waterford adventure race

[afoley]

okay!, in a moment of madness i signed up to do the waterford adventure race this saturday......home ground n all, i thought i'd better!
http://www.waterfordadventurerace.com/
havn't kayaked since doing an adventure weekend in the marlborough sounds in new zealand about 7 years ago but i'm taking the 'downstream' description as my blessing on that one!
anyway, a mandatory kit is required that is checked at registration so what i'm looking for is a survival blanket and whistle if anyone can lend me such a thing for the weekend- hopefully i won't need it! think iv got everything else.
also if anyone has any advice on what/how to carry food/drink supplies in the lightest way poss- reckon i'll be out for a fair few hours and want to be well supplied (hate being hungry!) but don't want to be carrying bulk.
gonna fit a 2nd drinks cage, have ordered a 1.5litre saddle bag (broke other one when i took a hit in the leadmines recently!), and have a 5litre rucksack with 2litre hydration bladder.
any tips or advice is welcome, bearing in mind that i have no intention on 'racing' this. aim: to enjoy my scenic home county and enjoy the day out !!!
thanks!

[Rudolf]

Hello I have a survival blanket and a whistle. if you are around for the hill climb this evening I will give them to you.

[afoley]

perfect rudolf- thanks. i'll be there this evening

[jbodels]

Hi Aisling. have you anybody going with you? Would you like some company?....I'm interested, but like you not competing only participating. I have my own kayak so it looks like I can still enter.

[afoley]

mr bodels is on board for a day out in west waterford- anyone else want a change of scenery for the weekend???- its a great spot - and you can still sign up as long as you have a kayak.

[DavidF]

well done guys

here's ms foley in action

http://editorialimages.zenfolio.com/p12 ... #h23f7b057

[afoley]

and here's half of mr bodels in action!
http://editorialimages.zenfolio.com/p12 ... 3#ha1d111e
and taking in the scenery up The Vee
http://picasaweb.google.com/11517591193 ... entureRace#

that was a great day out, and certainly a challenge but the variety meant it wasn't gruelling.
recommended event especially for people who like running, cycling but not too gone on swimming- the kayak is a great option and doesn't require any major experience- a few runs before hand would do it.

[Siobhan]

well done guys, Looks like it was great fun- and really good to see something a bit different from the norm!

[jbodels]

My reign as most improved kayak'er has ended see

http://editorialimages.zenfolio.com/p12 ... #h134924da

[jbodels]

Entered again for this year Sat 21st May ......is anyone else interested

see http://www.waterfordadventurerace.com/