Hi there, as of Friday morning (early) I willbe out setting up for the race so out of email contact. However I am happy to take calls so please feel free to contact me on 0211740872
See you there
Karyn
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Get Ahead of the Pack
Here is access to the last Minute Information to help with your event planning and strategies.
Collated Race Day Information
Information for all 3 Stages!!
Time keeping:
¬ The time will be taken from the large electronic clock at the event centre. The Trek and Kayak will finish exactly 3 hours after race start and the Mountain bike 90mins (1.5hrs) after race start. You may finish early. No points will be deducted for finishing within the allocated time. However 20 point time penalties will be given once the time has elapsed and 20 points for every subsequent minute late back. Teams will be timed out if they are over half an hour late back.
Compulsory Gear:
¬ Must be carried at all times. If you are caught without it your team will be given time penalties.
¬ Each Person will need: A weatherproof parka, thermal gloves and hat, polypropylene or thermal long sleeve shirt and long johns, a survival blanket, a whistle and any personal medication they need. A hydration system is recommended (Camelbak, bottles etc)
¬ Each Team will need: A good first aid kit (must contain as a minimum: 2 metres of adhesive strapping tape, 4 Band-Aids, 2 gauze pads, 4 cm width crepe bandage, 2 pain relief tablets (Panadol or similar), compass, torch, sealed (plastic bag or similar) and fully charged cell phone.
Race Rules:
¬ All participants compete at their own risk and the organizers will not accept liability for any personal accident or injury during the event. A liability waiver form must be signed by each individual during registration.
¬ All team members must stay within 50m of each other and each team member must visit the control for it to be recorded.
¬ Compulsory gear must be carried at all times
¬ Follow the directions of the race organizers/marshals, any signs (when driving or racing), follow any compulsory routes and do not enter ‘out of bounds’ zones.
¬ Race within your limits. Each competitor enters under their own responsibility. They can judge whether they should participate in the event, start and continue to the finish line. Nevertheless the organizers reserve the right to stop a competitor or team from setting off or continuing the event. Please advise a race official if you are finishing a stage early or not starting a stage.
¬ Respect other park users and take care on blind corners (esp on the bike)
¬ Move slowly amongst any stock
¬ Those aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21.
¬ Carry out all rubbish
¬ If a gate is sight and within 15m of a fence you are crossing please use it. Otherwise cross at the strainer (big) post. Leave all gates as you find them. Gates (red dots) have been placed on the map, these are from a file provided by ARC. They are by no means all the gates and should not be used as navigation tools rather possible access points into areas.
¬ Points will be deducted for misconduct or if any team/team members are seen breaking the rules.
Results:
¬ Preliminary results to be posted after each stage and each day. Final results will be emailed for individual stages, for the “sports” category for teams completing Day 1, and the “adventure category” for teams completing all 3 stages.
Trek Information:
The trek is run in a series of loops.
¬ The first Dam loop (D) is COMPULSORY for all teams to do first. ALL check points must be collected in the order specified.
¬ The other loops: Ti tree point (T), Coasteering (C), Airstrip (A) and Boohai (B) are optional bonus loops depending on the time you have left after finishing the compulsory loop. Note: You do not need to do all/any of these loops if you choose not to.
¬ These optional bonus loops can be done in any order (although the checkpoints within each loop must be collected in the order specified). You may only do one loop at a time.
¬ For each loop you must collect controls in numerically ascending order, never getting a number smaller that the one previously. However you may skip controls and proceed with the next number. For example you may choose to do C1, C2, C3, C7, C8… missing out C4, C5 and C6. However you may not go back and collect these at another time. If you miss them out they are unavailable for you to collect later.
¬ You may only collect controls on the loop you are on. If you pass controls that are for another loop you must leave them (do not record them) until you are on that loop.
Collecting and recording checkpoints.
¬ Circles on the pre-marked maps and control descriptions (see race pack for both of these) will help you locate checkpoints on the ground.
¬ Checkpoints will be identified by a letter and number at the top of the check point card indicating the loop and check point number. For example D1 is check point one on the Dam loop, B4 is the 4th checkpoint on the Boohai loop.
¬ Beneath this will be a code of numbers, letters or symbols. This is the code you will record on your record sheet beside the corresponding checkpoint box.
¬ The Record sheet for the compulsory loop will be in your race pack. Any subsequent loops you do must be recorded in the same format. These record sheets are to be handed in to the official at the registration table on the completion of each loop. When you have handed in a record sheet for one loop you may collect the next record sheet for another loop. You may only do one loop at a time. A record sheet must have your team name, the name of the loop the record sheet is for, the control numbers and corresponding control codes clearly written and legible.
Mountain Bike Information:
The Mountain Bike uses a Rogaine format.
¬ This means check points may be collected in any order. NO check points are compulsory – use your time wisely to find the best route suited to your teams capabilities.
Collecting and recording checkpoints.
¬ Circles on the pre-marked maps and control descriptions (see race pack for both of these) will help you locate checkpoints on the ground.
¬ Checkpoints will be identified by a letter and number at the top of the check point card. Beneath this will be a code of numbers, letters or symbols. This is the code you will record on your record sheet beside the corresponding checkpoint box. Note: Some of the controls will be the same as used from the trek.
¬ Please ensure your team name is recorded at the top of the record sheet.
Kayak Information:
HIGH TIDE IS APPROX 11AM.
The Kayak is run as a Rogaine.
¬ This means check points may be collected in any order. NO check points are compulsory – use your time wisely to find the best route suited to your teams capabilities.
Collecting and recording checkpoints.
¬ Circles on the pre-marked maps and control descriptions (see race pack for both of these) will help you locate checkpoints on the ground.
¬ Checkpoints will be identified by a letter and number at the top of the check point card. Beneath this will be a code of numbers, letters or symbols. This is the code you will record on your record sheet beside the corresponding checkpoint box. Note: Some of the controls will be the same as used from the trek.
¬ Please ensure your team name is recorded at the top of the record sheet.
Event Timetable:
Day One:
8.30-9.30am: Arrival and registration. All vehicles must arrive by this time. It is suggested you use all the available time to plan your teams course
9.45am: Race briefing for Stage 1: Trek, instructions, time for questions etc
10.00am: Start of Stage 1: Trek
1.00pm: Finish of Stage one: Trek
1hour break between stage one and stage two for refuelling, changing, course planning
For those vehicles leaving after the trek please do so between 1.30 and 2.00pm. (As people arriving to do the mountain bike only will be coming in until 1.30 and the roads will be used by mountain bikers for Stage 2 after 2.00pm.)
1.00-1.30pm: Registration for those doing Stage 2: Mountain Bike who have not done the trek.
1.45pm: Race briefing for Stage 2 : Mountain Bike, instructions, time for questions
2.00pm: Start of Stage 2: Mountain Bike
3.30pm: Finish of Stage 2: Mountain Biking
4.00pm: Preliminary results will be posted.
Day Two:
8.30-9.30am: Arrival and registration. All vehicles must arrive by this time. It is suggested you use all the available time to plan your teams course
9.30am: Race briefing for Stage 3: Kayak, instructions, time for questions etc
10.00am: Start of Stage 1: Kayak
1.00pm: Finish of Stage one: Kayak
1.30pm: Preliminary results will be posted
Entry and exit times for Vehicles:
Day One event centre is accessible through a locked gate which must be manned to prevent general public (not associated with ‘The Great Escape’) from entering the area. Please note the times the gate will be opened for you to enter and exit from the stage/s you have chosen to complete.
Friday 20th:
6.00-7.30pm for those arriving to camp for the night.
Saturday 21st:
8.15-9.15am for those arriving for Stage 1: Trek
12.45-1.15pm for those arriving for Stage 2: Mountain Biking (please take extreme care as there will be people racing of foot during this time)
1.30-2.00pm for those leaving after Stage 1: Trek
4.00-4.30pm for those leaving after Stage 2: Mountain Biking
Sunday 22nd:
7.45-8.15am for all those who camped the night to leave.
Collated Race Day Information
Information for all 3 Stages!!
Time keeping:
¬ The time will be taken from the large electronic clock at the event centre. The Trek and Kayak will finish exactly 3 hours after race start and the Mountain bike 90mins (1.5hrs) after race start. You may finish early. No points will be deducted for finishing within the allocated time. However 20 point time penalties will be given once the time has elapsed and 20 points for every subsequent minute late back. Teams will be timed out if they are over half an hour late back.
Compulsory Gear:
¬ Must be carried at all times. If you are caught without it your team will be given time penalties.
¬ Each Person will need: A weatherproof parka, thermal gloves and hat, polypropylene or thermal long sleeve shirt and long johns, a survival blanket, a whistle and any personal medication they need. A hydration system is recommended (Camelbak, bottles etc)
¬ Each Team will need: A good first aid kit (must contain as a minimum: 2 metres of adhesive strapping tape, 4 Band-Aids, 2 gauze pads, 4 cm width crepe bandage, 2 pain relief tablets (Panadol or similar), compass, torch, sealed (plastic bag or similar) and fully charged cell phone.
Race Rules:
¬ All participants compete at their own risk and the organizers will not accept liability for any personal accident or injury during the event. A liability waiver form must be signed by each individual during registration.
¬ All team members must stay within 50m of each other and each team member must visit the control for it to be recorded.
¬ Compulsory gear must be carried at all times
¬ Follow the directions of the race organizers/marshals, any signs (when driving or racing), follow any compulsory routes and do not enter ‘out of bounds’ zones.
¬ Race within your limits. Each competitor enters under their own responsibility. They can judge whether they should participate in the event, start and continue to the finish line. Nevertheless the organizers reserve the right to stop a competitor or team from setting off or continuing the event. Please advise a race official if you are finishing a stage early or not starting a stage.
¬ Respect other park users and take care on blind corners (esp on the bike)
¬ Move slowly amongst any stock
¬ Those aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21.
¬ Carry out all rubbish
¬ If a gate is sight and within 15m of a fence you are crossing please use it. Otherwise cross at the strainer (big) post. Leave all gates as you find them. Gates (red dots) have been placed on the map, these are from a file provided by ARC. They are by no means all the gates and should not be used as navigation tools rather possible access points into areas.
¬ Points will be deducted for misconduct or if any team/team members are seen breaking the rules.
Results:
¬ Preliminary results to be posted after each stage and each day. Final results will be emailed for individual stages, for the “sports” category for teams completing Day 1, and the “adventure category” for teams completing all 3 stages.
Trek Information:
The trek is run in a series of loops.
¬ The first Dam loop (D) is COMPULSORY for all teams to do first. ALL check points must be collected in the order specified.
¬ The other loops: Ti tree point (T), Coasteering (C), Airstrip (A) and Boohai (B) are optional bonus loops depending on the time you have left after finishing the compulsory loop. Note: You do not need to do all/any of these loops if you choose not to.
¬ These optional bonus loops can be done in any order (although the checkpoints within each loop must be collected in the order specified). You may only do one loop at a time.
¬ For each loop you must collect controls in numerically ascending order, never getting a number smaller that the one previously. However you may skip controls and proceed with the next number. For example you may choose to do C1, C2, C3, C7, C8… missing out C4, C5 and C6. However you may not go back and collect these at another time. If you miss them out they are unavailable for you to collect later.
¬ You may only collect controls on the loop you are on. If you pass controls that are for another loop you must leave them (do not record them) until you are on that loop.
Collecting and recording checkpoints.
¬ Circles on the pre-marked maps and control descriptions (see race pack for both of these) will help you locate checkpoints on the ground.
¬ Checkpoints will be identified by a letter and number at the top of the check point card indicating the loop and check point number. For example D1 is check point one on the Dam loop, B4 is the 4th checkpoint on the Boohai loop.
¬ Beneath this will be a code of numbers, letters or symbols. This is the code you will record on your record sheet beside the corresponding checkpoint box.
¬ The Record sheet for the compulsory loop will be in your race pack. Any subsequent loops you do must be recorded in the same format. These record sheets are to be handed in to the official at the registration table on the completion of each loop. When you have handed in a record sheet for one loop you may collect the next record sheet for another loop. You may only do one loop at a time. A record sheet must have your team name, the name of the loop the record sheet is for, the control numbers and corresponding control codes clearly written and legible.
Mountain Bike Information:
The Mountain Bike uses a Rogaine format.
¬ This means check points may be collected in any order. NO check points are compulsory – use your time wisely to find the best route suited to your teams capabilities.
Collecting and recording checkpoints.
¬ Circles on the pre-marked maps and control descriptions (see race pack for both of these) will help you locate checkpoints on the ground.
¬ Checkpoints will be identified by a letter and number at the top of the check point card. Beneath this will be a code of numbers, letters or symbols. This is the code you will record on your record sheet beside the corresponding checkpoint box. Note: Some of the controls will be the same as used from the trek.
¬ Please ensure your team name is recorded at the top of the record sheet.
Kayak Information:
HIGH TIDE IS APPROX 11AM.
The Kayak is run as a Rogaine.
¬ This means check points may be collected in any order. NO check points are compulsory – use your time wisely to find the best route suited to your teams capabilities.
Collecting and recording checkpoints.
¬ Circles on the pre-marked maps and control descriptions (see race pack for both of these) will help you locate checkpoints on the ground.
¬ Checkpoints will be identified by a letter and number at the top of the check point card. Beneath this will be a code of numbers, letters or symbols. This is the code you will record on your record sheet beside the corresponding checkpoint box. Note: Some of the controls will be the same as used from the trek.
¬ Please ensure your team name is recorded at the top of the record sheet.
Event Timetable:
Day One:
8.30-9.30am: Arrival and registration. All vehicles must arrive by this time. It is suggested you use all the available time to plan your teams course
9.45am: Race briefing for Stage 1: Trek, instructions, time for questions etc
10.00am: Start of Stage 1: Trek
1.00pm: Finish of Stage one: Trek
1hour break between stage one and stage two for refuelling, changing, course planning
For those vehicles leaving after the trek please do so between 1.30 and 2.00pm. (As people arriving to do the mountain bike only will be coming in until 1.30 and the roads will be used by mountain bikers for Stage 2 after 2.00pm.)
1.00-1.30pm: Registration for those doing Stage 2: Mountain Bike who have not done the trek.
1.45pm: Race briefing for Stage 2 : Mountain Bike, instructions, time for questions
2.00pm: Start of Stage 2: Mountain Bike
3.30pm: Finish of Stage 2: Mountain Biking
4.00pm: Preliminary results will be posted.
Day Two:
8.30-9.30am: Arrival and registration. All vehicles must arrive by this time. It is suggested you use all the available time to plan your teams course
9.30am: Race briefing for Stage 3: Kayak, instructions, time for questions etc
10.00am: Start of Stage 1: Kayak
1.00pm: Finish of Stage one: Kayak
1.30pm: Preliminary results will be posted
Entry and exit times for Vehicles:
Day One event centre is accessible through a locked gate which must be manned to prevent general public (not associated with ‘The Great Escape’) from entering the area. Please note the times the gate will be opened for you to enter and exit from the stage/s you have chosen to complete.
Friday 20th:
6.00-7.30pm for those arriving to camp for the night.
Saturday 21st:
8.15-9.15am for those arriving for Stage 1: Trek
12.45-1.15pm for those arriving for Stage 2: Mountain Biking (please take extreme care as there will be people racing of foot during this time)
1.30-2.00pm for those leaving after Stage 1: Trek
4.00-4.30pm for those leaving after Stage 2: Mountain Biking
Sunday 22nd:
7.45-8.15am for all those who camped the night to leave.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Entry List for the Great Escape
Learn your competition! See who you are up against! Look for familiar names.
Becky and the B team: (Trek) Louise Porteous, Rebecca Gray, Penny Brothers
Following is the list of entries so far for the race next weekend (only 5 days to go now!!)
Keep checking as new entries will be added as they arrive
All Three Stages: Competition Grade
TBC: Erin Roberts, Nick Harris, Marquita Gelderman
PandA: Phil and Anne White
Michels Escapees: Roel, Di and Nigel Michels
Whangerei Gold: Haig Mehrtend, Ryan Toki, Lucy Shand-Pia, Kate Allen
Whangarei Black: Ryan Carter, Nick Miller, Arnon Sharp, Stacey Wright
Whangarei BAGS: Callum Harris, Marcus Grierson, Sean Rusk, Nick Weaton, Tim Riddle, Nic Ewen, Gemma Coutts, Sam Sharp
Orion Health: Brent Edwards, Anna Berthelson
Fi & Stu: Fiona McBryde, Stu Lynch
Al & Sonja: Al White, Sonja Herrmann
Never by Luck: Nick Collins, Tracey McMillan
Last Minute: Grant Burke, Debbie Chambers, Kane Alward
Day One: Sport Grade
Never say never: Kylie Kennet, Lisa Haycock
Fonterra Flyers: Tim Winstone, Hamish Keston, Lisa Payne, Geoff Leyland
Aged Mead: Geoff and Lisa Mead
Stephen and Owen: Stephen Reynolds, Owen Means
Kat and mouse: Maggie and Kat Reynolds
Mark and BJ: Mark Lawson, BJ Reynolds
Extreme: Tracey and Murray Thomas, Hayler Morton
Going, going, goose: Elke Haag, Shelley Gosse
R & D: Darren Gosse, Ross Friedrich
Yes Boss: Cath Heppelthwaite, Andrew Bruce
Ond and Dangerous: Chris and Yett Gelderman
The Mint Chicks. Leigh Cockerill, Linda Graig
Other:
The Lama Farmers: (Trek) Adam McGregor, Simon Griffiths
Prosecs: (MTB and Kayak) Sandra Faustal, Ivan Graig, Roger Wooldroolf
Rob & Mark: (Kayak) Rob Garden, Mark LawsonBecky and the B team: (Trek) Louise Porteous, Rebecca Gray, Penny Brothers
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Camping Saturday fully booked out!!!
Just a quick note to let you know that the camping accomodation at Atiu Creek has all been booked out for the Saturday night - there are still a few spots left on friday for those who might be interested.
For those still looking for accomidation for the weekend the links below might be of some assistance
http://www.jasons.com/New-Zealand/Wellsford/Pakiri-Beach-Holiday-Park
http://www.tourism.net.nz/listings/frame/accommodation/15856?from=http://www.tourism.net.nz/region/auckland/auckland---warkworth/accommodation/campsites-and-holiday-parks/
http://www.martinsbayholidaypark.co.nz/Martins_Bay_Holiday_Park/Driving_Map_IDL=30_IDT=2694_ID=15287_.html
http://www.mangawhai.co.nz/d_Accommodation.cfm?Return=Index.cfm
For those still looking for accomidation for the weekend the links below might be of some assistance
http://www.jasons.com/New-Zealand/Wellsford/Pakiri-Beach-Holiday-Park
http://www.tourism.net.nz/listings/frame/accommodation/15856?from=http://www.tourism.net.nz/region/auckland/auckland---warkworth/accommodation/campsites-and-holiday-parks/
http://www.martinsbayholidaypark.co.nz/Martins_Bay_Holiday_Park/Driving_Map_IDL=30_IDT=2694_ID=15287_.html
http://www.mangawhai.co.nz/d_Accommodation.cfm?Return=Index.cfm
Monday, February 9, 2009
From Atiu Creek to Port Albert (Day 2 venue)
From Atiu Creek to Port Albert (Day 2 venue)
Turn left onto Run Road from the Atiu Creek exit, go north west on Run Rd After 4.6 km, go left onto Wharehine Rd Continue for 5.9 km along Wharehine Rd to Port Albert. Drive into the Port Albert Warf area and follow the directions of the marshals to park
Please note the locked gates will be open between 7.45 and 8.15am on Sunday for those camping at Atiu Creek.
Turn left onto Run Road from the Atiu Creek exit, go north west on Run Rd After 4.6 km, go left onto Wharehine Rd Continue for 5.9 km along Wharehine Rd to Port Albert. Drive into the Port Albert Warf area and follow the directions of the marshals to park
Please note the locked gates will be open between 7.45 and 8.15am on Sunday for those camping at Atiu Creek.
Directions from Wellsford (state highway 1) to Atiu Creek
Directions from Wellsford (state highway 1) to Atiu Creek.
Starting from Wellsford, go south west on Rodney St After 0.2 km, go right onto Port Albert Rd After 10.2 km, go left onto Wharehine Rd After 5.9 km, go right onto Run Rd Continue along Run Rd looking for the entrance sign for Atiu Creek. Follow the general public road until you reach a locked date with a marshal manning it.
To use google maps search for "Port Albert":
http://maps.google.com/maps
Please note the times the gate will be unlocked for your entrance and exit to the park.
Friday 20th: 6.00-7.30pm for those arriving to camp for the night.
Saturday 21st: 8.15-9.15am for those arriving for Stage 1: Trek
12.45-1.15pm for those arriving for Stage 2: Mountain Biking
1.30-2.00pm for those leaving after Stage 1: Trek
4.00-4.30pm for those leaving after Stage 2: Mountain Biking
Sunday 22nd: 7.45-8.15am for all those who camped the night to leave.
Starting from Wellsford, go south west on Rodney St After 0.2 km, go right onto Port Albert Rd After 10.2 km, go left onto Wharehine Rd After 5.9 km, go right onto Run Rd Continue along Run Rd looking for the entrance sign for Atiu Creek. Follow the general public road until you reach a locked date with a marshal manning it.
To use google maps search for "Port Albert":
http://maps.google.com/maps
Please note the times the gate will be unlocked for your entrance and exit to the park.
Friday 20th: 6.00-7.30pm for those arriving to camp for the night.
Saturday 21st: 8.15-9.15am for those arriving for Stage 1: Trek
12.45-1.15pm for those arriving for Stage 2: Mountain Biking
1.30-2.00pm for those leaving after Stage 1: Trek
4.00-4.30pm for those leaving after Stage 2: Mountain Biking
Sunday 22nd: 7.45-8.15am for all those who camped the night to leave.
Directions to Atiu Creek from Helensville
From Helensville, travel north along state highway 16 for about 42 km. Go left onto Wharehine Rd. After 6.2 km, go straight onto Run Rd. Continue along Run Rd looking for the entrance sign for Atiu Creek. Follow the general public road until you reach a locked date with a marshal manning it. Follow the general public road until you reach a locked gate with a marshal manning it for the race.
To use google maps search for "Port Albert":
Major intersections will be signposted along the way.
Please note to the times the gate will be unlocked for your entrance and exit to the park.
Friday 20th:
Friday 20th:
6.00-7.30pm for those arriving to camp for the night.
Saturday 21st:
8.15-9.15am for those arriving for Stage 1: Trek
12.45-1.15pm for those arriving for Stage 2: Mountain Biking
1.30-2.00pm for those leaving after Stage 1: Trek
4.00-4.30pm for those leaving after Stage 2: Mountain Biking
1.30-2.00pm for those leaving after Stage 1: Trek
4.00-4.30pm for those leaving after Stage 2: Mountain Biking
Sunday 22nd:
7.45-8.15am for all those who camped the night to leave.
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