Sep 25 2009
Black Beard Adventure Race
Length: 51 miles
Location: Nag\'s Head, Outer Banks
USARA Points Series Race. The 5th running of the Black Beard will consist of
25 miles of mountain biking,
8 miles of coasteering (non technical running along the coast), to following the coastline by running on shore, swimming (less than 100 meters) or wading as needed
7-8 miles of orienteering,
8-10 mile ocean kayak (on the sound),
80\' rappel off of the hotel roof (optional with time penalty)
Pre-race check-in: Athletes must check in Friday evening between 7 pm & 10 pm, at the Oceanfront South Comfort Inn, our race headquarters. (There is no race day check-in) Athletes must bring with them their rappelling harness, locking D & ATC for gear inspection & mandatory skills test. (This is a race, not an adventure racing academy. AAS staff are not there to coach you on rappelling skills. If you lack the necessary skill set to rappel safely, do not attempt to do so) Athletes must bring a photo ID & a USARA license to race check-in. If you do not have a USARA license, one can be purchased at race check-in. A 1 year license cost $35.00... a 1 day license cost $8.00.
We supply, kayaks, paddles & PFD\'s. Athletes are permitted to use their own paddles/PFD\'s but, they must transport them too & from the kayaking portion of the race.
This race is unmarshalled. Athletes are expected to obey all state, local & federal laws at all times. GPS are not authorized... including the wearing of any watch that has GPS capabilities. See below for your mandatory packing list.
\"Pictured is the GoLite race jacket the the winning 3 person coed team will receive.
This race is a USARA Points Series Race
\"Zanfel will be providing an additional $100.00 sponsorship towards the winning 3 person coed teams entry fee for the USARA National Championship\".
CATAGORIES: solo, 2 person, 3 person, 4 person Coed/Male/Female
(Mountain Biking 25 miles, Coasteering 8 miles, Ocean Kayaking 8-10 miles (in the sound) Orienteering 7-8 miles, Rappelling (optional with time penalty).
Eeerrrrrrr Maties. Reports that the ghost of the dread pirate Black Beard has been pillaging & looting up & down the Outer Banks for years. If yee courage enough, yee might find him & win the reward.
\"Every registered athlete will receive a bottle of Nature Cure Bee Seng tablets and, a bottle of Nature Cure Joint/Renu plus MSM.... a $54.90 value.\"
Every athlete that completes the race will receive the custom AAS finishers medal.
BLACK BEARD HOTEL
Race headquarters Start/Finish
Oceanfront South Comfort Inn
8031 Old Oregon Inlet Rd
Nags Head, N.C.
(252)-441-6315
There are absolutely no refunds in the event of a hurricane!!!
Thanks to Active.com you may register for an individual race and pay online.
Orienteering Coasteering Sea Kayak Mountain Biking Ropework Mountain Trek/Run - part of the AAS series Entry Fee( USD ) 520/390/270/150
25 miles of mountain biking,
8 miles of coasteering (non technical running along the coast), to following the coastline by running on shore, swimming (less than 100 meters) or wading as needed
7-8 miles of orienteering,
8-10 mile ocean kayak (on the sound),
80\' rappel off of the hotel roof (optional with time penalty)
Pre-race check-in: Athletes must check in Friday evening between 7 pm & 10 pm, at the Oceanfront South Comfort Inn, our race headquarters. (There is no race day check-in) Athletes must bring with them their rappelling harness, locking D & ATC for gear inspection & mandatory skills test. (This is a race, not an adventure racing academy. AAS staff are not there to coach you on rappelling skills. If you lack the necessary skill set to rappel safely, do not attempt to do so) Athletes must bring a photo ID & a USARA license to race check-in. If you do not have a USARA license, one can be purchased at race check-in. A 1 year license cost $35.00... a 1 day license cost $8.00.
We supply, kayaks, paddles & PFD\'s. Athletes are permitted to use their own paddles/PFD\'s but, they must transport them too & from the kayaking portion of the race.
This race is unmarshalled. Athletes are expected to obey all state, local & federal laws at all times. GPS are not authorized... including the wearing of any watch that has GPS capabilities. See below for your mandatory packing list.
\"Pictured is the GoLite race jacket the the winning 3 person coed team will receive.
This race is a USARA Points Series Race
\"Zanfel will be providing an additional $100.00 sponsorship towards the winning 3 person coed teams entry fee for the USARA National Championship\".
CATAGORIES: solo, 2 person, 3 person, 4 person Coed/Male/Female
(Mountain Biking 25 miles, Coasteering 8 miles, Ocean Kayaking 8-10 miles (in the sound) Orienteering 7-8 miles, Rappelling (optional with time penalty).
Eeerrrrrrr Maties. Reports that the ghost of the dread pirate Black Beard has been pillaging & looting up & down the Outer Banks for years. If yee courage enough, yee might find him & win the reward.
\"Every registered athlete will receive a bottle of Nature Cure Bee Seng tablets and, a bottle of Nature Cure Joint/Renu plus MSM.... a $54.90 value.\"
Every athlete that completes the race will receive the custom AAS finishers medal.
BLACK BEARD HOTEL
Race headquarters Start/Finish
Oceanfront South Comfort Inn
8031 Old Oregon Inlet Rd
Nags Head, N.C.
(252)-441-6315
There are absolutely no refunds in the event of a hurricane!!!
Thanks to Active.com you may register for an individual race and pay online.
Orienteering Coasteering Sea Kayak Mountain Biking Ropework Mountain Trek/Run - part of the AAS series Entry Fee( USD ) 520/390/270/150
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