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NORCAL-AR: 3/14 Pacheco State Park (4hr & 9hr) Event Info & Gear List

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

The first event in the 2009 NORCAL Adventure Racing Series is less than a month away: Saturday, March 14th, 2009 at Pacheco State Park in Hollister. As you know, this event is actually 2 events in one - a 4hr. sprint and a longer 9hr. event. Highly detailed, color topo maps will be provided. 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. 4 hours or 9 hours). The paddling for this event will be on a large reservoir (San Luis) - so anticipate potentially windy paddling conditions.

Here are more details regarding the event along with the required Gear List.

Date: Saturday, March 14th, 2009
Location: Pacheco State Park (Dinosaur Point Entrance/Parking Area)
The race will start and end near the parking lot which is located on Dinosaur Point Road. Boats must be dropped off before the race start at San Luis Reservoir Dinosaur Point boat launch which is right down the hill on Dinosaur Point Road.
Please bring your own drinking water.

Check-in: 6:30am - 7:30am (Dinosaur Point Entrance/Parking Area) - Maps will be given out at check-in.
Boat Drop Off: 6:30am - 7:30am (San Luis Reservoir Dinosaur Point boat launch)
Please drop off your boat, paddles, and PFDs at this location with race officials before the race. You may drop extra food, paddle gear, etc. if desired.

Event Briefing: 8:00am
Event Begins: 8:30am
Event Ends: 12:30pm (4hr. Event) & 5:30pm (9hr. Event)

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NORCAL AR (Pacheco State Park Adventure Challenge: 3/14/2009) 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:
> Race Jersey (Provided by Organizer) - Must be worn and visible... and returned at end of event.
> 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
- Suggestion: Please bring several different colored highlighters for route marking on your maps.

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.