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Rules, Safety & Kayak HireSafety Whilst the organisers will take all reasonable precautions (as below) to ensure your safety, the nature of the event is such that there are some risks involved, in particular whilst on public roads, off road - on walking / farm tracks or out at sea and you may be on your ‘own’, with no marshals close by and no cell phone coverage!!! As we cannot control your actions, the actions of other participants or the general public, and while first aid and water safety is present it may not be in your immediate vicinity, during the event you need to take all normal precautions that you would take as if out training on your own. Competitors must adhere to the safety rules below, and need to take into account the terrain & potential isolation, when accessing their ability to participate and their own safety precautions. On the kayak leg participants need to keep close to shore and must wear life jackets Normal road rules apply Participants must keep left and give way to any traffic NO ROADS or WALKWAYS ARE CLOSED – participants must obey road rules. Bikers must wear an standards approved safety helmet Participants in the MTB section must carry sufficient fluids and food for a 2 to 3hr ride, warm clothing and a wind/rain proof jacket, and if possible take a mobile phone All Race Officials, including First Aid and Water Safety, must be obeyed at all times Participants must assist any injured participants Participants withdrawing must advise a race official as soon as possible Anyone disobeying race rules and conditions will be liable for disqualification PARTICIPANTS ALSO NEED TO READ THE SPECIFIC PAGES ON THIS SITE RELATING TO THEIR SECTION/S Kayak - KAYAKS OR SURF SKIS CAN BE USED. If using a kayak, the paddler must be able to wet water exit the kayak. This means that if the kayak tips over, participants are able to get themselves out of the boat, unaided. There will be safety craft on the water, but participants must be confident in this action. Paddlers must have kayaked in the sea and be competent swimmers. Less experienced kayakers are strongly advised to use a sea kayak or surf ski and to pratice before hand. ph 04 4998898, email wn@fergskayaks.co.nz or check out the website www.fergskayaks.co.nz You need to organise your hire well before the event, you can book and pay at Fergs MULTISPORT CHALLENGE SPECIAL OTHER PRICES Cycle sections. Hard helmets must be worn throughout the race. Riders must obey all marshalls, and on the road, ROAD RULES MUST BE OBEYED. Traffic will NOT be slowed or stopped. Road cyclist must not cross the centre line. Single file cycling only going up Wainuiomata Hill. If passing please do so quickly then return to single file. Mountain bike - A Doctor and Red Cross medical support will be on the Mt bike section. However, it is recomended that Mt bikers take a 021 cell phone with them in case of an emergency. 021 coverage only in the area. Wet / wind jacket recommended to be carried. Bikers must also close all farm gates, watch out for live stock - particularly sheep (it is lambing season), bulls and horses. On the Walkways cyclists must watch out for and give way to walkers. Run. Runners must obey the directions of course marshalls. Carry wet weather gear. ROAD RULES APPLY Supporters Cars must be out of transition areas, and cars will not be allowed to follow competitors on road sections of either run or cycles. Supporters can only assist in transitions. | |
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Life jackets COMPULSARY, any one not wearing one will not be permitted to compete. |
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