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CERTIFICATIONS
1. Will teams be required to provide skill certificates ?
We are not requiring competitors to provide documented proof of different skills required to participate. We do however ask all participants to provide an affidavit (= certify on your honour) concerning his/her ability to swim. However teams must be aware of the risks that participation in this event may entail for them.
2. Are teams required to provide a medical certification?
Each team member must have an official medical certificate, less than 1 year old, attesting his/her aptitude to practice the endurance sports included in the race.
GEAR
1. What type of maps will be provided ?
The maps provided are Google Maps as no other detailed maps are available for this region.
2. Are teams allowed to use a GPS ?
Yes, teams are allowed to use the GPS. GPS is part of the compulsory equipment for each team (see the Rules and Regulations).
3. What is the type of mountain bikes provided by the organisation ?
Model : CANNONDALE F6 - Year 2008
- TRANSMISSION SHIMANO ALIVIO 24 VIT
- FOURCHE ROCK SHOX HYDRAULIQUE SANS ENTRETIEN AVEC BLOCAGE POPLOC
- Different sizes available S, M, L, XL.
- Frame: CO2 Canti/Disc Aluminium
- Forks: Rockshox Dart 2 100mm (Turnkey Lock-out)
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Alivio SGS
- Front Derailleur: Shimano Acera
- Shifters: Shimano MC40 Rapidfire
- Chainset: Shimano FC-M341 (22/32/44)
- Bottom Bracket: TH-7420
- Chain: KMC Z51
- Headset: FSA Orbit DL 1-1/8"
- Stem: Cannondale 3D Forged, 31.8mm
- Handlebars: Cannondale C3, 20mm Rise
- Front Brake: Shimano M421 V-Brake
- Rear Brake: Shimano M421 V-Brake
- Brake Levers: Cannondale Fire
- Rims: WTB DX23 (32 Hole)
- Front Hub: Formula OV31
- Rear Hub: Formula OV32
- Spokes: DT Swiss Champion, 1.8mm
- Tyres: CST Comp Caballero, 26x2.0"
- Saddle: Cannondale All Terrain
- Seatpost: Cannondale C4, 31.6 x 350mm
- Pedals: Wellgo Alloy Cages w/Clip& Strap
- Grips: Cannondale V-tech Grips
- TRANSMISSION SHIMANO ALIVIO 24 VIT
- FOURCHE ROCK SHOX HYDRAULIQUE SANS ENTRETIEN AVEC BLOCAGE POPLOC
- Different sizes available S, M, L, XL.
- Frame: CO2 Canti/Disc Aluminium
- Forks: Rockshox Dart 2 100mm (Turnkey Lock-out)
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Alivio SGS
- Front Derailleur: Shimano Acera
- Shifters: Shimano MC40 Rapidfire
- Chainset: Shimano FC-M341 (22/32/44)
- Bottom Bracket: TH-7420
- Chain: KMC Z51
- Headset: FSA Orbit DL 1-1/8"
- Stem: Cannondale 3D Forged, 31.8mm
- Handlebars: Cannondale C3, 20mm Rise
- Front Brake: Shimano M421 V-Brake
- Rear Brake: Shimano M421 V-Brake
- Brake Levers: Cannondale Fire
- Rims: WTB DX23 (32 Hole)
- Front Hub: Formula OV31
- Rear Hub: Formula OV32
- Spokes: DT Swiss Champion, 1.8mm
- Tyres: CST Comp Caballero, 26x2.0"
- Saddle: Cannondale All Terrain
- Seatpost: Cannondale C4, 31.6 x 350mm
- Pedals: Wellgo Alloy Cages w/Clip& Strap
- Grips: Cannondale V-tech Grips
4. Are we allowed to use our own mountain bikes ?
Yes, you are allowed to use your personal mountain bikes. Please inform us at info@abudhabi-adventure.com
5. What type of sea kayaks are supplied by the organisation ?
The kayaks are from Plasmor, a well known french company, for more information please visit: www.plasmor.fr
The kayaks we provide you are: Belouga 2 with two main sails and one jib:
Characteristics:
- Length: 5.90 m
- Width: 0.68 m
- Depth: 0.40 m
- Weight: 37 kg
- Fiberglas made.
- Sails square: 2.61 m_
Delivered with:
- Two bulkheads water proof.
- Two hatches: One oval and one round (diameter 18 cm)
- Safety foam inside both ends.
- Safety ropes round on both sides, diameter 6 mm.
- Two seats with back straps.
- Adjustable footrests inside front seat
- Sliding footrests inside back seat (which drive the rudder)
- Plywood and iron foldable rudder.
- Two masts (Fiberglas, length 2.10 m) and two « marconi » sails and a jib.
- Two plywood centreboards retractable.
- Hardware ...
The kayaks we provide you are: Belouga 2 with two main sails and one jib:
Characteristics:
- Length: 5.90 m
- Width: 0.68 m
- Depth: 0.40 m
- Weight: 37 kg
- Fiberglas made.
- Sails square: 2.61 m_
Delivered with:
- Two bulkheads water proof.
- Two hatches: One oval and one round (diameter 18 cm)
- Safety foam inside both ends.
- Safety ropes round on both sides, diameter 6 mm.
- Two seats with back straps.
- Adjustable footrests inside front seat
- Sliding footrests inside back seat (which drive the rudder)
- Plywood and iron foldable rudder.
- Two masts (Fiberglas, length 2.10 m) and two « marconi » sails and a jib.
- Two plywood centreboards retractable.
- Hardware ...
RACE
1. What quantity of water will be supplied during the race ?
Water will be supplied at each bivouac and at all CPs on longer sections (desert, sea kayak section
). The exact quantity and locations will be confirmed later once the itinerary is finalized.