Two courses on offer!

• Shorter [approximately 50km] with easier navigation. Aimed at teams of 2 with limited AR [Adventure Racing] experience.
• Longer [proximately 70km] with technical more challenging route sections and with some challenging navigation sections. More experienced solos and/or teams of 2

You will need a support crew/person to:

• Put your boat on your vehicle [You can also do this yourself]
• Fetch your bike at the start of the hike leg.
• Drive to the finish to fetch you

The current route plan:

• Paddle - start and finish at the same venue. 
• Mtb after paddle to a different location/start of hike.
• Hike/Coasteering to finish. Different location.

Date: 19 July 2025

Start time: 6h00

Area: Knysna rural.

The race start will be a paddle leg. Rogaine styled navigation - Control points [Cps] can be collected in any order

Disciplines for both routes/courses:

• Paddle - surf skis, kayaks but not the white water types, or K1/K2 canoes. If you are not a proficient K1/K2 paddler, do not attempt to paddle in these.
• Mtb
• Coasteering
• Trekking
• Navigation, using 1:50 000 maps which will be pre marked.

Approximate distances - longer, more technical course:

1. Tbc

Approximate distances - shorter, easier course:

1. Tbc

Compulsory equipment per COMPETITOR:

• Mtb and helmet
• Boat to paddle in - as per above info. Pfd/Life jacket and paddle
• A 10 liter capacity back pack should be sufficient - as long as you can get your race kit in. Please note that this might be a weather dependent scenario. More kit required for wet/cold weather.
• 100% Waterproof rain jacket with long sleeves and hood.
• Space blanket
• Head torch with fresh batteries
• whistle
• 2 liter water capacity.
• Nutrition/food for the duration of each leg.

Compulsory equipment per TEAM/SOLO:

• Map bag or similar to keep it dry in case of wet weather. A few A4 size ziplock bags might also work but make sure the seal is sealed properly - never guaranteed.
• Bike repair kit.
• Map board [MTB leg] for the navigator which can be attached to the mtb handle bar/stem area. A4 size hard board or similar size would do the trick. Just use elastic or bungy cord to hold the map in place.
• Mtb odometer which shows distance travelled on the bike leg. Very important for basic mtb navigation. 
• Cell phone. For emergencies only. Never to be used to try and assist with your navigation unless you are seriously lost! In that case. In that case you/your team will be deemed unofficial competitor/s. Integrity is a vital and integral part of Adventure Racing. Honor that!
• First Aid Kit containing: Wound dressing, antiseptic cream, antihistamine, triangular bandage, trauma dressing, elastic plaster bandage. A  7.5 to 10cm width is perfect. Also normal 7.5-10cm wide strap bandage.

Recommended items:

• Sunblock
• Hat/Cap
• Cold/wet weather gear - it is winter and could well be very cold with rain and wind!
• Buff
• Take photos with your "offline" cell phone or small camera.

Basic rules:

• No GPS type technology allowed. If you have a smart watch, lock it/take it off the mode that might enable you to measure distance, show location etc.
• Team members must stay together at ALL times - the general acceptable distance is 50m or less. You have to be visible to one another within that distance.
• It is normal practice to help another team in need and "must assist" in case of emergency.
• Right of way to vehicles, animals, larger water craft.

Entry fee:

• Solos - R650.00
• Pairs/Team of 2: R1300 per team.

Includes:

•  1:50 000 topo maps.
• Sanparks access permits where required.
• The finish will be at a restaurant where you can buy burgers, pizzas etc.  2x  beers/drinks on the house.

Send your questions to bundumokka1@gmail and I will regularly update this page with your questions and the answers.

Lekker! Look forward to this Adventure.! Do some training...