2007 SKMC 12-Hour Race Mandatory Gear List

 MANDATORY GEAR  that teams MUST carry at ALL times during the 2007 SKMC 12-Hour Race.

    One (1) cell phone per team and one (1) small first aid kit per team. The first aid kit must include at least an elastic bandage wrap and at least 4 bandages.  Also antiseptic in either a cream or liquid, 4 aspirin tablets and 4 pain reliever tablets such as ibuprofen, etc.

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MANDATORY GEAR  for the 2007 SKMC 12-Hour Race Events

(This gear list is event specific.  You MUST have each of these items but you will not need to carry all of these items at all times during the race - e.g. canoe(s), paddle(s) and life jacket(s) MUST be used during the canoe sections of the race course but do not need to be carried during the bike sections, etc.)

1.    1 to 2 canoes per/team. 4 person co-ed teams MUST  bring 2  canoes .   Canoes shall be paddled, no sails, motors, etc.

2.    Your paddles may be single blade or double.

3.    1 life preserver or PFD per racer.  To be worn while paddling.

4.    1 bike per racer. Any bike may be used however a mt. bike or similar is recommended . No tandems please.

5.    1 bike helmet per racer , to be worn while on the bike.

6.    Bike lights on both front and rear of bike.  The front bike light may be a head lamp .

7.    Navigation gear; long pants is highly recommended, compass, and any type of eye wear to protect your eyes   .  Woods have some very thick areas at some locations.

8.    Head lamp for morning, however it may be light out for the beginning, so its not mandatory .

9.    1 waterproof map case and writing instrument .

10.    Bring a lock for bike and your canoe please, canoes will NOT always be watched.

11.    Magnifying glass for small map details.

12.   And lastly, for your protection , all teams need to bring at least ONE can of good insect spray with DEET.