TEAM MEDIA and team supporters

• Teams may be joined at the event by team media and supporters.
• Team media and supporters may have contact with teams only at pre -determined areas.
• Areas where team media and supporters may have contact with teams will be outlined in event race book.

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 stephan@kinetic-events.co.za and we will list your contact details below:

• Craig Murchie. Male. Top 10 at Mac Mac 46km, 5^th Overall at SOX, Ironman Kona, mountain biking, orienteering. Based in JHB. Any competitive teams looking for a member please get in touch. Contact: Hireallza@gmail.com Cell: 0832287028
• Werner Stoltz wants to join for a team in February. 40 year old male. Yacht captain in Spain but from South Africa so i am good with navigation. Excellent kayaker, runner and cyclist. Competed in Ironman and will be a great team member. Contact: werner.stoltz@gmail.com, captain@sy-sultana.com, Spain:+44 7909 253 549.
• Christelle Cilliers wants to join a team for the 60km Adventure. Contact 084 344 4999
• Gerdalize Bukes wants to join a team for the 60 km Adventure. She completed the Clocolan Race 60km Adventure. Contact: g.bukes@yahoo.com>

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 Stephan – 083 226 3265 or mail at  stephan@kinetic-events.co.za
• Volunteers just need to reach the registration venue on their own cost.
• Volunteers will receive an event peak cap and Sunday morning breakfast.
• Accommodation will be provided. Specific details to be provided on request.
• Come and be part of this adventure.

TEAM FORMAT

• Teams of 4 members and teams of 2 members.
• Teams can consist of members of any combination – (males and/or females).

DATES

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN COMPLETED NOW

24 – 26 FEBRUARY 2023

TIMES

TUESDAY  2023 – 21 FEBRUARY 2023

• 13h00: Expedition book to be emailed to all teams. Detailed book to be handed out at regsitration.
• 13h00: Indemnity form to be emailed to all teams.
• 13h00: Team medical information form to be emailed to all teams.
• 13h00: Route flow chart and Logistical planner emailed to all teams.
• 13h00: Sample of 1:50 000 scale map to be emailed to all teams

FRIDAY 2023 – 24 FEBRUARY 2023 – 24 to 40 hours teams.

• 12H00 – 14H00: Cycle drop of at transition 2 (T2) – 24 to 40 hours teams.
• 15h00: Registration – 24 to 40 hours teams.
• 16h00: Team introduction and Adventure briefing – 24 to 40 hours teams.
• 17h00: Race start – 24 to 40 hours teams.

SATURDAY 2023 – 25 FEBRUARY 2023 – 12 to 24 hours teams and 6 to 12 hours teams.

• 5h00: Registration – 12 to 24 hours teams and 6 to 12 hours teams.
• 6h00: Team introduction and Adventure briefing – 12 to 24 hours teams and 6 to 12 hours teams.
• 7h00: Race start – 12 to 24 hours teams and 6 to 12 hours teams – 12 to 24 hours teams and 6 to 12 hours teams.

SUNDAY 2023 – 26 FEBRUARY 2023

• 7h00 – 9h00: Breakfast.
• 9h00: Awards Ceremony

DISTANCE AND ROUTE – 24 to 40 hours (+/-200 KM)

• Mountain biking = 69 km
• Trekking = 64 km
• Kayaking = 32 km

DISTANCE AND ROUTE – 12 to 24 hours (+/- 120 KM)

• Mountain biking = 37 km
• Trekking = 38 km
• Kayaking = 11 km

DISTANCE AND ROUTE – 6 to 12 hours (+/- 60 KM)

• Mountain biking = 37 km
• Trekking = 22 km
• Kayaking = 8 km

DISCIPLINES

• Mountain biking – teams should be prepared for a range of riding including single track, steep hills, gravel roads and sealed roads.
• Trekking – will involve traveling by foot through rugged and diverse terrain. 
• Kayaking – each team will receive a 2 double Fluid kayaks http://www.fluidkayaks.com/project/synergy-recreational-kayak/  NO SAILS ALLOWED
• Orienteering – orienteering is an extremely important part of the race. The course is not marked and teams are required to navigate using maps. 

• Mountain biking – teams should be prepared for a range of riding including single track, steep hills, gravel roads and sealed roads.
• Trekking – will involve traveling by foot through rugged and diverse terrain. 
• Kayaking – each team will receive a 2 double Fluid kayaks http://www.fluidkayaks.com/project/synergy-recreational-kayak/  NO SAILS ALLOWED
• Orienteering – orienteering is an extremely important part of the race. The course is not marked and teams are required to navigate using maps. 

MAPS

• Maps supplied will be 1:50 000 topographical maps – A4 and A3 size and Google maps.
• 24 to 40 hours teams will receive two sets of maps.
• Teams will copy route on to maps from a master map as Expedition progresses. Information on this will be given at briefing.
• Waterproofing of maps is essential.
• Stationary to prepare route on map is needed. Different colours pens, sellotape, scissors etc. Two sets to be placed in both re-supply boxes.
• Maps will not be replaced if team misplaces maps.

RE-SUPPLY BOXES

• The organisers will provide teams with 2 re-supply boxes each at registration in which to pack gear and food.
• Teams will need to plan meticulously all their equipment and sustenance, and then pack them into their re-supply boxes.
• Size of the re-supply box is – 160 liter. (81 cm long * 37 cm wide * 40 cm high). Maximum packed weight 25 kg.
• Only boxes supplied by the organizers may be used, teams can’t use their own re-supply boxes.
• The organizers will move these boxes to various points on the route.
• Boxes will be available at designated transition areas on route. The position of these transition areas will be indicated in the adventure book.
• Re-supply boxes needs to be secured with cable ties by the teams before being moved by the organisers.

COMPETENCY REQUIRED

• At least two members of the team must be capable of navigating by compass and map during the day and night. The team must be able to orientate a map, take a bearing between two points on a map, and understand the impact of magnetic declination.
• 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.
• Swim 100 m of any stroke.
• 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.
• Human waste is to be buried between 20 and 25 cm below the soil surface.
• 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 local inhabitants. Pass quietly through settlements, especially at night.

PRIZES / AWARDS

• The winning 4 member mixed team of the 2023 ARWS Africa regional series will receive a free entry for the ARWS World Championship in Ecuador in 2024. 
• The team who earns the most points at the 5 regional events (best 2 events counts) and the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Eastern Cape in October 2023 will be crowned the Africa Regional Champions.
• All adventures will receive an Expedition Africa medal.