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Race #1 - Forster, NSW
eVeNT pROGRAM
for the 2011 Anaconda Adventure Race National Series at Forster
Saturday April 16th and Sunday April 17th, 2011
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Welcome to race #1
of the 2011 Anaconda Adventure Race National Series
at Forster
GOLD GOLD COAST COAST QLD / QLD AUGUSTA, / AUGUSTA WA
On behalf of Rapid Ascent, Anaconda, The Great Lakes Council and our corporate partners, welcome to the
Anaconda Adventure Race at Forster, the first race of the 2011 Anaconda Adventure Race National Series.
The Anaconda Adventure Race at Forster passes through some patches of pure paradise with golden sandy
beaches, cliff lined coast, tranquil inland lakes, tropical rainforests and a range of wildernesses from start to
finish. Anyone completing any section of this event, whether it is only the run leg on Sunday or all legs as an
individual will experience a real adventure and see some magnificent parts of the world.
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Aside from the natural beauty of the area, the second thing you’ll notice about Forster is the friendliness of the
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enthusiasm for everyone
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sporting events and this is evident in the support and happiness with which they’ll greet you as you roll into town.
We acknowledge and appreciate the support of the local community and our hosts in the Great Lakes Council
and encourage all participants to come back and say g’day outside of race weekend – we are sure you will enjoy
yourselves.
Finally, but just as importantly, we give recognition to Anaconda, naming rights sponsor of the Anaconda
Adventure Race National Series. If it were not for their vision to inspire, equip and enable everyone to get into the
outdoors then few of us would be gathering here at Forster this weekend. Thank you Anaconda.
So enjoy the race, enjoy the atmosphere and enjoy the scenery at race #1 of the Anaconda Adventure Race
National Series at Forster.
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TIMe SCHeDULe
Friday 15th April 2011
4:00pm – 8:00pm Anaconda Adventure Race at Forster competitor registration at Forster Main Beach
7:00pm Anaconda Adventure Race competitor briefing for Saturday course only
Saturday 16th April 2011
6:30am – 7:00am Late Registration: by prior arrangement only – Forster Main Beach
6:30am Day 1 Transition #2 open for bike drop off
6:30am – 7:50am Day 1 Transition #1 open for kayak drop off
7:30am Anaconda Adventure Race starts at Forster Main Beach (for 2 day competitors)
11:30am First finisher expected at Pacific Palms Bowling Club – end of Day 1
2:00pm Day 2 Transition #3 open for kayak drop off (but NO security provided on Sat. night)
4:00pm – 6:00pm ‘Adventure Race HALF’ competitor registration – Forster Main Beach
6:00pm Anaconda Adventure Race Competitor Briefing for Sunday course
Sunday 17th April 2011
6:00am Day 2 Transition #2 & Transition #3 open for bike & kayak drop off respectively
7:30am Anaconda Adventure Race start at Seal Rocks
11:00am Day 2 Transition #4 open for equipment drop off
11:00am – 4:00pm Adventure Expo Open
Children’s activities and entertainment
12:00pm Winner due to cross finish line
3:00pm Adventure Race Presentations and random prize giveaways
RACe START
• 7.30 am Saturday April 16th at the Forster Main Beach on North Street
• 7:30 am Sunday April 17th at Number 1 beach (northern end) at Seal Rocks
ReGISTRATION
It is compulsory for all competitors (all individuals and all competitors in all teams) to attend registration:
Anaconda Adventure Race (Two Day event)
Friday April 15th between 4:00pm and 8:00pm at the Adventure Expo at Forster Main Beach on North Street.
Adventure Race HALF (One Day event)
Friday April 15th between 4:00pm and 8:00pm OR Saturday April 16th between 4:00pm and 6:00pm at the Adventure Expo
at Forster Main Beach on North Street.
COMpeTITOR BRIeFING
There will be separate competitor briefings for each day’s course. Both briefings will take place in the Adventure Expo at Forster
Main Beach. It is highly recommended that all competitors attend the competitor briefing where we will explain the race.
Saturday’s course briefing (for all two day competitors) will be held at 7:00pm on Friday April 15th
Sunday’s course briefing (for all Adventure Race HALF competitors) will be held at 6:00pm on Saturday April 16th
FORSTeR MAIN BeACH – THe eVeNT CeNTRe
The Forster Main Beach is the ‘centre’ of the event and hosts the race start on Saturday and the triumphant race finish line
on Sunday, so come on down and check out the action. The race start is well worth a look with competitors running into the
water then heading off on an ocean swim before returning to the first transition where they set off on their kayaks through
the crashing shorebreak.
The area will come alive again on Sunday with the sponsor’s expo and displays for all to enjoy. Added to that will be a free
jumping castle for kids, BBQ and other food, MC commentary and the competitors racing through the finish line at the end of
their epic race. So bring the kids and the family and enjoy the beautiful Forster Main Beach – the centre of the event.
Axis Remedial Massage will be set up in the event centre on Saturday between 4pm - 6pm, and again on Sunday between
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COURSe DeSCRIpTION
The course for the 2011 Forster Anaconda Adventure Race sees a few changes to the 2010 course to make it a little easier
and more accessible for novices and newcomers to the sport. These changes include:
• A shorter ocean swim that does not go around the more exposed Bennetts Headland
• Deletion of the team run as the first leg on Saturday
• The paddle is now 98% on the protected lakes making for smoother water and safer landing at the end
• The Mountain Bike leg is a little shorter and removes the technical descent to the Golf Course
• A new run leg that does away with the board paddle across Smiths lake
So read on and see how the 2011 course comes together
DAY 1 - SATURDAY ApRIL 16th
2.1km OCeAN SWIM
The event starts with all swimmers standing on the sand at Main Beach then running into the water to then swim out around
Haydens to The Tanks. Swimmers will then pass through the narrow water channel between The Tanks before swimming
back to Main Beach by swimming on the inside of Haydens to exit the water and run the short distance into the kayak transition
area on the sand.
The Swim leg:
• Competitors MUST swim the entire course. You are not permitted to run along the shore area other than the small sand
bar at The Tanks
• You are permitted to rest on a rescue craft if required without penalty
• Race bib MUST be worn over your wetsuit & MUST NOT be removed until you have PASSED THROUGH the timing gate.
This applies to teams & individual competitors
• Wetsuits are recommended
• You may use a PFD (life-jacket) or snorkel & mask if you are a weak swimmer, however people using these devices will
start behind the main field
• Note -The Tanks have a sandy bottom and are protected from waves and swell
GOLD COAST QLD
Transition:
• Boats and other paddling equipment must be deposited at the transition area between 6:30am and 7:50am on Satur-
day
• Only competitors, team members and support crews wearing a wrist band (given out at registration) will be permitted
into the transition area
• Team paddlers must stay in the fenced off transition area enclosure with their boats - please do not crowd around the
timing chute but give swimmers the chance to clear this area before changing over your race bib
• Individuals must have their paddling gear located next to their craft & perform their transition at this point
• Race bib MUST be worn as your outermost garment, over your wetsuit, PFD and drink system (if wearing one) and MUST
NOT be removed until inside the next Transition Area. This applies to all competitors
• Competitors may NOT be assisted by their support crew whilst getting into their boats and launching in the water
• Individual competitors without support crew can use the bag transfer service to pack up their swimming gear as outlined
below

16.4km LAKe pADDLe
Paddlers exit the Main Beach transition area and then paddle north (turn left!)
keeping all buoys on their left. Paddlers then proceed into the lakes entrance
channel and paddle down the east side of Wallis Island, past Green Pt and
continue to Tiona Conference Centre. There will be a final buoy to pass around
(keeping it on your left) before landing on the beach. Drag your boat high onto
the beach and then run to the transition area through the timing chute and
into the TA enclosure.
The Paddle leg:
• PFD’s are compulsory & must be worn at all times on the paddle
• The course will be marked with buoys to provide assistance with directions,
and all buoys must be kept on the paddlers left
• For kayakers using an enclosed cockpit style of craft, spray skirts are recommended
as the lake can get rough
• Keep to the left of all swimmers, especially when leaving Forster Main
Beach
• There will be numerous water safety craft (jet skis and larger marine rescue
craft) on the water. They can assist you if required without a penalty to
help you get back in your boat etc
• Select a boat that is suited to your ability in all conditions – not just flat
water: it is quicker, safer and easier to be in a slow / stable boat rather
than a fast boat you fall out of several times
• The one boat must be used for the entire paddle leg and for both days’
paddle legs
• Be careful when launching at Main Beach as there can be a tough shorebreak
• Place the kayak number stickers on the raised upper hull section on each
side of your boat so that the number is visible from either side of the boat
Transition:
• Mountain Bike equipment must be deposited at the transition area between
6:30am and 9:30am on Saturday
• When reaching the beach paddlers must exit from their boats and then
move their boats high up onto the beach so they are out of the way of oth-
AST QLD / AUGUSTA, WA / LORNE, VIC
ers and the tide. Team mates and support crews can help on the beach.
• Support crew and other team mates (other than the mountain biker) are
NOT permitted inside the TA to assist their competitors.
• The exchange of bib must be done inside the transition area next to bikes.
Please do not complete your transition on the beach as your time will not
be recorded and safety compromised.
• The race bib MUST remain on until inside the Transition Area (applies to teams doing a change-over and individuals
changing out of wet gear).
• The race bib MUST be the outermost garment and go over the top of hydration systems etc.
• Support crew must present the kayak collection token / pass provided in your registration packs to remove paddling
equipment from the Beach.
• All kayaks and remaining equipment must be collected by 1:00pm on Saturday
15KM MOUNTAIN BIKe
The ride course follows a mixture of winding single track, 4WD tracks and 2WD dirt and sealed roads across a range of terrain.
It starts out passing through the palm fringed Tiona Conference Centre, then skirts beside Wallis Lake through Pacific
Palms before heading to the hills on some rougher 4WD tracks. It then re-emerges onto the Sandbar Road before riding into
the TA on Paradise Drive in Smiths Lake..
The Mountain Bike Leg:
• The course is marked with signs, coloured tape tied around trees and posts, witches hats etc. But be aware of where
you are going & keep an eye out for markers - you can still get lost if you don’t pay attention!!
• We recommend that all riders carry spares with you incl. pump, tube, tyre levers, chain breaker, multi-tool as well as
water / fluid as there will be nowhere to stop and get a drink along the riding course
• All roads are open to the public and normal road rules apply. Marshals are present at key points and traffic intersections
to direct you, the competitor. They are NOT there to stop traffic so don’t expect them to do so

• Support crew are not allowed to give assistance (e.g. provision
of food or fluid, assistance in repairing a damaged bike etc)
anywhere along the MTB leg
• Attach the bike number plate to the handle bars of your bike so
it can clearly be seen from the front
• The ride course is not closed to the public and you may encounter
walkers, trail bike riders and other trail users. Please be
respectful of other users of the trails
Transition:
• Running equipment must be deposited at the transition area
between 10:30am and 12:00pm on Saturday OR competitors
can use the bag transfer service as described below
• When reaching the TA, riders must dismount from their bikes,
pass through the timing chute and then meet their runner (for
teams) inside the TA enclosure. The transition of race bib must
take place inside the TA enclosure. Please do not crowd around
the timing gate but give riders the chance to clear this area
TA, WA / LORNE, VIC
before changing over your race bib
• The race bib MUST be worn over as your outermost garment,
over your drink system (if wearing one) and MUST NOT be
removed until inside the next Transition Area. This applies to
teams and individual competitors
• No support crew or team mates (other than the runner) are
allowed in the Transition Area other than to collect your bike
after the rider has finished. Your race bib or MTB token (provided
in registration packs) is required to collect your MTB from
bike compound. We will have staff at the Transition Area until
2.30pm after which time any bikes left there are at the owners’
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11.9KM TRAIL RUN
Runners exit the TA and then follow the marked course over a nearby hill and then along New Forster Rd and Amaroo Drive
before descending to Smiths Lake. Runners turn left to run around the edge of Lake, past Frothy Coffee and then continue
along the lake in a clockwise direction. This section beside the lake follows a rugged walking track but also includes some
rough sections where there is no track at all as the course crosses some subsidiary streams up to knee/waist deep before
turning away from the lake and onto Sandbar Rd. Runners then head through the campground, beside the golf course and
then up a short but steep hill into private property before joining the final 2km of the MTB leg and returning back to the transition
area, which is also the finish line opposite the Pacific Palms Bowling Club
The Run leg:
• Competitors MUST follow the tape trail that
marks the course and must not stray from
the path – especially in the bushland. Look
for markers, arrows, tape & think where you
are going. The course is marked but you still
need to pay attention to where you are going.
You could get lost if you don’t pay attention
• Assistance from support crew is not allowed
OAST QLD / AUGUSTA, WA / LORNE,
during the run (eg provision of food or water,
assistance with equipment), including at
Frothy Coffee
• The run course is not closed to the public and
you may encounter walkers, fisherman, kids,
tourists, dogs… Please be respectful of other
users of the trails.
• Runners and support crew should be aware
that the dirt road into Sandbar is open to
the public and is the same road for both the
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DAY 2 – SUNDAY ApRIL 17TH
1.9KM OCeAN SWIM
Sunday’s event starts at the northern end (far end)
of No. 1 Beach at Seal Rocks, approximately a
600m walk along the beach from the car park. All
swimmers will be lined up in a starting chute on the
beach, and on the starter’s orders, run into the water
and commence swimming, rounding a buoy immediately
in front of the starting chute (all buoys to be
kept on swimmers right).
Competitors then swim across the bay to the opposite
end of No. 1 beach, turning right around a buoy
to swim into the beach, run around a flag standing on
the sand and then return to the water. On returning
to the water competitors must swim around the small
headland to the right and then across Boat Beach
Bay to the far end of Boat Beach, turn right around a
final buoy and swim into the beach. Competitors then
run up the sand and into the transition area, crossing the timing mats at the entrance.
The Swim leg:
• Competitors MUST swim the entire course. You are not permitted to run along the beach other than around marshal/flag
as directed.
• Swimmers may not receive any external assistance during the ‘on land’ component of the swim leg – such as receive
hydration or nutrition.
• You are permitted to rest on a rescue craft if required without penalty.
• Race bib MUST be worn over your wetsuit & MUST NOT be removed until you have PASSED through the timing gate. This
applies to teams & individual competitors.
• Wetsuits are recommended.
• You may use a PFD (life-jacket) or snorkel & mask if you are a weak swimmer,
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however people
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using these devices will
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start behind the main field. Hand paddles, fins / flippers or any other form of propulsion cannot be used at any time dur-
ing the swim leg.
Transition:
• Running shoes and other running equipment must be deposited at the transition area between 6:30am and 7:50am on
Sunday
• Only team runners can stay in the fenced off TA enclosure waiting for their swimmer - please do not crowd around the
timing chute but give swimmers the chance to clear this area before changing over your race bib.
• Individuals must have their running gear located inside the TA enclosure and perform their transition at this point.
• Race bib MUST be worn as your outermost garment, over your drink system (if wearing one) and MUST NOT be removed
until inside the next Transition Area. This applies to teams and individual competitors.
• Competitors may not be assisted by their support crew inside the TA enclosure.
16KM TRAIL RUN
Runners exit the TA and then cross the headland to run along the scenic Lighthouse Beach before turning away from the
beach and continuing along a pleasant 2WD track through the bush. From here things get a little tougher with a couple of
monster sand dunes to scale and then a couple of hills before descending into Bungwahl and the transition area
The Run leg:
• The run course is marked with signs, coloured tape tied around trees and posts, witches hats etc. but again be aware of
where you are going & keep an eye out for markers - you can still get lost if you don’t pay attention!!
• No assistance from support crew is allowed during the run (e.g. provision of food or water, assistance with equipment)
• The run course is not closed to the public and you may encounter walkers, fisherman, kids, tourists, dogs. Please be
respectful of other users of the trails
Transition:
• Mountain Bike equipment must be deposited at the transition area between 6:30am and 9:30am on Sunday
• Team riders must wait next to their bike and transfer the race bib away from the TA entrance
• Support crews and other team mates (other than the mountain biker) are NOT permitted inside the TA to assist their

competitors other than to drop equipment
off during the times listed
• The race bib MUST be worn as your outermost
garment, over your drink system (if
wearing one) and MUST NOT be removed
until inside the next Transition Area. This ap-
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plies to teams and individual competitors
• Note: The area immediately adjacent to
the Transition Area enclosure may become
quite congested as competitors and support
vehicles pass through the same area. Car
parking is in the paddock beyond the TA enclosure.
When parking cars, please ensure
you do not block the flow of traffic
28KM MOUNTAIN BIKe
The mountain bike course follows a variety of 2WD and 4WD
tracks through the Wallingat National Park with the last few
kilometres passing through farmland to finish at the boat
ramp and picnic area in Coomba Park on Wallis Lake. The
locals will be putting on a BBQ for competitors and support
crew throughout the day so you can plan for a tasty food
break here!
The Mountain Bike Leg:
• The course is marked with signs, coloured tape tied
around trees and posts, witches hats etc. but again be
aware of where you are going & keep an eye out for markers
- you can still get lost if you don’t pay attention!!
• We recommend that all riders carry spares with you including
pump, tube, tyre levers, chain breaker, multi-tool
as well as water / fluid as there will be nowhere to stop
and get a drink along the riding course
• All roads are open to the public and normal road rules
apply. Marshals are present at key points and traffic intersections
to direct you, the competitor. They are NOT there
to stop traffic so don’t expect them to do so
• No support crew are allowed to give assistance (e.g. provision
of food or fluid, assistance in repairing a damaged
bike etc) anywhere along the MTB leg
Transition:
• Paddling equipment must be deposited at the transition
area between 2:00pm and 7:00pm on Saturday (note
there will be no security in the transition area overnight)
WA / LORNE, VIC
or between 6:30am and 1:00pm on Sunday
• When reaching the TA, riders must dismount from their
bikes, pass through the timing chute and then meet their
team paddler (for teams) inside the TA enclosure. The
transition of the race bib must take place inside the TA
enclosure
• Race bib MUST be worn as your outermost garment, over
your PFD and drink system (if wearing one) and MUST
NOT be removed until inside the next transition area. This
applies to teams and individual competitors
• No support crew or team mates (other than the paddler
and rider) are allowed in the transition area
• No support crew are permitted to assist the paddler get

into their boat at the lakes edge
• Your race bib or MTB token (in registration packs) is required to collect your MTB from the bike compound. We will have
staff at the Transition Area until 3.00pm on Sunday after which time any bikes left there are at the owners’ risk
• Note: The road there will be a one way system for support crews through Coomba Park to minimise traffic issues –
please follow the signs and directions on your way in and out of the village.
Note: Teams and support crews are advised to move quite promptly once your team paddler is underway in order to make
it to Tuncurry to rejoin for the team run. The lake paddle is likely to take the fastest paddlers 60 minutes to paddle and the
drive from T3 to T4 for the team run takes 45 minutes in a car. So we advise you to load the team mountain bike promptly
after they finish and head off with minimal delay. (There is no need to speed or put yourselves or others in danger, we are
just advising that time frames will be tight for teams with fast paddlers).
13KM LAKe pADDLe
The paddle leg takes competitors around the
Northern Side of Wallis Island Nature Reserve
and then through the Breckenridge Channel, past
plenty of oyster farms and alongside the centre of
downtown Forster before crossing the main channel
next to the bridge to wind through a couple of
smaller channels to finish at the transition area
in Tuncurry.
The Paddle leg:
• PFD’s are compulsory & must be worn at all
times on the paddle
• Keep an eye out for partially submerged oyster
racks (pending tide level) and keep away
from all oyster farms lining the paddle course
• Normal rules for waterways prevail for the entire
paddle leg course so paddlers must keep
on the right hand side of channels and give
way to other water users where necessary
• The one boat must be used for the entire
paddle leg and for both days’ paddle legs
• For kayakers using an enclosed cockpit style
of craft, spray skirts MUST be worn and fastened
prior to leaving the beach
• There will be numerous event water safety
craft (jet skis and larger marine rescue craft)
on the water. They can assist you if required
without a penalty to help you get back in your
boat, empty your boat etc
• Place the kayak number stickers on the
raised upper hull section on each side of
your boat so that the number is visible from
either side of the boat
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• Large buoys will be placed along the course
at key junctions to guide paddlers, however
a general knowledge of the course route is
highly recommended i.e. you may even want to tape a copy of the course map to your deck
Transition:
• Equipment for the team run must be deposited at the transition area between 11:00am and 1:00pm on Sunday. Competitors
can use the bag drop service as explained below
• When reaching the TA paddlers must exit their boats where directed and then immediately move their boats onto the
grass away from the landing area and out of the way of others and the tide
• Team mates and support crews can help you get out of your boat when you land at the TA
• Team paddlers must meet up with their team mates for the team run only after passing through the timing chute
• There is no need to transition the race bib as all team mates must continue from the TA to the finish together
• Support crew must present the kayak collection token / pass provided in your registration packs to remove paddling
equipment from the TA. All kayaks and remaining equipment must be collected by 4:00pm on Sunday

GReAT LAKeS TOURISM 3KM TeAM RUN
Starting over some vacant land then crossing the iconic Forster
/ Tuncurry Bridge, the team run finishes with competitors running
along Main Beach and then through the finish chute in the
middle of the Adventure Expo as absolute heroes – Well done!
The Team Run:
• All team members must meet at the final transition point at
the end of the paddle leg and all team members must complete
the entire team run to the finish line (no exceptions)
• Teams must remain together at all times (i.e. within 20
metres of each other)
• The team’s finishing time will be taken when the last competitor
crosses the finish line
• Any team who does not complete the final run leg as a FULL team will be listed as an unranked finisher. You may push,
pull, drag or carry your tired or injured team mates to the finish line. No exceptions will be made to this rule under any
circumstances
• A finish photo of your team will be taken as you cross the finish line and if you do not have a team uniform we encourage
you to wear your race shirts given to you at registration
Note: Teams and support crews are advised to depart T3 immediately, once your team paddler is underway in order to make
it to Tuncurry to rejoin them for the team run. The lake paddle is likely to take the fastest paddlers 60 minutes to paddle, and
the drive from T3 to T4 for the team run takes 45 minutes in a car. So we advise you to load the team mountain bike promptly
after they finish and head off with minimal delay. (There is no need to speed or put yourselves or others in danger).
SAFeTY ASpeCTS AND OTHeR NOTeS
Safety actions in case of an emergency / difficulty during each leg:
SWIM LEGS:
• Raise one arm if assistance is required and call for help, there will be numerous rescue boats patrolling the swim segment
• There are many rocky outcrops along the length of both swims, so if returning to the land to withdraw from the swim
make sure you select a beach or tranquil piece of water – otherwise stay in the water and attract the attention of the
water safety personnel
PADDLE LEGS:
• If assistance is required by water safety personnel, raise your paddle and wave it to attract their attention and tell other
competitors you need assistance and pass the message on
• If you get in to trouble out on the water ALWAYS stay with your boat until water safety personnel arrive
• If you cannot complete the paddle leg you can land your boat on the beach, you are best to stay in your boat and attract
the attention of the water safety personnel. On Day 1 and 2 you are safe to land on any area of beach
MOUNTAIN BIKE LEGS:
• If you become injured and require assistance, stop moving and stay where you are, make sure you are out of the way of
other riders and tell the competitors that pass you to alert the next race marshal and advise them of your location.
• If you become lost, backtrack along the trail you travelled to return to the marked course.
• If your bike breaks beyond repair, you are entitled to walk/jog your bike over the rest of the course to the transition area
and continue
RUN LEGS:
• If you become injured and require assistance, stop moving and stay where you are, tell the competitors that pass you to
alert the next race marshal and advise them of your location
• If you become lost, backtrack along the trail you travelled to return to the marked course
NOTES FROM THE MEDICAL TEAM
• This is a long and strenuous race. Be prepared for the race time to be up to 8 hrs for some competitors on each day.
• Start the race well hydrated i.e drink plenty of water the day before the race
• Plan your fluid intake for the entire day. Remember there are NO aid stations out on any of the legs. You must be totally
self-sufficient between each TA.
• Don’t forget to EAT. It is a long day out there and you need to eat as well as drink.
Have fun, stay safe and look after your fellow competitors. All the best from The Medical Team

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• All stages start and finish within rolling distance of
Alice Springs – no rental car required and
we’ll even pick you up at the airport
• Designated event hotel with negotiated rates,
on site bike mechanics, event centre and
more – good value for money
• Race in the morning then kick back by the
pool in the afternoon – very civilised!
Cranking trails
If you thought the Red Centre was full of sand and corrugations you’re wrong,
there is a myriad of tracks and trails with kilometer after kilometer of hand built
single track made by mountain bikers for mountain bikers.
All in all the Ingkerreke Commercial MTB Enduro gives you five days of
incredible mountain bike racing along sweet single track in an incredible
part of the world. We welcome you to join us for 2011.
EntEr now at www.icmE.com.au
16 – 20 may 2011
Brought to you by:
Tel: (03) 5261 5511
info@rapidascent.com.au

CUT OFF TIMeS
Cut-off times to each transition point will be strictly enforced as follows:
Saturday April 16th
• End Swim 9:00am (i.e. 1 hour & 30 minutes for 2.1km swim)
• End Ocean Paddle 11:30am (i.e. 2 hours 30 minutes for 16.4km)
• End Mountain Bike 1:30pm (i.e. 2 hours for 15km)
Sunday April 17th
• End Swim 8:45am (i.e. 1 hour 15 minutes for 1.9km)
• End Trail Run 11:00am (i.e. 2 hours 15 minutes for 16km)
• End Mountain Bike 1:30pm (i.e. 2 hours 30 minutes for 32km)
Cut offs:
• For teams who do not make the published cut off times, the next team member will be allowed to continue at the
published cut off time. This team member will not have the race bib and this will signify to officials that this team is still
competing but are unranked
• All team members are still required to gather at the end of final paddle leg for the final team run. E.g. If an athlete finishes
their leg 10 minutes AFTER the cut-off, their next team member will have already been sent off at the cut-off. The
person who missed the cut-off will still be required to get him/herself up to the final transition area for the team run
• Individuals who miss a cut off may elect to miss the next leg and continue the race unranked.
If you cannot complete a leg or are forced to stop or withdraw from a leg the following procedures will be followed:
• Your bib will be removed and you will now be an ‘unranked’ competitor. You will not be permitted to return to that discipline
but you can recommence the event with the next leg
• If you have been rescued on the water, you will be taken to the nearest beach / river bank. Or if you withdraw from the
leg by landing on the beach / river bank please ensure you advise a race official of your location and condition as soon
as possible – this will save us looking for you unnecessarily
• When you get to the next transition area, advise an official that you did not complete the leg and hand over to your team
mate who can continue the rest of the course
• Your team will not be ranked or placed but you can still continue the event
WHAT’S IN YOUR
SPORTS DRINK?
When it comes to endurance events, if you want to perform at your best you need
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RACe RULeS
Prior to being accepted into the event:
• (all participants) must read and sign the Participant Indemnity
• (juniors only - i.e. under 18 on race day)
o have their parent or guardian advise the organisers, Rapid Ascent, of their intention to enter
o parent or guardian must read and sign an authorisation and indemnity
• (paddlers only) must be competent in:
o paddling craft in ocean conditions and entry and exit through surf
o recognising areas of danger in the ocean such as reefs and rips
o ability to self rescue in the event of capsize
• (swimmers & paddlers) must be able to swim 1.9km unassisted in open water
• Participants must wear race bibs provided by race organisers on the outside of their clothing at all times. These bibs
are stretchy enough to be tight when over only a wetsuit while also being able to be stretched over the top of PFDs and
hydration devices. Not wearing a race bib as your outermost garment or not wearing it at all will incur a 15 min penalty
• Competitors must use the same bike frame and wheels for the entire bike leg and may only receive assistance from
other competitors to repair their own bike. Penalty for using someone else’s bike frame or wheels and for lending your
own bike frame or wheels to another competitor is 60 minutes for the borrower and 60 minutes for the lender.
• Competitors must use the same boat for the entire paddle leg and may only receive assistance from other competitors
to repair their own boat. Penalty for using someone else’s boat and for lending your boat is 60 minutes for the borrower
and 60 minutes for the lender.
• Any competitor who withdraws from the race MUST notify an official. This is an essential requirement to avoid unnecessary
searches being conducted and emergency services being engaged.
• It is compulsory that basic First Aid Kits are carried by all competitors doing the run and MTB legs. First Aid Kits must
consist of at least 2 x stretch bandages, 6 x wound closure strips, 2 x non-adhesive wound dressings, 1 x triangular
bandage and 1 pair of surgical gloves. The penalty for not carrying a First Aid Kit is 30 minutes.
• All competitors must carry the listed compulsory equipment for each leg. Failure to carry any listed item will result in a
30 minute penalty per item found to be missing.
• Failure to abide by rules may result in time penalty or disqualification.
• All teams are permitted to lodge protests against results or decisions enforced during the event. A judging panel of three
Rapid Ascent Directors will adjudicate on all protests and other contentious matters, and their decision will be final.
• Rapid Ascent has sole discretion to alter or amend the race rules in order to increase the safety of participants or for
any other reason deemed appropriate.

COMpeTITORS’ eQUIpMeNT
The following items are compulsory for all legs as part of the event rules:
Wrist bands
ALL competitors be sure to wear your wristband (will be attached by race staff at time of registration) to your wrist as without
this you will NOT be allowed inside the transition areas (TA’s) and you will NOT be allowed to remove equipment from TA’s.
You will also not get fed at the end of the race if you don’t have one!
You will also receive 2 wrist bands for your support crew. Please ensure that they wear them as no one without a wrist band
will be permitted into any transition area!
Race Number/Bib
ALL competitors will have their race number written on their arm/leg during registration in texta. Please DO NOT wash it off.
This number is used if you or one of your team-mates either withdraw from the race or do not make a cut off time.
Your bib MUST be the outermost garment at all times while racing. Please remove your bib and place in container at the finish
line on Sunday as we require all bibs to be returned.
Kayak stickers
You will receive 2 kayak stickers, place one on each side of the front of your kayak so that you can be identified from both
sides.
Bike number plate
You will also receive a number plate to go onto your bike so you can be identified whilst on the bike course. Make sure you
firmly attach the number plate to the handle bars of your bike using the zip ties provided.
Swim Cap
These must be worn by all swimmers during the swim leg
Timing Band
This will be provided in your registration pack to Individuals and Team Swimmers and must be handed on with your race bib
at each transition
Other items provided in your registration bags:
• Kayak / bike equipment collection tokens. You or your support crew must present these when collecting the appropriate
equipment from each TA.
• Competitors t-shirt
• Sponsors and event information
eQUIpMeNT LIST
The compulsory items listed below form part of the rules, so if it is listed as compulsory you must wear / carry it with you during
the race.
Compulsory Items for all legs
• Numbered race bib
Compulsory Swimming Equipment
• Swim cap (must be the one provided at registration)
Recommended Swimming Equipment
• Swim goggles
• Wetsuit - expected water temp 19 degrees.
Compulsory Paddling Equipment
• PFD (Personal Flotation Device)
• Paddle
• Splash cover / spray deck for people using a sit-in
kayak
Recommended Paddling Equipment
• Whistle attached to your PFD - used to attract attention
when in difficulty

• Paddle leash (to prevent paddle being lost in the waves)
• Variety of paddling clothing suitable for all conditions
Compulsory Run Equipment
• First aid kit comprising 2 x crepe bandages, 6 x wound closure strips, 1 x triangular bandage, 2 x non stick wound dressing
pads, one pair of surgical gloves.
Recommended Run Equipment
• Thermals (top and bottom) if cold weather
• Warm hat/balaclava (may be required in case of cold windy weather during run leg)
Compulsory Mountain Bike Equipment
• Certified Bike Helmet to Aust/NZ/US standard
• Bike number plate fixed to handle bars of the bike (provided at registration)
• First aid kit comprising 2 x crepe bandages, 6 x wound closure strips, 1 x triangular bandage, 2 x non stick wound dressing
pads one pair of surgical gloves
Recommended Mountain Bike Equipment
• Tools, pump, tube etc to effect own repairs
• Bike gloves
eQUIpMeNT TRANSFeRS
We will provide the following equipment transfer services to make it logistically as easy as possible for individuals with or
without support crews to get through the course.
Equipment transported from the Transition area to the Adventure Expo
We will provide the following services:
• Saturday: T1 Swim to paddle - we will transport your swimming gear back to the Race Admin tent in the Adventure Expo
• Sunday: T2 Run to MTB - we will transport your running gear back to the Race Admin tent in the Adventure Expo
To get your equipment transported from the transition area listed above to the Race Admin tent back at the Adventure Expo
please follow this procedure:
• When you arrive into the transition you must go to the ‘Secure Bag Drop Area’ and get a plastic bag from the marshal
• Put all your belongings / equipment for transfer in the bag and then return the bag to the marshal in the ‘Secure Bag
Drop Area’ (don’t just leave it on the grass!)
• We will then write your race number on the bag and at the end of the event transfer all bags to the Race Admin tent in
the Adventure Expo.
• Bags can only be collected from the Race Admin tent in the Adventure Expo upon presentation of your race bib (no
exceptions!)
• We will only be responsible for equipment left in bags with the marshal in the ‘Secure Bag Drop Area’ as detailed above
Equipment transported from the Adventure Expo to the Transition Area We will provide the following services:
• Saturday: Adventure Expo to T3 (MTB to run) - we will transport your running gear from the Race Admin tent in the Adventure
Expo to the transition area for you.
• Sunday: Adventure Expo to T4 (paddle to team run) - we will transport your running gear from the Race Admin tent in the
Adventure Expo to the transition area for you.
To get your equipment transported from the Race Admin tent in the Adventure Expo to the transition areas listed above
please follow this procedure:
• All clothing / equipment to be transferred out to Saturday’s T3 must be dropped off to the Race Admin tent in the Adventure
Expo by 6:30am on Saturday April 16th
• All clothing / equipment to be transferred out to Sunday’s T4 must be dropped off to the Race Admin tent in the Adventure
Expo by 6:00pm on Saturday April 16th
• Your clothing will be put in a plastic bag and your number marked on it and then taken out to the transition area before
you arrive on race day
• When you get to the transition area during the race, go to the marshal in the ‘Secure Bag Drop Area’ to collect your gear.
Gear will only be handed over upon presentation of the corresponding numbered race bib (e.g. we need the race bib as
evidence and will not give gear to support crews or team mates)
Car transportation
To save some epic logistics for individual competitors doing the whole race without a support crew we are able to relocate a
limited number of cars from the start to the finish each day. (On Saturday you start at Forster and finish at Pacific Palms 20
mins drive away. On Sunday you start at Seal Rocks and finish at Forster 40mins drive away)
If you do not have a support crew and want your car to be transported on either day please contact Bridget Jacoby the Event
Administrator on 0400 322 884 before 5:00pm on Friday. We will collect your car keys and arrange for someone to drive
your car back for you, parking it near the finish and depositing the keys in a safe place for you to collect when you finish

SUppORT CReW
Support crew are not mandatory. They can make logistics easier but as long as you are organised and use our equipment
transfer services as listed above, individuals can still complete the event without assistance.
General points:
• All teams will receive 2 wrist bands for your support crew as part of your registration pack. Please ensure that support
crews wear these wrist bands as without them you will not be permitted inside transition area or be able to service your
athletes
• Support crews may NOT help out competitors at any point outside of the designated transition areas listed below. This
extends to the team run, where support crew are NOT allowed to run with competitors. This is considered pacing and
can result in either a time penalty or disqualification
• We recommend that support crews / team mates go around all the transition areas before the race starts to drop off
equipment and clothing before the race starts – especially for individuals. This will make race day far less stressful than
rushing to get to each transition area during the race. Listed below is a suggested procedure for setting up your transition
areas before the race
Support crew are allowed to directly assist competitors at the following points only:
Day 1:
• T2 - support crews may only assist paddlers getting out of their boats and carrying them to their vehicle. They may not
assist inside the TA enclosure or anywhere between the beach and the TA enclosure
Day 2:
• T4 - support crews may only assist paddlers getting out of their boats and carrying them to your vehicle. They may not
assist inside the TA enclosure or anywhere between the TA and the finish
Support crews are NOT allowed inside any fenced off TA unless they have a wrist band and cannot collect any equipment
(bike or run or kayak…) without a collection token (provided as part of registration pack)
TRANSITION OPENING TIMES
Each transition area will be open for the times specified below.
DAY 1
T1: Swim – Paddle
• Open for equipment to be dropped off between 6:30am and 7:20am on Saturday
• The transition area will be manned, providing some level of security of remaining equipment until 9:00am. Please make
sure you have collected all equipment before this time – or use the bag transfer service to move your equipment from
the TA to the finish line as described above
T2: Paddle – Mountain Bike
• Open for equipment to be dropped off between 6:30am and 9:30am on Saturday
• The transition area will be manned, providing some level of security of remaining equipment until 12:30pm on Saturday.
Please make sure you have collected all equipment before this time at the latest
T3: Mountain Bike - Run
• Open for equipment to be dropped off between 10:30am and 1:00pm on Saturday or competitors can use the bag
transfer service to get their equipment to the TA as described above
• The transition area will be manned, providing some level of security of remaining equipment until 2:30pm on Saturday.
Please make sure you have collected all bike equipment before this time
DAY 2:
T1: Swim – Run
• Open for equipment to be dropped off between 6:30am and 8:00am on Sunday
• The transition area will be manned, providing some level of security of remaining equipment until 9:00am on Sunday.
Please make sure you have collected all bike equipment before this time
T2: Run - MTB
• Open for equipment to be dropped off between 6:00am and 9:00am on Sunday
• The transition area will be manned, providing some level of security of remaining equipment until 12:00pm on Sunday.
Please make sure you have collected all bike equipment before this time – or use the bag transfer service to move your
equipment from the TA to the finish line as described above
T3: MTB - Kayak
• Open for equipment to be dropped off between 2:00pm and 7:00pm on Saturday and 06:30am and 10:30am on Sun-

day
• There will be NO security on Saturday night at T3 so boats left on Sat. afternoon are at the competitors own risk (it is a
pretty quiet area)
• The transition area will be manned, providing some level of security of remaining equipment until 3:00pm on Sunday.
Please make sure you have collected all bike equipment before this time or arranged for someone to collect your gear
for you
T4: Kayak - Team Run
• Open for equipment to be dropped off between 11:00am and 1:00pm on Sunday – or use the bag transfer service to
move your equipment from race admin to the TA as described above.
• The transition area will be manned, providing some level of security of remaining equipment until 4:00pm on Sunday.
Please make sure you have collected all bike equipment before this time
TRANSpORT LOGISTICS AND SeT Up
Due to the Forster Adventure Race course at Forster not being a loop format, competitors and their support crews need to
set up their equipment before the race. This is particularly the case for individual competitors without a support crew. The
following run sheet explains how we recommend individual competitors set up their equipment so it is all in the right place
at the right time with minimal fuss:
Friday:
• Register and put kayak stickers on kayaks and number plates on bikes.
• Drop running gear for Sat T3 into Race Admin tent at Adventure expo.
• Go to event briefing at 7:00pm.
Saturday:
• Between 6:00am and 7:00am drop MTB and equipment off to Sat T2 (30 minute round trip).
• 7:00am drop kayak and paddling gear off to Sat T1 on Forster Main Beach.
• 7:30am start race. Then on the way around course:
• Put swim gear into ‘bag drop’ enclosure at T1
After finishing on Saturday
• Go to Sat T3 to collect MTB and gear (before 2:30pm). This is also the Day1 finish line.
• Go to Sat T2 to collect boat and paddling gear (before 12:30pm).
• After 2:00pm go to Sunday T3 to drop off kayak and paddling gear if you wish to leave gear at Coomba Park on Saturday
night with NO security.
• Collect Saturday T1 swim gear from Race Admin tent at Adventure Expo.
• Drop team run gear for Sun T4 into Race Admin tent at Adventure Expo.
• Go to race briefing and hang out – easy!
Sunday:
• 6:00am drop MTB off at Sunday T2 (you drive past it to get to Seal Rocks)
• 6:30am drop running gear into Sunday T1 at Seal Rocks
• 7:30am start race. Then on the way around course:
• Put swim gear into ‘bag drop’ enclosure at T1
• Put run gear into ‘bag drop’ enclosure at T2
After finishing on Sunday
• Collect Sun T1 swim and Sun T2 run gear from Race Admin tent at Adventure Expo.
• Go to Sun T4 to collect boat and paddling gear (before 4:00pm).
• Go to Sun T3 to collect MTB and gear (before 3:00pm).
• Go to presentations at 3:00pm then have a beer – easy!
DRIvING TIMES AND DISTANCES BETWEEN TRANSITION AREAS:
Saturday
• 15 minute drive from Forster to Sat T2 at Tiona Conference Centre
• 20 minute drive from Sat T2 at Tiona to Sat T3 at Pacific Palms Bowling Club
• 25 minute drive from Sat finish at Pacific Palms Bowling Club back to Forster
Sunday
• 40 minute drive from Forster to Seal Rocks and Sun start (+10 minutes to drop off bike at Bungwahl Sun T2)
• walk or run from the start to Sun T1
• 10 minute drive from Sun start at Seal Rocks to Sun T2 at Bungwahl
• 25 minute drive from Sun T2 at Bungwahl to Sun T3 at Coomba Park
• 50 minute drive from Sun T3 at Coomba Park to Sun T4 at Tuncurry (note teams must move promptly between T3 and
T4 in order to meet their paddler for the team run)

WANT MORE ACTION?
Then check out these other Rapid Ascent races taking place all around the country in 2011.
Ingkerreke Commercial MTB Enduro
Alice Springs, NT. May 16 – 20, 2011 www.ICME.com.au
An awe inspiring mountain bike stage race in and around the majestic MacDonnell Ranges of Alice
Springs. With 7 racing stages over 5 days varying from a 45 second hill sprint to a 100km epic,
this is MTB nirvana with plenty of flowing single track, incredible scenery and friendly camaraderie.
The Anaconda Adventure Race National Series www.AnacondaAdventureRace.com
• Forster, NSW April 16-17, 2011. A two day, Anaconda format race that showcases the
beautiful Great Lakes Region of the NSW mid North Coast just 3hrs from Sydney.
• Gold Coast, QLD, September 11, 2011. See the Gold Coast like you’d never imagined by
racing along golden beaches, up secret rivers and creeks & through lush hinterland on an
adventure to remember.
• Augusta, WA, November 6, 2011. Lock in the date for 2011 and secure your place before this iconic event sells out
again in 2011.
• Lorne, VIC, December 4, 2011. A stunning adventure course in the Otway Ranges and Great Ocean Road areas around
picturesque Lorne where you will race past waterfalls, ocean cliffs and million dollar coastal views.
NEW EVENT Salomon Trail Running Series
Yarra Bend, Ferny Creek and Mt Macedon, Vic. July – August. 2011. www.SalomonTrailSeries.com.au
If you find bitumen boring then this here is some relief with a brand new series of 3 trail running
evbents set to take Melbourne by storm. Each event will include a ~6km and ~12km race and follow
some of the most magical trails all within 1 hour of Melbourne. Stay tuned for more.
NEW EvENT: Mainpeak Multisport Race
Toodyay to Guildford (Perth), WA, September 25, 2011 www.mailprakMultisport.com.au
SSSSHHH: these are secret event details not yet released to the public… but if you get a kick
out of the M2M format in Victoria then pen this one into your diary because we are about
to launch an equally spectacular and rewarding multisport event from scenic Toodyay in the
Perth hills to Guildford on the Swan River. Watch this space!
Otway Odyssey 100km Mountain Bike Marathon
Apollo Bay - Forrest, February 25, 2012 www.OtwayOdyssey.com
Lock it in the diary now because this is The Ultimate MTB Marathon and a must ride event for
any true mountain biker. ‘The Odyssey’ takes riders on an epic 100km, 50km or 15km mountain
bike journey along some truly awesome trails to finish at the MTB mecca of Forrest.
Bike Buller MTB Festival
Mt Buller, Victoria, March 17 - 18, 2012 www.BikeBuller.com
This exciting event brings all that’s great about mountain biking to the one spectacular
location for a massive biking weekend. With three events over 2 days including a 25km
XC race, 50km wilderness ride and revolutionary 4hr lift assisted Super D Enduro (Brake-
Burner). Add to this a mid event party, kids race, bike expo and more and it’s no wonder
this event is taking mountain biking by storm.
The Anaconda Adventure race National Series and all Rapid Ascent events are brought to you by the Rapid Ascent Adventure
Event Management team:
• General Manager: Sam Maffett
• Race Director: John Jacoby
• Sponsorship Manager: Kim Neilson
• Administration Officer: Bridget Leddin
• Marketing and Media Manager: Chris Ord
• Chief Financial Officer: Bridget Jacoby
• Administration Assistant: Claire Eats
• + all the fantastic volunteers who help on the day
Good luck over the weekend and we hope to see you at another Rapid Ascent event soon.
www.RapidAscent.com.au