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Rules
***Latest Updates *** (August 2, 2007)************
• To assist in race planning; There is only one official race transition area which is located at the Swayback trailhead. The run and the bike will start and finish from here. You will be allowed to leave one gear bag at this location during the race for transition purposes. Gear bags and bikes will be transported back to the finish at Gold Star park after the biking is completed. Whatever you take with you after the biking portion on your way down to the kayak/canoe leg will remain with you until you arrive at Goldstar park, so plan accordingly..
Note: The boat leg ends at Goldstar park where you transition to the final run portion. You can choose to leave more equipment at the boat take-out or anywhere else but race organizers are not liable for any equipment left at any point other than the official transition area.
Race planning is just about complete, but we reserve the right to keep the lid on a few surprises (that's why its called an Adventure race right?). But I'm sure you wouldn't want it any other way. Anyway, Here is what we will disclose:
• Run; distances are TBD (probably 3-5 miles), if you have input, let us know on our "Discussion" forum.
• Bike; distances TBD, (probably 8-10miles),
• 1 mile run from MTB transition to kayak/canoe course
• 7 mile kayak/canoe down the Coosa river
Note: Canoes/2-man-sit-on-top and indivual kayaks will be available on a first come/first serve basis. Due to logistics, we will not be accepting specific boat type requests. (Teams must use team boats, a team can't use two individual kayaks)
• 1-2 mile run through Wetumpka finishing at Goldstar Park
Challenge Details:
Several challenges will be revealed at racetime, but we would like to give details of one challenge that generates the most questions.
Rappel -  !!! IMPORTANT !!! - Rappel Guidelines
The rapel is down a slanted rockface above the Coosa River (see picture at right and on "2004 pics" page).
• All equipment provided and safety will be strictly controlled.
• No prior experience required.
• Only one team member is reqiured to do the rappel and teams won't know until they arrive at the challenge which team member will perform the challenge. This will be decided by a luck of the draw process
• No kayaks/canoes will be allowed in the water at the base of the rappel, all boats need to remain in the launch area until the rapelling team member returns from the rapel challenge.
• All teams must have a tire pump or other inflation method.
• For those with tubeless tires, wheelsets will be made available to complete the challenge
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Introduction
These rules are to
ensure the safety and integrity of the race. They will be enforced the race staff and volunteers. Any protests can be made
after completion of the race to the race director. All decisions by the race director are final.
Boat Information
Like last year,
competitors are not restricted to certain types of canoes/kayaks. Hey we're all about
fun and keeping it simple; If it floats you
you can use it. Race qualified boats may be rented at a discount at
the time of registration - either online, or mail-in. Boat rental
is $30 for teams, and $20 for individuals.
Disqualification
- Failure of a team to pass through each checkpoint in order.
- Using a mode of travel other than the one specified for each
leg.
- Any travel other that human powered travel.
- Littering on the course.
- Assistance by anyone not competing in the race (this includes
support crew) outside of the Transition Areas.
- Missing checkpoint/punch point
- Disobeying instructions from a race official
- Unauthorized road/trail travel
- Non-assistance to a person in danger
- Not wearing or improperly wearing a life jacket in the boat
- Not wearing a helmet while on the bike
- Violation over the identity of a competitor or change of a team
member during race
- Removing/altering a punch device, trail sign or marking
- Travel on Unauthorized/Restricted route
30 Minute Penalty
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Teammates not staying within 100 feet of each other.
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Teams not staying on the prescribed course.
15 Minute Penalty
- Not wearing a visible race number. (Some discretion is utilized here, we'd rather see you wearing your life jacket and floating when you tip over at mocassin gap instead of sinking and being able to read your race number as you go under.)
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T Parker
Auto Sales Inc.
Wetumpka, AL
Steven Sievers
Certified Public
Accountant
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