Mandatory Gear
Surprise gear checks will occur somewhere along the course. If you are caught without a piece of mandatory gear, you will be issued a 5 minute time penalty per item. Each member of the team must come with the following items unless otherwise stated:
- Whistle
- Emergency Blanket (space blanket) or Large Garbage Bag
- Bike helmet (certified CSA or equivalent)
- Mountain Bike in good working order (no e-bikes allowed)
- Boat (kayak, surfski, canoe, paddleboard or outrigger) – maximum of two racers per boat
- Paddle
- Coast Guard Approved Life Jacket (Type III or better). Please note that you’re not allowed to use self-inflating belt style life preservers.
- Water bladder with a 1L minimum capacity
- One extra longsleeve synthetic shirt
Each team must have the following:
- Compass
- Waterproof Bag to hold maps (ie 12″ Ziploc)
- Bike Repair Kit that includes:
- Spare tubes
- Chain repair kit
- Tire levers
- Pump
- First Aid Kit that includes:
- Regular Bandages
- Antihistamine Tablets (in case you are stung by a bee…)
- Anti-inflammatory Tablets
- Tensor (Ace) Bandage
Although not mandatory, we recommend that teams also bring the following:
- Cell phone
- Reading glasses (if you need them)
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