ADVENTURE CONCEPT

• Adventure racing is a multi-discipline endurance sport where competitors compete in teams, navigating from control point to control point in a number of disciplines.
• Disciplines may include: mountain biking, trekking, kayaking, swimming, rope work and orienteering. Teams are expected to navigate using a map and landmarks. Teams must be able to operate in harsh remote environments in all weather conditions.
• Teams travel throughout the night.  They can decide if, when and where to rest. The first team to complete the whole course, with all the checkpoints will be declared the winner.
• Teams are required to complete the entire distance together (always within hearing and visual distance of each other), helping and assisting each other.
• Teamwork and team dynamics are essential. A detailed understanding of your teammates and of your own capabilities is essential.

No:	Team Name	Leg 1	Leg	Leg 2	Leg 3	Leg 4	Leg 4	Leg 5	Finish		Final Time	Final
	Race start 13h00								Time	Penalties		Position
	MIXED TEAMS												MIXED TEAMS
1
2
4
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
	MALE TEAMS
15
16
17
18
20
5
19
	MALE PAIRS
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
	MIXED PAIRS
29
30
31
	FEMALE PAIR
32

MIXED TEAMS ENTERED (MAIN CATEGORY)

1. TEAM 1:

 

  MALE PAIRS ENTERED

1. TEAM 1:  

 MIXED PAIRS ENTERED

1. TEAM

 

FEMALE PAIRS ENTERED

TEAM FORMAT

• Teams of 4 members.
• Teams of 2 members.
• MAIN CATEGORY - MIXED TEAM OF FOUR.
• No other team combinations will be accepted.

 

ADVENTURE DISTANCE

• The adventure will cover 120 km.
• Top teams are expected to finish the course in 12 hours with the last team in at 24 hours.
• All teams should be able to finish before 13h00 Sunday afternoon
• Approximate percentage per discipline: 60% mountain biking, 25 % trekking, 15 % kayaking.

ADVENTURE LOCATION

• TBA
• Directions to registration, see www..co.za for directions..

 

ADVENTURE DATES

•  Full Moon Adventure One - 1/2 September 2012
• Full Moon Adventure Two - 27/28 October 2012.

TIMES

• Registration: Saturday 09h00-10h00
• Adventure briefing and team introduction: Saturday 10h00.
• Maps and adventure books handout: Saturday 10h00
• Adventure planning: Saturday 10h30-12h30
• Questions and answers: Saturday 12h00
• Re-supply boxes, kayak bag and paddles hand in: Saturday 12h30
• Adventure start: Saturday 13h00

 

• Brunch: Sunday 9h00- 13h00
• Prize giving: Sunday 12h00
• Adventure cut off:  Sunday 14h00

ADVENTURE VILLAGE

• A tented adventure village will be erected at the start/finish.
• Each team will have a designated four person tent and mattresses.
• The tent will be ready for use for teams arriving for registration on Saturday before race start.
• The tent will be ready for use for teams finishing the race. The camp will be dismantled on Sunday morning after prize giving.
• Teams can use their tents to keep their belongings and sleep at the finish.

RE-SUPPLY BOXES

• One of the great aspects of this overnight race is the unsupported nature of the race.
• Teams will need to plan meticulously all their equipment and sustenance, and then pack them into their re-supply boxes.
• The use of re-supply boxes makes it easier for teams to compete on an even playing field.
• Teams will receive waterproof re-supply boxes at the start in which to pack gear and food.
• Size of the re-supply boxes is - 160 liter. (81 cm long * 37 cm wide * 40 cm high).
• Only boxes supplied by the organizers may be used, teams can't use their own re-supply boxes.
• The organizers will move these boxes to various points on the route.
• Boxes will be available at designated transition areas somewhere on route. The position of these transition areas will be indicated in the adventure book.

DISCIPLINES

• Mountain biking – teams should be prepared for a range of riding including single track, steep hills, gravel roads and sealed roads.
• Trekking – will involve travelling by foot through rugged terrain. Trekking will be over diverse terrain.
• Kayaking – kayaking may be on rivers, lakes, or white water. Details will be outlined at race briefing. Kayaks and paddles will be provided by race organisers. teams can use their own paddles.
• Rope work - can consits of absailing, traversing, ascending etc. Organisers will provide all equipment.
• Orienteering – orienteering is an extremely important part of the race. The course is not marked and teams are required to navigate using map and compass. Teams may be split up in to pairs on orienteering legs.

MAPS

• Maps supplied will be 1:50 000 topographical maps. Google maps may also be used by organiser.
• Route may be given out as course progresses. Most of the route will be made availeble at start.
• Waterproofing of maps is essential. 
• Stationary materials for preparing route on map are needed. Different coloured pens, sellotape, scissors, etc.
• If the map is lost or damaged it will not be replaced by the organisers.

EQUIPMENT

Compulsory Competitor Equipment

Equipment rules are not enforced to inconvenience competitors. Competitors must each be equipped with the following minimum equipment.
Equipment that must be carried on person at all times.

Equipment that must be carried on person at all times.

• Whistle. Must always be reachable. When cycling or trekking on your backpacks shoulder strap, when kayaking on your lifejacket.
• Headlight or torch. Functional and water resistant with sufficient quantity of batteries.
• At least a 2-liter hydration system (water bottles or bladder).
• Sufficient food for the duration of the expedition
• Space/Safety blanket.
• Thermal or fleece layer consisting of a long sleeve top. The top must be an extra top that is kept dry inside backpack. 
• Waterproof jacket. Jacket must be waterproof, windproof, breathable, with a hood, be tape sealed and be suitable for potentially extreme conditions. Do not skimp on a light weight jacket that will not protect you in bad weather.
• Buff or balaclava or beanie.
• Knife.

Equipment that must be carried on person during the trekking legs.

• All of the on person items in the first paragraph.
• Sufficient trekking clothing and footwear.
• Cycling helmet on the trekking legs that include a rope work section. These legs wiil be indicated in the adventure book.

Equipment that must be carried on person during the cycling legs.

• All of the on person items in the first paragraph.
• Sufficient cycling clothing and footwear.
• Approved cycling helmet.
• Mountain bike.
• Lighting system for your bicycle. Functional and water resistant with sufficient quantity of batteries.
• Mountain bike repair kit.
• Rear red cycle light.

Equipment that must be carried on person during the kayak legs.

• All of the on person items in the first paragraph
• Sufficient kayaking clothing and footwear
• PFD (Personal flotation device). Life jacket (10 % discount at Canoe Concepts - 011 477 0784)
• One glow stick to be attached on to the pfd during night time
• One glow stick on front of kayak and one glow stick on rear of kayak at night time.
• 3 glow sticks per competitor for the entire event.

Compulsory team equipment. 

 

Each team must be always equipped with the following minimum equipment: Equipment must be with team at all times.

• Compass. A proper stand alone compass, not integrated in watch.
• Backpack. At least one backpack per team. 
• Cell phone.
• First aid kit.
• 1* shelter .
• Kayak bag. Kayak bag remains with kayak at all times.
• Matches or lighter.
• Money.
• Pencil and notebook.
• Four tie-downs per competitor. Two for the re-supply box. Straps stays with boxes at all times.

Compulsory Equipment Defined

• Backpack – any form of backpack capable of containing the equipment and provisions required by the team. Teams must be able to carry their running shoes on the cycling legs.
• Kayak bag - organisers will supply bag. bag may only contain life jackets.
• First Aid Kit – the first aid kit should contain the necessary equipment to cope with injuries while far from assistance e.g. gauze, muscle-rub (arnica oil, Voltaren/Reparil Gel), anti-inflammatory tablets, anti-histamine tablets, painkillers, headache tablets, antiseptic solution (Dettol/Savlon), triangular bandage, plasters, rehydration powder (Rehidrate), strapping tape, latex gloves, roller bandage, 5ml syringe and needles (for draining blisters) and personal medication (asthma pump, anti-histamines).
• Shelter – a sheet of waterproof material large enough to cover the entire team (4 people).
• If the team uses a mountain bike towing system it must have a quick release system to reduce the risk of accidents.
• Manufactures tags must be left on equipment so that organizers may inspect the items technical specifications.

Equipment supplied by race organizers

• Kayaks. Double Fluid Synergy plastic sit-on tops. Go to www.fluidkayaks.co.za to see specifications.
• Kayak bags. 
• Paddles.4 paddles per team. (Teams may use their own paddles. if so, the organizers have to be notified in advance. The organizers takes no responsibility for damage to paddles supplied by team, but utmost care will be taken in the transport process) 
• Rope work equipment
• Waterproof re-supply boxes.

 

Restricted Equipment

• Any firearm or weapon.
• Maps other than those provided by the organizers
• Satellite navigation equipment i.e. GPS that enables the user to navigate to a grid position.
• GPS wrist watches that indicate distance traveled are allowed i.e. Polar RS 800.
• Sails, kites or rudders for kayaks.

 

COMPETENCY CHECKS 

• At least one member of the team must be capable of navigating by compass and map during the day and night. The team must be able to orientate a map, identify grid references on a map, take a bearing between two points on a map, and understand the impact of magnetic declination.
• The teams must be able to describe what their team would do if it becomes lost.
• At least one member of the team should have experience in basic First Aid.
• All team members must be suitably competent in all disciplines included in the event as specified by the race organizer and be able to complete the event without any assistance from any person other than own team members.
• The following Kayaking Skills must be mastered: managing a capsized craft in deep water; righting and emptying a craft in deep water; getting back in and continuing paddling.
• Swimming 100m of any stroke.
• There will be no competency checks at registration. By entering this event, teams acknowledge that they are competent in all the skills required to complete an event of this nature.

EVENT RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Team

• The event must be started and completed by the entire team.
• All members of the team must be within visual and hearing distance of all other members of their team at all times, i.e. spread over no more than 100m.
• No substitutions during the race will be allowed.
• The team is to complete the entire event without any assistance.
• Teams receiving any form of assistance, including medical assistance, whilst not in a transition area, will be disqualified.
• Teams are required to pass through all transitions and checkpoints in the order designated by the Organiser.
• Teams will visit designated transitions areas to change racing disciplines, refill their supplies, change clothing and gear, and sleep if necessary.
• Teams only have to carry compulsory gear but are welcome to take more equipment if needed.
• Teams can arrive at the registration with a normal sedan. No 4*4 is needed. Vehicles can be parked at the registration venue for the duration of the event.
• All team members are required to pass through all transitions and checkpoints together. At these check points, which will be indicated by a board displaying a letter of the alphabet, any team member is to clearly mark the letter on the team passport.
• Checkpoints must be done in numerical order, orienteering points can be done in any order.
• Race marshals may request the passport for inspection. Failure to mark any transition or checkpoint on the passport will result in the team to become unofficial, unless the team returns to the missed transition or checkpoint and the team in full complement, re-do the route from the missed point on.
• While organisers do try to avoid bottlenecks, delays may cause teams to wait their turn to complete a discipline. If the delay time is to be ‘returned’ to the team, the marshal will record their time of arrival at the discipline and time of start of the discipline. Specific information will be indicated at race briefing or in the race book.
• Teams who lose their passports or punch will be deemed unofficial.
• Kit inspection may take place at any point in the race. Teams will have to report to an official for kit inspection on request.

2. Support Crew

• No Team support members will be required. Supporters are welcome to support their team’s progress at designated viewpoints. These areas will be indicated at race briefing.
• The best way to follow your team’s progress is to become a volunteer race official. Contact race organisers for more information.
•  No physical support is allowed. Any form of physical support will lead to the team’s disqualification.
• Supporters may provide moral support in any transition areas.
• Supporters are to have read these Standard Rules and Regulations as well as the Event Specific Rules.

3. General Rules

• Any team and/or individual who tests positive for illegal substances will be barred from all events for a minimum period of two (2) years. (See www.infosource.co.za/druglist for illegal substance details.)
• Any individual, male or female, will be barred from all events for life if found to have used physical violence during the course of the event.
• Abusive language will not be tolerated. Persons wishing to express outrage will do so in a controlled manner through their team captain only.
• Teams crossing the finish will be given a “line finish position”. This is pending the outcome of illegal substance test results, complaints and/or any further information coming to the organisers’ knowledge.
• The first team to complete the event, having complied with all rules and regulations and time penalties taken into consideration, will be considered the winning team.
• Any abuse of or disregard for instructions given by race marshals to any team member, will result in immediate disqualification and a disciplinary hearing at the end of the race. The disciplinary hearing may result in additional penalties.
• If a team member withdraws the team may continue, but will be unofficial. If more than two team members withdraw, the rest of the team must withdraw.

4. Medical Assistance

• Medical crews will be available for non-emergency medical treatment and consultation within transition areas when available. Any team receiving any form of medical treatment outside a transition area or a medical support area as specified in the race instructions will be disqualified.
• Medical treatment within transition areas is limited to basic first aid and advice. Should a racer require advanced life support, active fluid replacement therapy (IV), the administration of any oral or intravenous drug, then that racer, subject to the Race Director’s final decision, will be prevented from continuing with the event.
• The medical crew has the authority, on confirmation of the Race Director, to withdraw a racer from an event should the racer’s further participation in the event possibly result in permanent injury, disability or death to the racer or his/her teammates.
• Racers are obliged to carry the team’s personal medications in the team first aid kit or on the person concerned. The medical crew will not be on hand to supply personal medication should the team concerned have failed to supply their own.
• The medical crew will provide immediate emergency treatment and stabilisation. Should a racer require transport by road or air ambulance, the cost of any transport out of the race environment will be carried by the patient
• Racers are strongly advised to take appropriate insurance against the costs of emergency evacuations and repatriation.

5. Complaints & Appeals

• All complaints and/or queries are to be directed through the team captain. Only the captain is allowed to direct questions, objections and complaints to the organisers and/or their Management Team.
• In the event of there being discrepancies in finishing positions resulting from such reports and/or complaints, the Prize Giving will only take place after a verdict has been reached by the Race Director.
• Positions announced at Prize Giving are subject to the results of illegal substance tests and any further findings brought to the attention of the organisers.
• Any team wishing to appeal or complain any aspect of the event can do so. Complaints are to be received by the Race Director within 1 hour of the team crossing the finish line. Complaints may only be made with firsthand knowledge. No second-hand reports will be accepted or considered.  Appeals regarding decisions are to be received by the Race Director within 1 hour of the decision.
• The Event Organiser, as advised by senior marshals, will consider appeals.

6. Disqualification/Time Penalties

• Any team transgressing the 100meter, visual and hearing distance rule will be disqualified.
• Any team found not to be equipped with the compulsory equipment, as specified, during a kit inspection, will not be allowed to start the event.
• Any team found not to be equipped with the compulsory equipment during the race will be given a two hour penalty per missing item, to be added on to final racing time.
• Any team found to have transgressed the rules and regulations of the event and/or acting contrary to the spirit of the event will be liable for disqualification.
• The Race Director may impose a disqualification or penalty taking into consideration the spirit of the event. A statement will be requested from the applicable team captain should they wish to explain or justify the team’s actions.
• Any team and/or individual refusing to undergo testing for illegal substances will be disqualified.

7. Spirit of the Event

• Not cheating with regard to the rules and regulations of this event and the sport.
• Where one team finds another in need of medical attention – they must stop to assist.
• Abiding by the rules and regulations of this event and sport.
• Being eco-friendly, polite and prepared to assist a fellow man in need.
• Not misleading organisers and/or marshals with inaccurate/incomplete information.
• Not removing checkpoints, their illuminating devices or signage of any sort.

ECO AWARENESS

Teams are to adhere to the following stipulations at all times:

• All waste is to be carried to the closest transition or checkpoint for disposal.
• Human waste is to be buried between 20 and 25cm below the soil surface.
• Picking of flowers, cutting of walking sticks and/or any damage to the natural vegetation (even though they might appear to be dead) is prohibited.
• The making of fires, whatever the circumstances and no matter how small, are prohibited along the entire route.
• No tree, rock, etc. may be defaced in any manner.
• Be polite and courteous to local inhabitants. Pass quietly through settlements, especially at night.

The transgression of any of the above will render the entire team liable to disqualification.

ENTRY FEE

• R 4000 per team of four members.
• R 3000 per team of two members.
• Only 120 athletes will be accepted
• All athletes will receive a technical racing shirt.
• All teams will receive Sunday brunch.
• Saturday night accommodation in the adventure village is included in the entry fee.

• S. Muller
  Standard Bank
  Rivonia branch, branch code 001255
  Account number 420 104 496
• Download entry form from downloads in left pane.
• Mail entry form and proof of payment to bio@netactive.co.za.
• Entries are now open.
• Entries close 19 August 2012.
• No refunds of entry fee.
• Team substitutions can still be made until 28 August 2012. No charge for this.

 

 

PRIZES

• First 3 mixed teams of four will receive product vouchers to the value of:

First	R 4000.00
Second	R 2000.00
Third	R 1000.00

• All athletes will receive a technical race shirt.
• All athletes will receive a Kinetic Full Moon gift.
• All finishers will receive trophies.
• Lucky draw products from Salomon, Buff and Black Diamond will be handed out at prize giving.

VOLUNTEERS

• The best way to be part of the race if you cannot participate yourself is to become a volunteer marshal.
• If you are interested please contact Heidi - 082 564 6468 or mail us at bio@netactive.co.za.
• Volunteers just need to reach the registration venue on their own cost and supply their own food.
• Volunteers will receive a race garment from Salomon and a Kinetic Full Moon gift.
• Accommodation and Sunday brunch will be provided free of charge.
• Come and be part of the action.

USEFULL CONTACTS

• Equipment needs – Heidi at bio@netactive.co.za
• Navigation  skills– Lisa at lisa@ar.co.za
• To find a team -  Monique at info@assitportar.co.za
• Kayaking skills -  Gavin at  www.adventurekayaking.co.za
• Kayaking equipment - 10 % discount at Canoe concepts
• Rope work skills -