Plans have been unveiled or what is believed to be the first event of its kind in the Island – an adventure race covering six separate outdoor disciplines.

The man behind the project is Keirron Tastagh, director of Adventurous Experiences and organiser of Isle of Man Adventure Week.

He says the race will be a mixture of adventure sports and will be physically challenging, but is aimed at amateur athletes who will travel over, have a look at the Island, and compete in a fun way.

The event is for teams of four and there have already been expressions of interest locally and from the United Kingdom.

Keirron says: "Adventure Week has been expanded to include activities such as coasteering, sea kayaking, gorge scrambling, abseiling, rock climbing and sea fishing, all with the intention of introducing visitors to the attractions of the Isle of Man.

"As far as the adventure race is concerned I would be happy to receive entries from around 15-20 teams in the inaugural year and then build on this in the future."

The race will be spread over the last two days of Adventure Week, namely June 26 and 27, with three disciplines each day.

They are a one kilometre sea swim; sea kayak and mountain bike races, each over 12 kilometres; an eight kilometre hill run; an 80 metre rope ascent; and 800 metres of coasteering.

The entry fee is ?60 per person which includes insurance and lunch each day.

The location of the race is a closely guarded secret for the moment but an announcement will be made nearer the time so people can go along and watch.

Further information about any of the events can be obtained from Keirron Tastagh on 843034 or via e-mail at info@adventurousexperiences.com