@sol.co.uk | |
| telephone | +44 (0)1851 703088 |
| fax | +44 (0)1851 705244 |
| website | www.witb.co.uk |