Only one month until the 5th edition of the Coast Raid
22.07.2008
Only one month until the inaugural Coast . A strong field of national and international teams will be on the start-line for this 4-day, 300 km race in remote northeastern Quebec.We are happy to announce that we will have a very strong field of athletes for this 2008 edition of the Coast Raid. Some of the fastest teams in the adventure racing world are registered to start next August like the Team Quechua-Compagnie des alpes, Team Averne Outdoor and Team Sport 2000 Lafuma Vibram from France, the american Team Yogaslackers. the canadian Team Suunto-Salomon, the south african Team Xtreme South Africa and the strong Québec team Asics. Many excellent team complete this list.
Quebec's Lower North Shore is a wild stretch of coastline dotted with islands, passages, and sandy beaches. The Gulf of St. Lawrence resembles the ocean here, with whales, seabirds and the occasional iceberg that drifts down from Greenland. Fast-flowing salmon rivers cross boulder fields and tundra. The natural resources of this seemingly barren land have attracted many people for thousands of years, from the ancient Maritime Archaic Indians to today’s French, English and Innu-speaking inhabitants. Today, some 5,000 residents of the Lower North Shore make this isolated and grandiose landscape our home. They call it the Coast, and refer to themselves as Coasters.
The 5th edition of the Coast Raid will be held over 4 days and nights of racing in one of wildest region of Canada! The Lower North Shore is probably the best adventure race destination, with wide open spaces, fresh air and breathtaking landscapes. Plunge in to this journey and follow the steps of the first explorers and let the authentic adventure draw you in.
e are proud to announce that the partnership between Groupe Desgagnés and the Coast Raid 2008.
Groupe Desgagnés is a Quebec conglomerate reputed for the excellence of its maritime and land operations. It is headquartered in Quebec City, with subsidiaries at major Canadian ports, in the Middle and Lower North Shore regions, and in the Eastern Canadian Arctic.
With its tankers, cargo vessels, passenger and cargo carriers, Ro/Ro, and tugboats, with its charter, ship repair, refloating, heavy machinery rental, and road transportation services, Groupe Desgagnés stands as a leader in merchant marine operations.
The race is a 4 days/300 km stage race, including day and night racing, run in team of two or four(Mixed, Men or Women). We are asking for a minimum of mandatory equipment. We think that if you are wild enough to get in the Coast Raid, you must know what to bring with you!
For more info, visit www.coastraid.com
