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Additional Info
The 2010 Sweaty Otter Adventure Race has been officially cancelled.
The Sweaty Otter is a 24HR Adventure Race (There is also an 8 hour SPRINT division this year that is suitable for beginners!) that takes place in and around the Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit. Be prepared for a challenging and fun course. Total Distance will be 90-100 miles. Divisions will consist of 2 and 3-person teams. Only Coed teams of 3 will be considered in the 'Elite' division. Disciplines will include running/trekking, paddling, single track mountain biking, road riding, orienteering, and ropes. Updates will be posted as the event approaches.
Rules:
· All team members must stay within 100ft of each other at all times unless otherwise stated in the race instructions
· No GPS devices are allowed
· No maps other than those provided may be used
· The team who collects the most checkpoints in the least amount of time will be designated the winner.
· Teams may not receive assistance other than verbal help from local residents.
· Teams must notify race staff immediately in the case of a missing or misplaced checkpoint.
· PFDs must be worn at all times while in watercraft
· Teams must collect all mandatory checkpoints to be considered ranked
· Teams must SIGN out of each manned checkpoint
F.A.Q:
Q. Do we need a support crew?
A. No, there will be no support allowed. You will return to the start area more than once where you will have access to your gear and food.
Q. What map scale will be used for the race?
A. The map scales during the race will vary
Q. What are conditions / terrain going to be like?
A. Based on average temperatures for that time of the year, I would expect temperatures to top out in the 80s and bottom out in the 60s. The terrain in the area is generally hilly, however you may also pass through some low laying marsh areas as well.
Q. Will we need to plot any UTM coordinates?
A. Yes! If you are unfamiliar with UTM plotting, www.maptools.com has some valuable information as well as plotting tools.
Q. Do we need our own watercraft?
A. Yes. This year you will need to bring your own watercraft. See the required gear list for details.
Q. Can we use our own maps?
A. No. You may only use the maps provided
Q. What will the ropes portion consist of?
A. Details about the ropes portion will be given at the pre-race meeting. I can say that no technical ropes skills will be required and knowledgeable staff will be present to assist teams if needed.
Lodging:
The Kettlebrook Farm Bed & Breakfast (W541 County Road Ss, Campbellsport, WI
(920) 533-5387) is the closest lodging to the race start. Bonne Bell Motel in (900 Prospect Dr Kewaskum, WI 53040 (262) 626-8414) is the next closest. There are also an abundance of national hotels/motels about 20 miles south along route 45 in West Bend, WI. For those of you who would like to camp, Long Lake and Mauthe Lake campgrounds are close to the start as well.
