Disciplines

• Trail-running
• Trekking
• Mountain biking
• Canoeing
• Land navigation
• Fixed ropes
• Water crossing

Date

6-7 September 2003

Location

Delaware Water Gap, NJ/PA. (1.5hr from NYC)

Start Time

Saturday 9am

Finish Time

Sunday 1pm

Duration

24 hrs

Team Registration

Friday 5 - 10pm

Mandatory Race Briefing

Friday 8:30pm

Format

3 person coed / 3 person open

Price

3-person team

$700

Download the Gap Newsletter #1 [pdf - 14Kb] and #2 [pdf - 14Kb] - for all you need to know about this year's race.

A Authorized Equipment

• Boats for water venues are Old Towns Canoes. Racers may bring their own portable seat (recommended), and kayak (recommended)/canoe paddle.
• Any equipment modifications or changes will be provided as soon as practicable or at the event to ensure that all teams are prepared on race day.
• All competitors will supply their own food and drink for the entire racing event.
• The equipment provided by the race organization:
  • Water craft and paddles will be made available to competitors at the appropriate sections of the race.

B Mandatory Equipment

• Teams and racers shall supply all equipment necessary to cover the racecourse for varying types of terrain, weather and water conditions.
• Personal paddles are allowed for the water venue; race management will also provide paddles.
• There may be spot checks for mandatory equipment along the course.

C Personal Mandatory Equipment

Each team member must supply the following and must carry these items at all times during competition

• 1 Whistle attached to equipment accessible while wearing a PFD
• 1 Fixed or folding knife with 1 1/2" blade minimum
• Water bottles or water bladder capacity (minimum) 60 oz. or greater
• 1 NYARA provided racing bib or jersey to be worn and visible over other clothing without exception, at all times on the race course
• 1 Compass
• 1 Survival mirror, at least 2" X 3"
• 1 Life jacket (that does not require inflation) suitable for canoeing / kayaking which allows uninhibited movement and with the minimal flotation requirement by the U.S. Coast Guard for Type III P.F.D's
• 1 Personal first aid kit (See Individual First Aid Kit below for detailed list of mandatory supplies)
• 1 Lighter or waterproof matches
• Means of replacing electrolytes (pills or powder)
• Working headlamp with batteries
• Extra set of batteries for headlamp
• 2 light sticks
• 1 Commercial sit harness
• 2 locking carabineers
• 1 ATC rappel device
• 1 Climbing helmet (to an approved national or international standard - UIAA.) Must have light attached if after dusk or before dawn. No other helmets are allowed.
• 1 Pair of rappelling gloves (short or full fingered) or biking gloves (full fingered only)
• 1 runner/daisy chain and nonlocking carabineer for hanging pack (optional)
• 1 prussic (minimum 6 mm in diameter, loop should stretch from belay loop to reach your elbow - or a 2 1/2 foot loop length)

D Mandatory Team Equipment

Each team must possess and carry permanently throughout the competition the following.

• 1 Team first aid kit (See First Aid Kit below for detailed list of mandatory supplies)
• 6 Feet of usable standard duct tape
• 1 Dry bag, waterproof and suitable to keep clothing and mandatory equipment dry during the entire race*
• 1 Sponge per team (for self bailing)
• Minimum of 50-water purification tablets or means to filter water

*(Teams must be prepared for conditions of water crossing both in and out of water craft)

E Minimum Mandatory Individual Mountain Biking Equipment: Addition to full-time equipment

• A mountain bike
• An approved mountain biking helmet with chin strap
• A fixed white light for the front of the bike and a red blinking light for the rear
• 1 Bike pump or inflation kits, kit (can be split and carried by separate individuals)
• 1 Mini repair/wrench kits, suitable to tighten all major bike components (ex. Topeak Alien)
• Complete tire repair kit (including spare tubes)

F Mandatory Individual First Aid Kit (carried at all times)

• 1 Needle/safety pin minimum 1"
• 1 Space blanket
• 6 tablets of anti inflammatory pills

G Mandatory Team First Aid Kit (carried at all times)

• 6 Band-Aids
• 3 Rolls of Gauze
• 20 Feet of a first aid tape
• 2 3"x3" moleskin pads
• 1 First aid tweezers
• 1 Tube antibiotic ointment
• 1 Ace bandage

H Forbidden Equipment

• Weapons
• G.P.S. (Global Positioning Systems)
• Night vision goggles or apparatus
• Cellular phones, pagers, or other unauthorized communications devices
• Any mode of transportation other than those authorized by the event organizers and the specific approved venues

This short list does not necessarily comprise a complete and comprehensive list of all forbidden equipment. Check with the race officials for details.

I Repair

During the competition, competitors are generally responsible for protecting and repairing any equipment as provided by the race organization.

Please familiarize yourself with NYARA's Race Rules before participating in the event.