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NORCAL-AR: Whiskeytown 24-30hr & 4-6hr Adventure Race Events - Event Info & Gear List

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

Welcome Racers!

The final event in the NORCAL Adventure Racing Series is just over 1 week away! As you know, there are two events/courses. Here are more details regarding the events, a suggested food packing system, along with the required Gear List.

LOCATION
Brandy Creek Marina Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

4-6 Hour Race Date: Sunday, October 11th
Check-In: 6:30am – 7:15am / Pre-race briefing 7:30am
Race Start / Finish: 8:15am / 2:00pm Cutoff

24-30 Hour Race Date: Saturday, October 10th
Check-In: 7:30am – 8:15am / Pre-race briefing 8:30am
Race Start / Finish: 9:15am / 2:00pm Cutoff (Oct. 11)

LODGING
Camping is available at the park. For information contact the Whiskeytown NRA visitor center between 8am and 4pm at 530-246-1225. Redding offers the nearest hotel accommodations.

FOOD PACKING SUGGESTION
(24hr Race) Many racers stress out about what to pack. To eliminate last minute scrambling after the pre-race briefing, you should ready your food for 6-8 hour segments and 2-4 hour segments in zip lock bags -- before you arrive at the race. That way, if it looks like you have a 10-12 hour segment ahead of you... you can simply grab the right size food pack(s) and put it in your backpack. There will only be one transition area on the whole course -- and it is the start and finish area as well. Therefore, there will be segments where you may need to carry 10-12 hours worth of food/gear.

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NORCAL AR (Whiskeytown: 10/10-11/2009) GEAR LIST
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Please note: Any lighting requirements apply to 24 hour racers only.

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
> Headlamp
> Suggested: fleece and jacket and hat for cold or inclement weather... it gets very cold at night

BIKE SECTION EQUIPMENT
> Mountain bike
> An approved mountain biking helmet with chin strap
> Rear reflector
> Bike lights for night travel
Team: Tire repair kit or spare tube(s)
Team: Bike pump or inflation kits
Team: Tool(s) suitable to tighten major bike components

MANDATORY WATER SECTION EQUIPMENT
> Kayak(s) or Canoe(s)
> Life jacket / PFD
> Paddles
> Appropriate clothing for flat water paddling
> Whistle attached and accessible on P.F.D.
> Glow sticks to be attached to front and back of all boats

MANDATORY FULL TIME TEAM EQUIPMENT
Each team must possess and carry permanently throughout the competition:
> Map (Provided by Organizer)
> Passport (Provided by Organizer)
> One Cell Phone
> Team first aid kit (use best judgement, see first aid kit below for suggested list of supplies)
> One compass (altimeter suggested) - No GPS allowed
> Marking pen to plot UTM's on the course if needed

SUGGESTED TEAM FIRST AID KIT
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.

If you have any questions prior to the event, please contact us.