France\'s new Raid Caneo Nature is filling up fast
Jacqueline Windh / 24.01.2008
Raid CanéO Nature is a new event on the circuit, organized by Gérard Fusil Consultants (Gérard Fusil was the organizer of the very first international expedition race, the Raid Gauloises in New Zealand in 1989).Raid CanéO Nature will take place in France this July 27 to August 9. The format is a six-day staged race, and with its three categories (Extreme, Raiders and Adventure) it is appropriate for all experience levels – teams of four must include at least one woman (so I guess that means all-female teams are allowed). Disciplines include: walking/running and orienteering, sailing (dinghies), horse riding (ride and run), mountain biking, rollerblading, rope techniques (abseiling), canyoning, sea kayaking, and canoeing.
There is some good prize money on offer (E25,000, approximately $US36,000), and the organizers are promising some great media coverage and promotion, both for the sport and for the teams.
Following is some information from Gérard Fusil Consultants. If you’re thinking of going, keep in mind that registration closes March 31 or when full (and it’s already three quarters full!).
Enthusiasm for the Raid CanéO Nature is definitely not waning and more teams are registering all the time. Over thirty-five teams have already registered. The teams include GFC race regulars – the French Navy, Lattitude 55, the Fous de Bassin – as well as lots of new competitors who have experience of shorter races but are ready for a big adventure – the Ecole Normale Supérieure – and other teams who take part in numerous races such as Aigle Sybelles, Intersports Liège, Guaranis Brasil, and two female teams.
Amongst other important pieces of news, we have decided to ensure that the top ranking teams can recoup their expenses, following the same principle as for the Raid Gauloises. The winners will therefore receive €12,000 (about $17.500), the second placed team will receive €8,000 (about $11.500) and the third placed team €5,000 (about $7.000).
