The following gear lists apply to the 2010 Gleneagles Challenge Adventure Race.
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Required Individual Gear:
All individual team members must have the following at all times while racing:
* Compass
* Whistle
All individual team members must have the following while biking:
* Mountain bike (road bikes not permitted)
* Bike helmet, worn properly while biking
All individual team members must have the following while paddling:
* Type III PFD minimum, non-inflatable, worn properly while in the boat
* Paddle (can be canoe or kayak paddle)
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Required Team Gear:
All teams must carry the following at all times while racing:
* Working cellphone in a waterproof container, for emergency use only
* Pen or pencil
* UTM plotting tool (for plotting CP’s on race map)
* Waterproof map/passport container
* Basic first aid kit (in case of arterial bleeding, comminuted bone fractures, etc) including:
.- four 4″x4″ compress bandages
.- one 3″ ace wrap bandage
.- one roll of 1″ waterproof medical tape
All teams must carry the following while biking:
* Bike repair kit (such as patch kit, tire levers, extra tubes, tools)
* Tire pump or CO2 inflator
All teams must have the following while paddling:
* Canoe(s) or kayak(s) (boats not are provided for racers)
* Bailer (bucket, cut-off milk jug, etc) or bilge pump
Recommended optional gear:
* Pack for carrying food, drink, required gear, etc for duration of course
* Camera, for capturing the scenery and how much fun you’re having
* Canoe/kayak portage wheels (some portages may be suitable for portage wheels)
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Race passports/instructions and course maps will be provided.
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Required Individual Gear:
All individual team members must have the following at all times while racing:
* Compass
* Whistle
All individual team members must have the following while biking:
* Mountain bike (road bikes not permitted)
* Bike helmet, worn properly while biking
All individual team members must have the following while paddling:
* Type III PFD minimum, non-inflatable, worn properly while in the boat
* Paddle (can be canoe or kayak paddle)
.
Required Team Gear:
All teams must carry the following at all times while racing:
* Working cellphone in a waterproof container, for emergency use only
* Pen or pencil
* UTM plotting tool (for plotting CP’s on race map)
* Waterproof map/passport container
* Basic first aid kit (in case of arterial bleeding, comminuted bone fractures, etc) including:
.- four 4″x4″ compress bandages
.- one 3″ ace wrap bandage
.- one roll of 1″ waterproof medical tape
All teams must carry the following while biking:
* Bike repair kit (such as patch kit, tire levers, extra tubes, tools)
* Tire pump or CO2 inflator
All teams must have the following while paddling:
* Canoe(s) or kayak(s) (boats not are provided for racers)
* Bailer (bucket, cut-off milk jug, etc) or bilge pump
Recommended optional gear:
* Pack for carrying food, drink, required gear, etc for duration of course
* Camera, for capturing the scenery and how much fun you’re having
* Canoe/kayak portage wheels (some portages may be suitable for portage wheels)
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Race passports/instructions and course maps will be provided.
Ok how do i rent 2 2 man kayaks???
ReplyDeleteIf you need to rent boats for the race, try contacting Frog Hollow Outfitters at: http://www.froghollowoutdoors.com/
ReplyDeleteOther outfitters in the Raleigh area that rent boats include REI and Great Outdoor Provision Company.