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NORCAL-AR: 5/31 Henry Coe Adventure Challenge (6hr & 12hr) Event Info & Gear List

* Team Captains: Please make sure all your team members receive this information *

The third event in the NORCAL Adventure Racing Series is just under 2 weeks away: May 31st, 2008 at Henry Coe State Park in Gilroy. As you know, this event is actually 2 events in one - a 6hr. sprint and a longer 12hr. event. The navigation is primarily trail-based and highly detailed, color trail maps will be utilized. The format of the race will include both mandatory and "bonus" checkpoints. Therefore, scoring will be based on the number of checkpoints you are able to reach within your given timeframe (i.e. 6 hours or 12 hours). The paddling for this event will be on a lake. Expect hot conditions and make sure you bring plenty of liquids. Here are more details regarding the event along with the required Gear List.

Date: Saturday, May 31st, 2008
Location: Henry Coe State Park (Hunting Hollow Entrance)
The race will start and end at the Hunting Hollow entrance which is located on Gilroy Hot Springs Road, the same road you take to get to Coyote Reservoir (which is where you will be dropping your boats off before the race). Please bring your own water.

Check-in: 6:00am - 7:00am (Hunting Hollow Entrance) - Maps will be given out at Check-in.
Boat Drop Off: 6:00am - 7:00am (Coyote Lake - Sandy Beach Picnic Area)
Please drop off your boat, paddles, and PFDs at this location before the race. DO NOT DROP extra food, water, etc.

Event Briefing: 7:15am
Event Begins: 7:30am
Event Ends: 1:30pm (6hr. Event) & 7:30pm (12hr. Event)

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NORCAL AR (Henry Coe Adventure Challenge: 5/31/2008) GEAR LIST
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PERSONAL MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
Each team member must supply the following and must carry these items at all times during competition:
> Whistle
> Knife (w/ fixed or locking blade)
> Water bottles or water bladder (suggested capacity 60 oz. or greater)
> Water purification tablets or drops - enough to purify 2 gallons of water per person

BIKE SECTION EQUIPMENT
> Mountain bike
> An approved mountain biking helmet with chin strap
> Rear reflector (suitable for bicycling per the motor vehicle laws)
- Team: Tire repair kit or spare tube(s)
- Team: Bike pump or inflation kits
- Team: Tool(s) suitable to tighten major bike components, including chain tool

PADDLE SECTION EQUIPMENT
> Kayak(s) or Canoe(s)
> PFD(s)
> Paddle(s)

MANDATORY FULL TIME TEAM EQUIPMENT
Each team must possess and carry permanently throughout the event:
> Map (Provided by Organizer)
> Passport (Provided by Organizer)
> Team first aid kit (use best judgement, see first aid kit below for suggested list of supplies)
> One compass
> Pen
- Note: Please bring several different colored highlighters as you will need to copy CPs from a source map to your own map. It will be much easier to color-code mandatory v. bonus CPs using 2 different colored highlighters.

SUGGESTED COMPONENTS FOR TEAM FIRST AID KITS
Teams can bring whatever they deem is necessary for First Aid. Below is a suggested list of items:

3/4" bandages; 1" bandages; Fingertip bandages; 4x4 gauze pads; 1 roll - 2" adhesive tape; 4"x6" moleskin pads; First aid tweezers; Antibacterial towelettes; Antibiotic ointment packets; Electrolyte replacement tablets; Pain reliever/fever reducer tablets (such as Tylenol, Motrin, etc.); Needle/safety pin (type-1) 1/2" length; 5' roll of duct tape.

Should you have any questions, please contact us.