FIND A TEAM

If you want to join an existing team, create a new team or are looking for members to fill up your team, contact us at franco@expafrica.net and we will list your contact details below:

I’m just reaching out to hear if there is possibly an existing team that has lost a member due to an injury. I’m interrested to joining an existing team or alternatively somebody that also needs a team to make up a team of two (2). I can quite comfortably do the 100km expedition (the 165km would be a bit of stretch, but definitely possible).Just something about me: I founded a business in 2012 and I’ve trained up twenty (20) engineers to date with approximately one (1) year of experience. I split my time between Durban and Gauteng. I’ve done quite a bit of MTBing in my life and am always up for some sort of an adventure.I’ve done 2500 kilometers per foot since December to train for this as well as some cycling and swimming – see attached.Hope to be able to take part in this event.

Rudi Nel

082 612 1999

VOLUNTEERS

• The best way to be part of the race if you cannot participate yourself is to become a volunteer.
• If you are interested please contact Franco – 084 240 7962 or mail at franco@expafrica.net
• Volunteers just need to reach the registration venue on their own cost.
• Come and be part of this adventure.

TEAM FORMAT – teams of 4

• Mixed team of 4 (any combination of males and females)
• Male team of 4
• Female team of 4

TEAM FORMAT – teams of 2

• Mixed pair (1 male & 1 female)
• Male pair (2 males)
• Female pair (2 females)

TIMES – 100km and 165 km

• Registration: Friday 29 November 16h00 – 20h00
• Race briefing: Friday 29 November 20h00
• Start: Saturday 30 November 02h00
• Breakfast: 08h00 to 09h00 – Included in your entry
• Prize Giving: Sunday 1 December 09h00

DISTANCE AND ROUTE – 165 km

• The race will cover approximately 165 km.
• 17 hours fir the winning team, 30 hours for last team
• Mountain biking = 101 km (approx).
• Trekking = 40 km (approx).
• Kayaking = 22 km (approx).

DISTANCE AND ROUTE – 100 km

• The race will cover approximately 100 km.
• 12 hours for winning team, 24 hours for last team.
• Mountain biking = 59 km (approx).
• Trekking = 25 km (approx).
• Kayaking = 22 km (approx).

MAPS

• Map for leg 1 will be handed out 30 minutes before event start.
• Teams will receive new maps at each transition for the upcoming leg.
• Teams will use a map to locate checkpoints to complete route.
• Maps supplied will be colour Topographical maps and Google Maps
• Waterproofing of maps is essential. It is recommended that teams bring large zip-loc bags to waterproof maps.
• Pen or markers is recommended to prepare route on map.
• Maps will not be replaced if team misplaces maps.

COMPETENCY REQUIRED

• At least two members of the team must be capable of navigating by compass and map. The team must be able to orientate a map too objects and landmarks in their surroundings.
• The teams must be able to describe what your team will do if it became lost.
• All team members must be suitably competent in all the disciplines included in the event as specified by the race organizer and be able to complete the event without any assistance from any person other than their own team members.
• By entering this event, teams acknowledge that they are competent in all skills as stated above to complete such an event.

EVENT RULES & REGULATIONS

Click HERE for the ARWS rules & regulations (download & save a copy)

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

•  I understand and acknowledge that participating in this event is a dangerous activity. I am aware and understand the activities I will be involved in. I am aware of the hazards involved and acknowledge that there is always risk of injury (including permanent injury, mental injury, paralysis and death). In my judgment I have sufficient competence, knowledge, common sense, experience, survival skills and equipment to participate in all the event activities in a manner safe to myself and others.
• I understand and agree that, in the first instance, I am responsible for the provision of first aid to myself and those around me, I know and accept that rescue by the organisers, or emergency services, may not be possible immediately (e.g.: Night, rain, equipment failure, other rescue etc.)
• If I get to a point in the course that I believe the level of inherent risk is unacceptable for me, and I am not confident in completing it safely, it is my responsibility to take action. I must choose an alternate route, avoid the hazard, or even withdraw from that leg or the race. I accept this self-responsibility.
• Use common sense to “assess” areas for personal safety
• I and my whole team have read this paragraph, understand it and indemnify the event organiser against all claims.

ECO AWARENESS

Teams are to adhere to the following stipulations at all times:

• All waste is to be carried to the closest transition for disposal.
• Picking of flowers, cutting of walking sticks and/or any damage to the natural vegetation (even though they might appear to be dead) is prohibited. The making of fires, whatever the circumstances and no matter how small, are prohibited along the entire route.
• No tree, rock etc. may be defaced in any manner.
• Be polite and courteous to all teams, organisers, spectators and anybody that will be present on event day.

PRIZES / AWARDS

• All adventures will receive an Expedition Africa medal.