Race Format

Teams of 4 persons

Each team must have registered prior to the event (entries close 31st March) with team name, and list their team members.

• Open to 25 teams of 4 - every competitor carries an individual dibber.
• All competitors support their team all weekend.
• Each team must enter the required number of of team members in each race, as detailed below.
• Names of team member/s competing in each discipline must be confirmed on the Friday evening of the Race Weekend.

Maps with routes, control points and accurate distances will be given at the briefing on the Friday evening.

Sea Swim        1km

Each team must enter 1 team member.

This is a timed race with all competitors starting together. Typically 20 - 40 minutes.

Competitors supply own goggles and swimwear. Official swim hats provided by Adventurous Experiences must be worn. Safety cover will be provided. A basic level of ability is required.

Sea Kayaking       9km

Each team must enter 2 team members.

This is a timed race with all competitors starting together. Typically 60 - 90 minutes.

Competitors all supplied with SKUK composite kayaks. Competitors must wear approved Buoyancy Aids - paddles and clothing may be supplied with prior arrangement. Safety cover will be provided. A basic level of competancy is required.

Mountain Biking       14km    (350m ascent)

Each team must enter 2 team members.

This is a timed race with all competitors starting together. Typically 65 - 95 minutes.

Competitors supply own equipment. Competitors must wear approved Safety Helmets. Safety marshals will be provided.

Hill Run        9km     (145m ascent)

Each team must enter 2 team members.

This is a timed race with all competitors starting at the line together. Typically 35 - 60 minutes.

Competitors supply own equipment. Safety marshals will be provided.

Useful tips on training

Rope Climb         25m

Each team must enter 1 team member.

This is timed race with two competitors racing each time. Typically 2 - 5 minutes.

Competitors will be lowered to the ground after reaching top and 'touching'. Safety marshals will provide safety cover including belaying.  Marshals will carry out the competitor's dibbing' at the start and finish. Competitors all supplied with safety equipment. Competitors must wear approved Safety Equipment. Safety supervision will be provided at all times.

NOTE - distances given are approximate values, and may change to suit weather conditions on the day.

BBQ

This activity is included in the price and begins after the prize presentation. It is not 'part of the race'.

Disciplines spread over 2 days, with the emphasis on fun and viewing the Isle of Man from a different perspective.

Weekend 16th - 17th June 2012

Friday evening 15th @ 6pm - briefing at Ballabrooie (Central Contol Point) - Adventurous Experiences base (details with return of entry form). Full course details and safety briefing - including maps and checkpoints given to teams. Individual race numbers given out - must be worn at all times when competing.

Saturday - 9:30am competitor meeting - weather report and any additional info given.

Adventure Race (DAY 1) begins 10am prompt. Program will follow schedule as closely as posible, taking into consideration the weather conditions.

10am - mass start swimmers from start line in the water. Expected max duration 40
minutes to reach

dibbed finish at Fenella beach.

11am - mass start kayakers at Fenella beach, expected max duration 120
minutes to reach

1pm - dibbed finish at Niarbyl beach.

13:30 - mass start bikers from start line off the road, expected max
duration 90 minutes to reach

3pm - dibbed finish at Ballabrooie.

Adventure Race (DAY 2) begins 10am prompt. Program will follow schedule as closely as posible, taking into consideration the weather conditions.

10am - mass start runners, expected max duration 60
minutes to reach

11am - dibbed finish at Fenella beach.

11:15 - two separate dibbed starts for first two rope climbers -
begin at Fenella beach car park, climb ropes hung from 40m crane to 
flag at top, before being lowered off.

Expected max duration 90 minutes all climbers.

12:45pm - last two climbers complete.

1pm - Presentation (Fenella Beach) - trophy, medals and special awards.

1:30 BBQ at Adventurous Experiences Base (Ballabrooie) - spring water and food supplied.

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