LATEST NEWS

1. Team Merrell Adventure Addicts who placed 7th at the recent World Championship and are the current defending champions of Expedition Africa will be at the start line.
2. Expedition Africa is now part of the Adventure Racing World Series.
3. The Halyards Hotel in Port Alfred will be the registration venue and team accomodation for Expedition Africa 2012. See www.riverhotels.co.za click on number 4.
4. Scouting for Expedition Africa 2012 is underway. Area confirmed as the Eastern Cape, between East London and Port Elizabeth.
5. See Expedition Africa 2012 scouting photos in the Photo Gallery.
6. Entries for 2012 is now open. 30 teams of four will line up on Monday 7 May 2012 to face Expedition Africa 2012.
7. Read the race reports of teams who have experienced Expedition Africa 2011. See reports downloads on left.
8. See all Expedition Africa 2011 photo's in the Photo Gallary.
9. Expedition Africa video link http://www.vimeo.com/26261630

No:	Team Name	Leg 1	Leg 2	Leg 3	Leg 4	Leg 5	Leg 6	Leg 7	Leg 8	Leg 9	Leg 10	Leg 11	Finish	Final
	Race starts 07h00
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EXPEDITION 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 through day and night, they can decide if, when and where to rest.
• The first team to complete all the Expedition legs and visiting all the checkpoints will be declared the winner.
• Teams are required to complete the entire Expedition 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 your own capabilities is essential.
• There will be a midway camp. Teams are required to have a 5 hour compulsory stop here.

TEAMS ENTERED

TEAM 1: IALA - SOUTH AFRICA

1. CHARL DU PLESSIS 
2. ANDRE VAN DER BURGH
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TEAM 2 : PALANCA PRETA - NORWAY

1. HAROLD ROBERTS
2. HARALD OVERLAND
3. INE LAERUM HALAND
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TEAM 3: KUBUSI - SOUTH AFRICA

1. JAMES WILLIAMSON
2. GARY BRADFIELD
3. JENNY TROUW
4. NICKI SMIT

TEAM 4:  CASTLE LITE  - SOUTH AFRICA

1. ADRIAN SAFFY
2. DEON DU PREEZ
3. INA DU PREEZ
4. GRAIG POWELL

TEAM 5: WCAD RACING - SOUTH AFRICA

1. QUINTIN SMITH
2. GRANT ROSS
3. CHRIS FISHER 
4. JULIA THOMAS

TEAM 6:  MERRELL ADVENTURE ADDICTS - SOUTH AFRICA

1. GRAHAM BIRD
2. TATUM PRINS
3. HANNO SMIT
4. DONOVAN SIMS

TEAM 7:  PENNYPINCHERS ADVENTURE RACING TEAM - SOUTH AFRICA

1. JAMES STEWART
2. JEANNETTE WYLIE
3. GARTH PEINKE
4. JEFF WILLCOX

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TEAM FORMAT

• Teams must consist of 4 members.
• Mixed teams of four with at least one member being female will be eligible for prize money and will be the official category.
• There are only 30  team entries available.

FIND A TEAM

• If you want to join an existing team, create a new team or are looking for members to fill up your team contact us and we will list your contact details below. bio@netactive.co.za  

 

DISTANCE

• The expedition will cover 500 km.
• At this stage of route scouting, the course stands as follows:
• Mountain biking 60% - 300 km.
• Trekking 25% - 125 km.
• Kayaking 15% - 75 km.
• 13 discipline legs.
• More accurate distances of individual disciplines will be released at registration and at expedition briefing.
• All teams should be able to finish before Saturday night prize giving, 12 May.

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 traveling by foot through rugged terrain. Trekking will be over diverse terrain.
• Kayaking – kayaks will be provided by race organizers. Kayaking may be on inland rivers, lakes, ocean or white water. Generally inland kayaking will be permitted during both day and night. Dark zones will be enforced on ocean sections and white water. Details will be outlined at race briefing. The 2012 Expedition Africa will have numerous kayaking legs. Kayaking will take place on tidal rivers and on the sea.
• Rope work. Could include abseiling, traversing, ascending etc. Organizers to provide equipment. The 2012 Expedition Africa will have an 80 m abseil. More rope work sections are being planned. 
• Orienteering – orienteering is an extremely important part of the race. The course is not marked and teams are required to navigate using maps. Teams may be split up into pairs to do orienteering legs.

LOCATION

• Eastern Cape, between Port Elizabeth and East London.
• The Halyards Hotel in Port Alfred will be the registration venue. See www.riverhotels.co.za click on number 4.
• See scouting photos in the Photo Gallery.
• Expedition start venue will be announced at briefing. 
• The closest airport will be Port Elizabeth airport.
• Teams can book accommodation for their families and supporters in the Port Alfred area. They will be able to see the start and finish with out driving to far to these points.
• There is a shopping centre with in walking distance from the hotel. A major supermarket with all food types are situated here.
• There is a cycle shop close to the Hotel.

THE SUNSHINE COAST.

With offerings of indigenous valley bushveld, semi-mountainous contrasts, and glorious valleys, the blissful temperate climate, with the longest sunshine hours in the Cape, the Sunshine Coast seems to be sheltered between these rolling hills, and glorious pristine beaches of the Eastern Cape. We have so much to offer in our tiny paradise, in addition, the region that forms the boundaries, as these areas are the neighbours that added to the bounty of our historical culture. These are more than the average attractions for visitors to explore and meander, these, which tantalise even the most discerning visitor.

They say it is an old paradise, steeped as it is, in the history of Frontier Wars, and a culture that dates back millions of years to the San people who roamed the beaches and the lands, foraging off the bounty that nature produced.

It is a world in one. More than ten per cent of the Eastern Cape's surface area is a conservation area in some way. The Sunshine Coast is the Oasis of this region. Some of these areas include proclaimed provincial nature reserves, marine reserves, and coastal islands while others are conservation or wilderness areas.

As the Eastern Cape, comprise seven different biomes, of which the Grassland, Nama Karoo, the thicket and Savannah biomes are the most extensive, the province is the only region of South Africa to have all seven of its ecological zones within its boundaries. This gives the territory a tremendous diversity of climates, allowing for a vast range of activities. The Sunshine Coast and its surrounds enjoys more than 300 sunshine days per year!!

As one of South Africa's leading nature and conservation based tourism destinations, offering a wealth of adventure activities, and diverse scenic beauty. There are glorious hiking trails, spellbinding canoe camps, and unique in geographical situation, we are totally surrounded by the most exciting array of game reserves, yet to be equated in Southern Africa. In a totally Malaria free area, not only do we boast of conservation, and animals for display and enjoyment but a proactive, world-class trophy hunting industry.

There are acclaimed artists who live and work here. A 'foodbasket' of farmers and dairies considered the most modern in the Southern hemisphere. This is 'pineapple country' so rich in the luscious fruit that you can almost smell the exotic perfume.

 There is so much to do in the region, so many interesting places to go and to see while visiting us here. From the warm Indian Ocean, and many inland water surfaces offer endless opportunities for bathing, boating, water-skiing, surfung, wind-surfing, angling, diving, horse-riding through reserves and along the beaches, bird-watching and a diversity of first-class golf in the renowned courses along the coast and inland.

This is the world of eco-tourism where you can hike and holiday to your hearts content at a wide variety of venues. Our Whale and Dolphin sightings are yet a secret.

From the roar of the lions in the distance game reserves, to the lullaby of the sea on our shores, we are no longer the secret destination in the heart of the Sunshine Coast, we are the most exciting, pulsating, desirable and affordable venue for any age.

www.travelsunshinecoast.co.za

DATES & TIMES

 5 to 13 May 2012.

• Teams to arrive at registration venue: Saturday 5 May.
• Transport for athletes and gear from the airport: Saturday 13h00 , 5 May. (Teams need to book these transfers before 5 April 2012)
• Expedition Village check in: Saturday from 10h00., 5 May.
• Registration: Saturday 17h00-18h00, 5 May.
• Team introduction, Expedition maps handout, Expedition book handout and briefing. Saturday 19h00, 5 May.
• Equipment inspection: Sunday 7h00 to 9h30, 6 May. See equipment inspection tab for when teams have to report for inspection.
• Brunch Sunday morning 10h00, 6 May.
• Questions and answers: Sunday 12h00, 6 May.
• Cycle box inspection and hand in: Sunday 13h00, 6 May.
• Kayak bag and paddles inspection and hand in: Sunday 13h00, 6 May.
• Re-supply boxes inspection and hand in: Sunday 16h00, 6 May.
• Supper: Sunday 18h00, 6 May.
• Room check out Monday 05h00, 7 May.
• Team captains to collect GPS tracking units Monday 05H00,  7 May.
• Expedition Start: Monday morning 07h00, 7 May.

 

• Prize giving and supper: Saturday 19h00, 12 May.
• Expedition cut off:  Sunday 07h00, 13 May. (145 hours)
• Transport to airport: Sunday 08h00, 13 May. (Teams need to book these transfers before 5 April 2012)
• Expedition village check out and teams depart for home: Sunday, 13 May.

 

EXPEDITION VILLAGE

• The expedition village will be the Halyards Hotel in Port Alfred
• See www.riverhotels.co.za for  details
• Each team will be provided with 1 room. Each room can sleep four comfortably and has a private bathroom.
• The rooms will be ready for use for teams arriving for registration, on Saturday and also on Sunday night before Expedition start.
• A marque will be erected on the grounds of the hotel for the packing of  the cycle boxes. Re-supply boxes will be stored in the conference hall.
• Teams will check out on Monday morning before race start.
• Rooms needs to be left empty when Expedition starts.
• Extra equipment must be left in team's vehicles parked at the expedition village or an alternative area indicated by the Expedition organizer for the duration of the Expedition.
• The rooms will be ready for use for teams finishing the Expedition on Friday and Saturday night. 
• Teams finishing the full course before Friday night will be accommodated in the hotel from when crossing the finishing line till Friday night at the organizers cost.
• Teams or team members who withdraws during the race will remain at the closest transition to point of withdrawal. These competitors will be collected on Friday and brought back to the Hotel.
• Teams who wish to book in earlier than Saturday 5 May and stay longer after Saturday 12 May can stay at a special rate. R150 per person per day.  For more info on early arrivals and direct bookings contact Amorette Oosthuizen at conference1@riverhotels.co.za. (indicate to her that you are part of Expedition Africa)
• Teams on the basic package must supply their own accommodation.

MIDWAY CAMP

• There will be a compulsory 5 hour stop at midway camp.
• A meal will be supplied to all teams at midway camp.
• New maps and race instructions will be received here.
• Mattresses and tents will be available at midway camp for sleeping.

CYCLE BOXES

• One of the unique aspects of this expedition is the un-supported nature.
• The use of boxes make it easier for teams to compete on an even playing field.
• The organizers will provide cycle boxes to the competitors.
• Cycle boxes - 154 cm long * 100 cm high  * 40 cm wide.
• Only boxes supplied by the organizers may be used, teams can't use their own cycle boxes.
• Cycle boxes will be a cardboard box. Most cycles will fit into the cycle box, by just removing the front wheel and lowering the saddle
• Sufficient packing tape is required to strengthen, waterproof, seal and reseal cycle boxes, teams must supply their own tape and waterproofing plastic. Two rolls of  tape per competitor, one to strengthen box before expedition start and one to be kept in box during event for repairs. Padding for the inside of the boxes to prevent damage to cycles can also be provided by teams .
• Each cycle box need to be secured with two tie downs at all times.
• No food or water to be stored in cycle boxes at any time.
• Only cycling related clothing, gear and equipment and trekking related clothing and shoes may be placed in box, one hour time penalty for each item not specified found in cycle boxes. 
• Organizers will move these boxes to various points on the course.
• Boxes will be available at a designated transition areas somewhere on route. More info on these areas will be in the expedition book.

RE-SUPPLY BOXES

• One of the unique aspects of this expedition is the un-supported nature.
• The use of boxes make it easier for teams to compete on an even playing field.
• The organizers will provide re-supply boxes to the competitors.
• Re-supply boxes - 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.
• Re-supply boxes will be a plastic box with a lid. Each re-supply box must be secured with two tie down strap at all times.
• No water to be stored in re-supply boxes at any time.
• Organizers will move these boxes to various points on the course.
• Boxes will be available at a designated transition areas somewhere on route. More info on these areas will be in the expedition book

MAPS

• Maps supplied will be 1:50 000 topographical maps.
• Google maps may be used on orienteering legs.
• Route will be given out as Expedition progress. More information on this will be given at briefing.
• Waterproofing of maps is essential. Waterproofing must be done in such a way that it enables teams to copy following control points on to map as Expedition progress.
• Stationary to prepare route on map is needed. Different colours pens, sellotape, scissors etc. To be placed in Midway Camp re-supply box.
• Maps will not be replaced if team misplaces maps.

COMPETENCY CHECKS

• At least two members 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 your team will do if it became lost.
• At least one member of the team must hold a minimum qualification of Level One First Aid.
• All team members must be suitably competent in all the disciplines included in the event as specified by the race organiser and be able to complete the event without any assistance from any person other than their own team members.
• The following Kayaking skills must be mastered. Manage a capsized craft in deep water, right and empty craft in deep water, get back in, continue paddling
• Swim 100m of any stroke.
• There will be no competency checks at registration. By entering this event, teams acknowledge that they are competent in all skills as stated above to complete such an event.

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. (Stronger team members may carry weak team members equipent)

• Back pack.
• 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 and long pants/tights. The long pants can be worn on the body. 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 Expedition 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. All cycles need to be packed in bike boxes when indicated.
• 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
• Kayak bag. All life jackets to be placed inside kayak bag on completion of kayak legs.
• 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.
• 6 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.
• Cell phone. International teams must purchase phone or phone card that will work in the Eastern Cape. Enquire at airport on arrival
• First aid kit.
• 1* shelter .
• 2*Sleeping bags or bivvy bags.
• Water purification tablets. 
• Matches or lighter.
• Money.
• Pencil and notebook.
• Four tie-downs per competitor. Two for the re-supply box and two for the cycle 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.
• Sleeping Bag or bivvy bag – a sleeping bag or bivvy bag, capable of containing a human body, designed to keep the body warm whilst sleeping during the normal practice of outdoor activities. The organizers will take into consideration the modern developments in sleeping bag and bivvy bag technology as well as the trends followed in adventure racing. Make sure your choice of bag will keep your team warm if you need to use it.
• Kayak bag - Kayak bag to be supplied by organisers. After completing a kayak leg, all life jackets must be  placed inside bag. kayak bag stays with kayak at all times,
• 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.
• 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) 
• Kayak bag.
• Rope work equipment
• Waterproof re-supply boxes.
• Cardboard cycle 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.

EQUIPMENT INSPECTION 

Equipment rules are not enforced to inconvenience competitors. Compulsory equipment required by each team and team member will be inspected on the following times. All equipment featured in the required equipment tab must be brought to the equipment inspection area. Excluding mountain bikes, water and food.

Teams need to be at equipment inspection area at the following times on Sunday 6 May.

Any team that arrives late or misses their appointment will have to wait till after Team 30 has done their inspection for their equipment inspection and an one hour time penalty will be added to finishing time.

• Team 1and 2: 07h00
• Team 3 and 4: 07h10
• Team 5 and 6: 07h20
• Team 7 and 8: 07h30
• Team 9 and 10: 07h40
• Team 11 and 12: 07h50
• Team 13 and 14: 08h00
• Team 15 and 16: 08h10
• Team 17 and 18: 08h20
• Team 19 and 20: 08h30
• Team 21 and 22: 08h40
• Team 23 and 24: 08h50
• Team 25 and 26: 09h00
• Team 27 and 28: 09h10
• Team 29 and 30: 09h20

 

EVENT RULES & REGULATIONS

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 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 arriving at a cycle transition needs to unpack their cycles from their cycle boxes, assemble it and pack their empty cycle boxes back on the transport vehicle
• Teams finishing a cycle leg needs to disassemble their cycles and pack their cycles back in their cycle boxes and pack the boxes on the transport vehicles
• 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.
• Race marshals may request the passport for inspection. Failure to mark any transition or checkpoint on the passport will result in disqualification, unless the team returns to the missed transition or checkpoint and the team in full compliment, re-does the route from the missed point on
• Where teams are required to comply with time restrictions during an event, this will be for safety or logistical considerations.
• Progress of teams who are moving to slow will be evaluated on Saturday. If movement is to slow these teams will be re-routed on a shortened course, to ensure teams finish before Sunday morning. Specific information will be explained at race briefing or in the race book.
• 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.
• Kit inspection may take place at any point in the race. Teams will have to report to an official for kit inspection on request.

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 teams 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 at designated viewpoints.
• Supporters are to have read these Standard Rules and Regulations as well as the Event Specific Rules.

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 disciplinarily hearing at the end of the race. The disciplinarily hearing may result in additional penalties.

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 with the race director, to withdraw a racer from an event should the racers further participation in the event 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.

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. Prize giving will be given 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 half an 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.

Disqualification/Time Penalties

• Any team transgressing the 100 meter, 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 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 be storing food or water in their cycle boxes during the race will be given a two hour penalty per 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.

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 FEES.

• All inclusive package: R18 000 per team (4 members per team).
• Basic package: R16 000 per team (4 members per team),

ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• A full service 500 km Expedition Adventure.
• Pre-event two nights hotel accommodation at the registration venue. (Saturday night 5 May and Sunday night 6 May). 
• Post-event two nights hotel accommodation at the finish venue. (Friday night 11 May and Saturday night 12 May).
• An Expedition Africa technical jacket
• Pre-event Sunday 6 May brunch and Sunday night 6 May supper.
• Midway camp meal.
• Saturday night 12 May prize giving gala dinner.
• Kayaks and paddles for the team.
• Kayak bag.
• Re-supply boxes.
• Cardboard cycle boxes. 

BASIC PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• A full service 500 km Expedition Adventure.
• Teams must provide their own accommodation.
• An Expedition Africa technical jacket
• Pre-event Sunday 6 May brunch and Sunday night 6 May supper.
• Midway camp meal.
• Saturday night 12 May prize giving gala dinner.
• Kayaks and paddles for the team.
• Kayak bag.
• Re-supply boxes.
• Cardboard cycle boxes. 

 

ENTRY INFORMATION:

• Only 30  team entries are available. 
• Entries are now open.
• A deposit of R 10 000 will secure an entry. 
• Balance of entry fee to be paid before 31 March 2012.
• No refunds on deposits or balance of entry fees paid.
• Entries can be sold or transferred. No charge for this.
• Team substitutions can still be made until 30 April 2012. No charge for the substitutions..  
• Airport transfers will be an extra R 200 per person one way.

BANKING DETAILS 

• S.Muller
• Standard Bank 
• Rivonia branch, branch code 001255
• Account number 420 104 496
• Swift code SBZAZAJJ 
• Download entry form from downloads in left pane.
• Mail entry form and proof of payment to bio@netactive.co.za
• Teams may pay with a credit card, contact us with your card details. A 5 % handling charge will be added to the entrance fee.

PRIZES / AWARDS

• First 3 mixed teams will receive cash prizes worth.

First	R 16 000.00
Second	R 6000.00
Third	R 2000.00

• Team who wins will receive a paid entry for the Adventure Racing World Championships in France 2012.
• Team who places seond will receive a guaranteed entry for the Adventure Racing world Championships in France 2012.
• All participants will receive trophies.

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
• Volunteers will receive a race garment.
• Accommodation and meal allowance will be provided free of charge. Specific details to be provided on request.
• 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
• Kayaking skills - Gavin at www.adventurekayaking.co.za
• Kayaking equipment - 10 % discount at canoe Concepts  - 011 477 0784
• Rope work skills -