South Coast Endurance - Adventure is the pursuit of Challange

Base Camp

Our Base camp will be set up at Skibbereen GAA Club which is situated on Glencurragh Skibbereen which is easy to locate. As one approaches the town from Cork on the N71, take the 2nd exit off the first roundabout, onto the bypass road signposted for Bantry and Killarney, GPS co-ords: 51^o, 33’ & 20”N 09^o, 15’ & 50” W. It will be well signed in any case. This is where the race will also finish. There is ample free car parking for all competitors, family, friends and supporters. Overnight camping and campervan parking is also available here. Dressing rooms and showers (M&F) will be provided (pre & post race). Our Event Party will also be hosted here so really once you have arrived you are set and supported for the entire weekend should you require it.

Pre Race Registration

Registration will take place at our base camp on the previous evening and will be open from approx 3.00 pm until late. Athletes cannot participate in the race without attending the pre race registration.

• You race number will been issued to you during your online registration and will have been published on the website.  Please ensure that you have a printout of your online registration (including race number and confirmation) with you for you pre-race registration.
• You will be issued with a personal electronic timing device.
• You will be issued with your race map.
• You will receive your complimentary race-training shirt.
• You will be given a race sticker for your bike (and if where necessary, your kayak)
• Your mandatory race kit will be validated.

Immediately after pre-race registration you are required to drop your bike to Transition 1 (GPS   51^o, 34’ & 47” N & 09^o, 18’ & 29” W) for secure overnight storage

Rules

It is our belief that Adventure Racers hold a positive approach in terms of the ethos of sportsmanship in terms of fairness, competitiveness, and promotion of the sport in the best way forward. In the interests of the Event and for reasons of clarity we set out as described herewith the rules of our Race in simple terms.

• The rules of the road take precedent at all times. Follow instructions from the Gardai, Race Director, Safety Co-ordinator, Marshals and Crew at all times.
• All race numbers must be worn in a visible manner on the front of each competitor.
• Your mandatory kit must be worn at all times. See kit list in below.
• Always go to the assistance of a competitor who may be injured. Alert the nearest Marshall or call the medics and or base camp for help.
• Only follow the Race Route as laid out and signposted. No Shortcuts.
• Ensure that you time in and out correctly at transitions. This will be demonstrated at Race briefing
• Respect the environment and the local residents along the route. Do not litter. 
• The wearing of ipods, mp3 players and earphones is strictly prohibited.
• Helmets must be worn during the bike section. Helmets must be clipped and kept closed at all times.
• Buoyancy Aids are compulsory during the kayak stage (supplied to you).
• During the hill accent & decent keep to the left hand side of the path. You must stay on the existing path at all times during this section of the course.
• In the unlikely event of any issue arising all sides to a dispute will have the opportunity to a fair hearing and must accept that the Race Directors Decision will be final. Any appeals must be submitted in writing within one week.
• Failure to comply with the rules as set out will result in time penalties and or disqualification form the race.

Mandatory Race Kit

All competitors must carry their Race kit with them at all times during the race. Failure to do so will mean automatic disqualification. Your race kit is an important safety element of your participation in the event.

Content

• Basic first –aid kit. (Have a few additional plasters and bandages in case of blistering)
• Route Map, which will be given to you at registration. You may also find it on our website prior to race day should you wish to review it. 
• A cycle helmet is absolutely compulsory. No excuses.
• A suitable rucksack or cycle bag.
• A suitable pair of running shoes.
• Survival blanket & whistle.
• Bike, bike tool kit and puncture repair kit.*
• Energy food or light snacks.
• Water bottle(s). Minimum 1 lt.
• Additional light, warm & waterproof clothing.

The mandatory cycling kit and together with your compulsory cycling helmet, can be left with your bike at transition 1 in a bag firmly attached to your bike. The remainder of your Mandatory Kit must be carried with you at all times during the race. Failure to do so will result in disqualification 

Competitor transfers to Start & Transitions

A bus transfer to the start line will depart from the Base camp 30 minutes prior to the start of each phase or category. You will be issued with an exact race schedule by email prior to the race.

Race Safety Briefing

Immediately prior to the race all competitors will be informed on all aspects of the race with a particular emphasis on safety.   Health and safety of all racers, the public and all road users is particularly important to us. Each phase will be briefed by the race Director and the Safety Marshall Coordinator in turn as they are awaiting commencement of their race.

Environmental Policy

In West Cork we are very fortunate to be surrounded with some of the most amazing and unspoiled landscapes in the Country. We wish that it remains this way. While we don’t anticipate that this will be an issue with any of our participants and that their environmental ethos will hold true, we must always bear the following pointers in mind.

Part of the race is set in Lough Hyne. This is a Wildlife and Marine Reservation Park and must be treated with the highest level of sensitivity from an environmental perspective. We are extremely fortunate to avail of this facility and we are sure it will be one of the elements of the event you will remember.

We ask all competitors to please take their own rubbish home with them where appropriate. Bins will be provided at Transition Area’s and we will recycle where possible.  We also ask that you use a reusable bottle for your water drinks so as to cut down on plastic waste.

We aim to minimize the impact of the residents and families in the proximity of the race route. We appreciate fully their cooperation in the running of the event. Our marshals / crew will advise you in respect of this.

Finally should anyone be found to be littering they will be immediately disqualified from the race. Remember to “leave no trace”.