Each team will need sit on top plastic kayaks. Must be an equivalent type boat / shape to the Fluid Synergies.
We have a limited about of sit on tops available for rent at R350 per boat for the event. Indicate on the entry form is boats are required for your team
Disciplines
Navigation – 1:50 000 maps – intermediate to advanced level
Running/Trekking/Kloofing – hiking paths, cattle tracks, off trail
Mountain Biking – district roads, farm tracks, singletrack, cattle tracks, (could be some hike a bike)
Paddling – river / flowing water
Expect day time temperatures to reach the high 20’s or low 30’s. Night time will drop to the low 10’s and possible lower. Good chance you will experience thunderstorms, rain and mist.
Distance / Race time
The winning team can expect to take around 6-7 hours
Finish cut off is 12 hours
There will be a cut off late in the race where teams will be re-directed onto a short course to have them finish before the 12 -hour cut off.
Short course teams will still be ranked
All teams will be ranked, provided they follow Race Director instructions
Estimated distance is 60km – expect approximately 12% paddling, 20% trekking, 68% Mountain biking
Transitions / support
No support crew needed
There will be remote transitions. We will not be transporting any team equipment to the remote TA’s except for paddle and PFD. (No bike box required)
Trekking shoes/clothes will need to be carried on the mountain biking legs
You will need to carry food for the whole event with you from the start
We will have volunteers at the remote TA’s to look after your mountain bikes while you are out trekking
Water will be available from streams along the route and at the remote TA’s
Equipment
Mandatory Equipment – The following list is compulsory and you will need to carry these at all times in addition to your normal discipline gear that you deem necessary
Waterproof jacket
Headtorch
Cellphone – 1 per team (will be sealed)
Camera – to take photo’s of the CP’s (this is your CP card – so make sure it does not fail)
PFD (for paddle leg only)
Paddle (for paddle leg only)
Space Blanket
Baselayer top
Basic first aid kit – i.e. Anti inflammatories, painkillers, bandage, plasters – Medics will not supply this stuff
Boats – Each team will need sit on top plastic kayaks
Don’t forget things like – Compass, Bike lights, paddle, warm clothing (it will be chilly at night) and mapwork stationery
Due to landowner restrictions, no spectators will be allowed out on the route
There are a few spots where teams can be seen and these will be highlighted during briefing – as well as the rules associated with interacting with teams out on the route
Non racing partners who wish to be involved can help us by volunteering to camp out at the remote TA’s. Contact us if interested
