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ITEMS

QUANTITY

DESCRIPTION

All Times – All Disciplines

1

Official Race Bib

1 x per participant
(no sharing)

Provided by The Organiser The official race bib must be always worn by each participant throughout the race. Vests/packs that cover the front of the bib are not permitted.

2

Passport, Map, Course Information

1 x per team

Provided by The Organiser Racecourse overview, route planner, and control card, appropriate for the section of the race teams are completing. Waterproof map case required

3

Whistle

1 x per participant
(no sharing)

Each participant must always carry a whistle that is pea-less and functional in wet conditions. It must be always easily accessible to sound an alert if required

4

Magnetic Compass

2 x per team

Quality compasses for accurate navigation. Compass must have a needle balanced to the magnetic zone of the race. Sports watches compasses do not meet these requirements

5

Emergency Blanket

1 x per participant
(no sharing)

Used in emergencies to reflect heat. Can be used to counter hypothermia, but also provide shade or aid in visibility

6

First Aid Kit

1 x per team

First Aid Kit contents are specified separately. Must be contained in a waterproof bag

7

Fire Starting Device

1 x per team

Waterproof matches, gas lighter, and steel are all acceptable fire-starting devices

8

Pocket Knife or Multi-Tools Knife

1 x per team

Minimum blade length of 50mm and sharp enough to cut rope or webbing in an emergency. Folding blade for safety. Must be easily accessible while lake tubing

9

Mobile Phone

1 x per team

Mobile phone with a fully charged battery turned off and sealed in a non-transparent and waterproof bag/container for emergency use only

10

Map Case

1 x per team

A waterproof, transparent container used to protect maps, navigation tools, and other important documents from damage in wet and rough conditions

11

Permanent Marker Pen

1 x per team

Used to mark the control card and map

All Times – Mountain Bike Disciplines

1

Mountain Bike

1 x per participant
(no sharing)

Mountain bike in good condition (no e-bike, road bike, cyclocross or gravel bike), appropriate for adventure racing

2

Helmet

1 x per participant
(no sharing)

Cycle helmet with an approved safety standard certification. (e.g. CE, UIAA or country equivalent)

3

Rear Light

1 x per participant
(no sharing)

Rear facing red light. Must be mounted on the bicycle

All Times – Lake Tubing Disciplines

1

Personal Flotation Device
(PFD/Life Jacket)

1 x per participant
(no share)

Correctly sized for the competitor and must meet safety standards. Always worn while lake tubing. Inflatable type vests not acceptable. Foam deteriorates over time and loses buoyancy

2

Rubber Inner Tube (Float)

1 x per team

Classic black inner tube tire. Used to allow the rider to sit comfortably on their back across the top of the tube with buttocks in the centre

3

Bike Pump or CO2

1 x per team

Used to pump the tube

4

Whistle

1 x per participant
(no sharing)

Must be attached to the PFD/Life Jacket

5

2 Liter (2L) Dry Bag

1 per team

Used to protect valuable items from water

First Aid Kit – All Times – All Disciplines

1

Pressure Bandage (Elastic/Crepe)

1 per team

Total length of bandage is minimum of 2 metres and minimum width is 7.5cm un-stretched. Multiple bandages are permitted. Used to create localised pressure to site of injury or wound

2

Triangular Bandage

1 per team

This bandage in shape of right-angle triangle can be used to make a sling, as normal bandage and other applications

3

Wound Dressing
(Sterile)

2 per team

Dressing minimum dimensions 7.5cm x 7.5cm each. Applied to the wound to prevent further harm and promote healing. Self-adhesive or used in conjunction with a bandage. Gauze dressing with nonstick film recommended

4

Strapping Tape
(Adhesive/Surgical
Tape)

1 per team

One roll of strapping tape. Can be used to secure bandages or dressings and in improvised splints

5

Alcohol Swab

4 per team

Used to clean and sterilize the skin before apply wound plaster

6

Wound Plaster

4 per team

Used to cover and protect small cuts, scrapes, and wounds on the skin