No. As per the required gear list, you do not need (and cannot use) your own boat and/or paddles. You CAN, however, use your own life vests if you don't want to use the ones provided.
2010 Fat Otter Fall Sprint
Disciplines include Mountain Biking, Paddling, Orienteering, and Special Events. Last year it was bit chilly out there, so please dress accordingly. You might want to put an extra change of clothes in the car for after the paddle just in case.
We will be providing post race food and beverage in typical Fat Otter style (burgers, chips, beans, etc.) Course instructions will be handed out at check-in and will be covered during the pre-race meeting. Order of events will also be revealed at the pre-race meeting. That’s about it, feel free to contact us with any questions.
****NOTE: THOSE REGISTERING AFTER 10/9 CAN NO LONGER BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT
Date:
2010-11-13 09:00 - 15:00
Venue:
Race Directors:
rod.mclennan
Required Gear:
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Do we need (or can I use) our own boat?
Do we need to plot UTM coordinates?
No. All the maps will have the checkpoints pre-plotted.
What are the distances for each discipline?
As with most 'Adventure' races, the exact course and distances will not be revealed until the pre-race briefing just before the event. As a general rule of thumb, we try to even out the TIME spent doing each discipline throughout the event. In addition, we try to not have participants doing any one thing for a ridiculous amount of time.
What kind of bike am I allowed to use?
As per the required gear list posted on the website, you MUST use a mountain bike. No road bikes, cyclocross bikes, or tandem bikes will be allowed. Trust me, with the trails I'll have you on, you wouldn't want a road bike!!
What kind of boats will we be in?
The kind that float on the water... and that's all you get to know!
What kind of instructions will be provided?
Part of the fun of Adventure Racing is not knowing exactly what you're getting yourself into! Instructions provided at the start of the race can be anything from instructions to run east, to instructions for the entire course. Don't let this intimidate you though, everyone is in the same situation.
What map scale will be used during the race?
Various map scales will be used during the event.
In the past, 1:10000. 1:15000, and 1:24000 have been used.
When do we get maps of the course?
Maps won't be handed out until the pre-race briefing just before the race. The mystery behind the course is part of the experience
Will this race be too easy for experienced racers?
Although the navigation will be on the easy side for experienced teams, the race is structured in such a way that experienced racers will still have to work hard for the duration.
Comments
registration closed early?
i tried to sign up for this but there's no way for the registration process to begin. the big "Registration" button as seen for future races on this site isn't available. today is the last day to sign up, not sure what to do... sent a message to the "Contact us" under Support at bottom of page, no phone numbers or email are listed for event organizers
I was wanting to sign up
I was wanting to sign up today too... n yet I can't. Any chance this can be fixed or am I out of luck? I just found out about this yesterday and hadn't had the chance.
This race will challenge everyone!
Although this race is geared towards first time racers, experienced racers will experience a challenging event as well. Best part is the party afterward!