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Energy Adventure Race 2016
April 10, 2016
Pure adventure is calling!
Race Registration and Briefing:
Race Reg and Briefing is at 6am, Sunday 10th April, on the beach at Camps Bay (Lawns at Police Station end).
Race Start is soon after first light, 7am-ish.
Start Venue: Camps Bay Beach
Cut – Offs: 6pm
Important Info for planning your race: Wild weather may affect this start and venue.
Leg 1 – Ocean and coastal paddling, with beach landings for some CPs (check points).
15km, 2 hours. Only paddling and safety kit. Racers must have a leash for their paddle, and wear bright clothing, lumo lifejacket qualifies as bright.
Leg 2 – Trail Running and navigation, taking in Lions Head and an ascent up Table Mountain,
including an extreme 112m Abseil (no experience needed, equipment and instructor supplied).
20km, 4 to 5 hours.
Leg 3 – Mountain Biking, a mixture of gnarly and jeep track, 30km, 3hours.
Leg 4 – continues if you make cut-off!
A multi-sport race that suits fit athletes, with a keen sense of adventure.
Entry Fee: Teams of 4 = R3000 ; Teams of 2 = 1500
Disciplines:
Trekking/ trail running
Mountain Biking
Abseiling
Ocean Paddling
Navigation
Seconds are compulsory:
They will be driving your equipment ahead to your transition points in preparation for the next leg. Maps for each leg will be handed over to participants only at the start of that specific leg.
Boats:
Sea kayaks / Surf skis only.
Mandatory Equipment:
Paddling
- Life Jacket
- Wind Breaker
- Hydration
- Map Bag
- Whistle
- Compass
- Cellphone
MTB
- Wind Breaker
- Helmet
- Hydration
- Food
- Space Blanket
- Cellphone
- Compass
- Basic Tools – eg. Puncture repair kit
- First Aid Kit
Trekking
- Headlight/Torch
- Hydration
- Food
- Space Blanket
- Cellphone
- Compass
- First Aid Kit
Email us HERE for details on Seconding, Compulsory Equipment, navigation questions.
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