| NO |
ITEM |
QUANTITY |
DESCRIPTION |
| ALL TIMES - ALL DISCIPLINES |
| 1 |
Official Race Bib |
1 x per participant
(no share) |
The official race bib must be worn by each participant at all times throughout the race. Vests/packs that cover the front of the bib are not permitted. Race bibs are provided by the race organizers. |
| 2 |
Whistle |
1 x per participant
(no share) |
Each participant must carry at all times a whistle that is pea-less and functional in wet conditions. It must be easily accessible at all times to sound an alert if required. |
| 3 |
Magnetic Compass |
2 x per team |
Quality compasses for accurate navigation. Compass must have a needle balanced to the magnetic zone of the race. Sports watches compasses do not meet these requirements. |
| 4 |
Course Information and Maps |
1 x per team |
Racecourse overview, route planner, and control card provided by organizers, appropriate for the section of the race teams are completing. Waterproof map case required. |
| 5 |
Emergency blanket |
1 x per participant
(no share) |
Used in emergencies to reflect heat. Can be used to counter hypothermia, but also provide shade or aid in visibility. |
| 6 |
First Aid Kit (FAK) |
1 x per team |
FAK contents are specified separately. Must be contained in a waterproof bag. |
| 7 |
Fire Starting Device |
1 x per team |
Waterproof matches, gas lighter, and steel are all acceptable fire starting devices. |
| 8 |
Pocket knife or multi-tools knife |
1 x per team |
Minimum blade length of 50mm and sharp enough to cut rope or webbing in an emergency. Folding blade for safety. Must be easily accessible while river tubing. |
| 9 |
Mobile phone |
1 x per team |
Mobile phone with a fully charged battery turned off and sealed in an opaque and waterproof bag/container for emergency use only. |
| 10 |
Map case |
1 x per team |
A waterproof, transparent container used to protect maps, navigation tools, and other important documents from damage in wet and rough conditions |
| 11 |
Permanent marker pen |
1 x per team |
Used to mark the control card and map |
| ALL TIMES - MOUNTAIN BIKE DISCIPLINE |
| 1 |
Mountain Bike |
1 x per participant
(no share) |
Mountain Bike in good condition (No e-bike, road bike, cyclocross or gravel bike), appropriate for adventure racing. |
| 2 |
Helmet |
1 x per participant
(no share) |
Cycle helmet with an approved safety standard certification. (e.g. CE, UIAA or country equivalent) |
| 3 |
Front Light |
1 x per participant
(no share) |
Front facing white light. May be head or handlebar mounted. |
| 4 |
Rear Light |
1 x per participant
(no share) |
Rear facing red light. Must be mounted on the bicycle. |
| 5 |
Bike repair tool |
1 x per team |
Essential for maintaining and repairing bicycles. |
| 6 |
Spare tube |
1 x per participant
(no share) |
Rider's emergency repair kit |
| 7 |
Bike pump or CO2 |
1 x per team |
Rider's emergency repair kit |
| 8 |
Cycling gloves (Recommended) |
1 x per participant
(no share) |
Recommended as hand protection. |
| ALL TIMES - KAYAK DISCIPLINE |
| 1 |
Personal Flotation Device (PFD/ Lifejacket) |
1 x per participant
(no share) |
Correctly sized for the competitor and must meet safety standards. Worn at all times while river tubing. Inflatable type vests not acceptable. Foam deteriorates over time and loses buoyancy. |
| 2 |
Whistle |
1 x per participant
(no share) |
Must be attached to the PFD/ Lifejacket. |
| 3 |
2 liter (2L) dry bag |
1 x per team |
Used to protect valuable items from water. |
| FIRST AID KIT - ALL TIMES - ALL DISCIPLINES |
| 1 |
Pressure Bandage
(Elastic/ Crepe) |
1 x per team |
Total length of bandage is minimum of 2 metres and minimum width is 7.5cm unstretched. Multiple bandages are permitted. Used to create localised pressure to site of injury or wound. |
| 2 |
Triangular Bandage |
1 x per team |
This bandage in shape of right angle triangle can be used to make a sling, as normal bandage and other applications |
| 3 |
Wound Dressing (Sterile) |
2 x per team |
Dressing minimum dimensions 7.5cm x 7.5cm each. Applied to the wound to prevent further harm and promote healing. Self-adhesive or used in conjunction with a bandage. Gauze dressing with nonstick film recommended. |
| 4 |
Strapping Tape
(Adhesive/ surgical tape) |
1 x per team |
One roll of strapping tape. Can be used to secure bandages or dressings and in improvised splints. |
| 5 |
Alcohol Swab |
4 x per team |
Used to clean and sterilize the skin before apply wound plaster. |
| 6 |
Wound Plaster |
4 x per team |
Used to cover and protect small cuts, scrapes, and wounds on the skin. |