Friday 9th February - From 3pm - Pauanui Sports and Recreation Centre
Friday 9th February– 7pm - Pauanui Sports and Recreation Centre
Saturday 10th February – Starts location
Finish - All - Pauanui - Pleasant Reserve
Sunday 11th February - 10am - Venue - Pauanui Sports and Recreation Centre
The course will be kept secret from competitors until the race briefing on the evening before the race. Competitors must follow the course and alternatives designed by the organisers and must race within the spirit of the competition.
Teams will be provided with a detailed list of checkpoints (map references) and transition points and will be informed as to each stage type (ie kayak, trek, mtb etc). at the race briefing.
Checkpoints, Rogaine Points and Transition Areas;
The race will comprise of a number of checkpoints, rogaine points and transition areas.
Transition Areas : Teams must sign in at every transition area
Checkpoints : Teams must record letters at each checkpoint or incur time penalties (variable)
Rogaine Points : Teams will incur time credits at each Rogaine point recorded (variable)
The clock will start at the beginning of the race. Times will be recorded at each transition area and when the team crosses the line. When a team decides to rest at a checkpoint, the clock doesn’t stop. On some stages there will be time penalties for arriving after a certain time. In the event of a compulsory stop during the race the clock will be stopped for each team affected.
The organisers reserve the right to impose cut off times on sections of the race for logistic and safety reasons. These will be announced at the race briefing and noted in the competitors race instructions.
Placing is based on finish times adjusted for any time penalties/credits incurred during the race.
Each competitor enters under their own responsibility. They can judge whether they should participate in the event, start and continue to the finish line. Nevertheless the organisers reserve the right to stop a competitor or team from setting off or continuing the event.
This year’s race will require support.
Gear List per team – Compulsory: First Aid kit, compass, land and survey maps (will be advised of which maps closer to event), one sealed mobile phone.
Gear List per Individual – Compulsory: Glow stick, survival blanket, polyprop top and bottom, fleece top, fleece or woolen hat, whistle, head lamp with adequate batteries for night, waterproof jacket, gloves, backpack and multi-purpose knife.
Kayaks (ARC Long)
It is recommended that suitable double sea kayaks are used. Don’t sacrifice safety for speed. Double kayaks should have a minimum water width of 550cm. Single Sea kayaks are alos permitted. Note we will be operating a hanicap system for this years ARC based on Hull speed of boats used.The aim will be that this is as fair as possible and it designed to help level the playing field.
Additional kayak equipment per competitor : Life jacket (6.2kg positive buoyancy, international standard) and marine flare
Mountain Bikes: Cycle helmets must be worn during the biking sections and each bike should be fitted with a rear red strobe light.
Rifle shooting, rope work and mystery activities : All equipment for these activities will be provided.
Forbidden Equipment : GPS, additional windsurf masts or sails or any other additions to kayaks.
Any legitimate race protests will be reviewed by the race organisers. Any protest must be filed with the race organiser within one hour of finishing the race.
In the case of withdrawal of a team member or the entire team during the race, the team captain must inform the organisers by any means available in the shortest possible time. Failure to do so may result in a search and rescue operation. For a team to proceed on a new stage they must have at least 2 team members.
These will occur where teams fail to record letters at checkpoints (variable), retirement of a team member (4 person team only), any breach of rule or regulation and littering.
Unfair behaviour or behaviour that brings the race into disrepute, use of unauthorised equipment and abandonment of team member during the race.
Each team will be provided with a race number and bibs. The bibs should be visible at all times.
The race will be supported by comprehensive safety back up. Radio Operators and marshals with knowledge of the course will be placed at each transitions area. These will be coordinated by a central control team that will keep a tab on the progress and whereabouts of each team. There will also be a paramedic and ambulance on the course at all times. The kayak legs will be supported by boat safety teams including the coastguard.
All participants compete at their own risk and the organisers will not accept liability for any personal accident or injury during the event. A liability waiver form must be signed by the team captain on behalf of the team. Competitors should ensure that they are adequately insured.
To enable us to run this event we have sought permission from a number of private land owners, local Iwi and DOC. It is important that we treat the land that we pass through with respect. To this end it is a requirement that all teams carry out their own rubbish. Support crews should be conscious of keeping the transition areas as they find them.
Team members and support crew must respect instructions given by officials and must also follow their decisions regarding health, security and safety.
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General – (Must be carried at all times inc. kayak) (This excludes ARC Short Life Jacket and ARC long Non kayaking life jacket) |
Team
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First Aid Kit |
1 Per Team |
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Compass |
2 Per Team |
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Topo Maps – Will be provided |
1 set per team |
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Survival Blanket |
1 per member |
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Polypropylene top – long Sleeves |
1 per member |
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Polypropylene bottom – long pants |
1 per member |
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Fleece Top (100 series weight min ) long sleeves |
1 per member |
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Fleece or wool hat |
1 Per member |
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Whistle |
1 per member |
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Polypropylene or wool gloves |
1 pair each |
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Waterproof Jacket |
1 per member |
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Multipurpose knife (eg swiss army) |
1 per team |
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Cell Phone (fully charged battery) |
1 per team |
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4 metre length of rope |
1 per member |
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Life Jacket (ARC Short and ARC Long Non Kayak) |
1 per member |
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Charged Phone |
1 per team |
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Kayak – (additional equipment ) |
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Marine Flares |
1 Per kayak |
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Life Jacket (6.2kg positive buoyancy) |
1 per member |
| All round white lights | 1 per kayak |
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Mountain Bike (additional equipment) |
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Cycle Helmet |
1 per member |
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Rear red strobe lights (flashing) |
1 per bike |
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Trek (additional equipment) |
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Suitable backpack |
1 per member |
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Headlamp and adequate batteries for whole night |
1 per member |
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Glow Sticks |
1 per member |
You should carry out the following Safety Checks on your bike.
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Mountain Bike |
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Cycle Helmet – safe to wear and no cracks in cover |
1 per member |
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Head set is tight |
Per bike |
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Brakes work |
Per Bike |
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Wheels are safe |
Per Bike |
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Tires are in a safe condition |
Per Bike |
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Nothing is bent on bike |
Per Bike |
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Kayaks |
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Double Sea Kayaks or Single Sea kayaks Includes Racing Doubles such as Hypernovas, Duets and Insomniacs No Multisport singles |
Per Team |
