Accommodation will not be needed for Thursday night for the 60hr teams – as the start is during the night.
We expect most teams to finish through the night on Saturday.
We will have two-man tents (with mattresses) available for teams to sleep in once they finish.
Should you wish to book accommodation for before or after – please contact Khotso at info@khotso.co.za or 082 412 5540.
Times (Final)
Registration from – Thursday, 20 January – 16h00
Dinner (can be pre purchased via email) – 17h00
Briefing / Transfer to Start – Thursday, 20 January – 18h00
Post Race Breakfast / Awards – Sunday, 23 January – 08h00
Entry details
R1250 per person – covers park & forestry fees, medic, maps etc
Entries open to teams of four or pairs. Mixed team of four is the premier class
Limited to 8 teams
There will be catering at the start and finish.
Entries close at midnight, 10 Jan 2022
Boats
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 if boats are required for your team
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
The race may include rope work
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 42-45 hours
Finish cut off is 60 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 60 hour cut off.
Short course teams will still be ranked
All teams will be ranked, provided they follow Race Director instructions
Estimated distance is 300km – expect approximately 15% paddling, 25% trekking, 60% Mountain biking.
Transitions / support
No support crew needed
Bike boxes will be required for all team members
One transition box per team will be allowed (100L capacity – maximum)
There will be remote transitions
Trekking shoes/clothes will need to be carried on the mountain biking legs
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
Passport
Headtorch
15m throw rope / rope – 1 per team
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
One sleeping bag per team
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
Bike boxes for each team member
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
