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One Day Individual Handbook 2020 Version 8 – October 2019
Thank you to all sponsors and supporters of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast
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Contents
Pre-race preparations 4
General notes 12
Registration, Greymouth 14
Compulsory checks 14
Kumara Transition - Competitors 16
Kumara Transition - Support crew 17
Stage 1a - Run 2.2km 17
Stage 1b - Cycle 55km 18
Aickens Transition - Support crew 19
Stage 2 – Mountain Run 30.5km 20
Klondyke Corner - Support crew 22
Stage 3 - Cycle 15.5km & Run 1.3km 23
Mount White Bridge - Support crew 24
STAGE 4 – Kayak 70km 26
Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge - Support crew 28
STAGE 5 Cycle 69.5km 29
New Brighton Finish - Support crew 30
Prizegiving 32
Lost Property 32
Plan B - Bad weather alternatives 33
Railway Lines & Crossing Safety 37
One Day Support crew timetable 38
3
Pre-race preparations Saturday
4:30am Bike transition open
It is highly recommended you have completed the Kumara transition, 32 Otira Highway, Kumara
Two Day Individual event in less than 15½ hours be- 5:30am Bike transition closes
fore entering the One Day event because there are Kumara transition
tight cut-off times in the One Day event. If you have 5:45am Pre-start race briefing
any doubts about making the cut-off times then se- Kumara Beach, Serpentine Road, Kumara
riously consider entering the Two Day event instead.
Each year people go away disappointed because they 6am Race Start
missed a cut-off. Kumara Beach
12:15pm Run cut-off at Goat Pass
Competitors must read and understand the event rules – 2:15pm Run cut-off at Goat Pass Klondyke Corner
located on the website. Mountain Run stage closed.
3pm Kayak cut-off at Mt White
Competitors must understand the running, kayaking and Competitors must be in their kayak and underway
cycling stages – see descriptions in this Handbook.
4:30pm Kayak cut-off at Gooseberry
Download this Handbook prior to leaving for the race – 7pm Kayak cut-off at Woodstock
make sure you have the latest version because it could be 8:15pm Kayak cut-off at Gorge Bridge
updated during the year. Midnight Course closes
The Race Director reserves the right to close stages and
Important times – One Day Event
alter official cut-off times for safety or other reasons.
Note: Plan B bad weather alternate route times may
vary
Sunday
Thursday 8-9:30am Post-event breakfast
12pm Registration & Sponsor Expo open Addington Raceway, 75 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington
Westland Recreation Centre, 83 High Street, Greymouth Tickets $27 per person, purchase online
4:30pm Registration closes 10-11:30am Prizegiving
Westland Recreation Centre Addington Raceway
4:30pm Race Briefing 12pm Monteith’s post-event yarn
Westland Recreation Centre Morrell and Co. 280 Lincoln Road, Addington
5:10pm Elite & Ambassador athlete interviews
Monteith’s Brewery, 60 Herbert Street, Greymouth
5:30pm Kumara Community meal open
Kumara Racecourse, Otira Highway, Kumara
Tickets $28.75 per person, purchase online
Note: There is race briefing that is specific to the Two Day
events on Thursday at 4pm.
KATHMANDU
COAST TO COAST
COMPULSORY
COMPETITOR GEAR
4
Compulsory
competitor gear
NOTE: FOR THE ONE DAY EVENT YOU WILL NEED SEPERATE
RUN AND KAYAK COMPULSORY GEAR AS THE KAYAK GEAR
WILL BE SCRUTINEERED WHILE COMPETITOR IS ON THE
MOUNTAIN RUN STAGE.
Use these checklists when packing for the event to ensure you
have all the compulsory items.
A helpful hint: stage organised by packing you gear by stage
into large containers. Tape this list onto the container, you and
your support crew will always know what you are meant to
have and when.
This gear is the minimum requirement while competing. If you
have a bad injury and need to remain in one place, especially in
poor conditions, or for an extended period of time you will need
ALL of these items.
Take into account your speed and the conditions when choosing gear.
If you are aiming to be 3-4 hours through the mountain section your
requirements may be different than if you are planning on taking 8+
hours. The lightest gear will not be as robust or as warm as some other
options so choose based on your ability and if in doubt ask us!
For easy guidance we have also provided some items in a scale using
the following recommendations:
1/ The lightest option for experienced and quickest competitors or
use on a hot day / stable forecast. These options will leave you very
uncomfortable in an emergency situation.
2/ A mid option, a little heavier, thicker or warmer, suitable for many
competitors in a range of conditions
3/ A heavier, versatile option for the competitor wanting extra comfort
and / or not as concerned with their finishing time.
KATHMANDU
On race day there will be specialist support on course. During training
COAST TO COAST however you need to be self-sufficient and your gear needs to be
COMPULSORY suitable for all conditions.
COMPETITOR GEAR Please note: Every year we see companies not associated with the
event selling first aid kits or other items that do not meet all the
requirements. It is your responsibility to check your gear to ensure it
complies with event rules. If in doubt contact info@coasttocoast.co.nz
5
Cycle
Compulsory gear list
STAGES 1B, 3 & 5
Bicycle and helmet must pass a pre-race inspection - you can
complete these at selected bike retailers around the country (check
website). Checks open three weeks prior to the event. You can also
complete checks at the event registration.
Note: Stage 1b is draft legal - all other cycling stages are NON-
DRAFTING. You must remain 10m behind another competitor or pass
within 30 seconds. Once passed, the overtaken cyclist must drop
back 10m
Bicycle Reflective ankle bands
Bicycle (mountain bike is not recommended – One each ankle – must be worn if
all cycling is on sealed roads). cycling during hours of darkness. You
Aero-bars and time trial bikes are allowed in will need these on the first cycle stage.
the One Day event.
PRODUCT SUGGESTION:
KATHMANDU C2C SOCKS WITH BUILT IN
REFLECTIVE BAND
Cycle helmet
Must be NZ / AUS standards approved.
Front & rear cycle lights
Must be working and switched on during
hours of darkness and comply with NZTA
Cycle shoes requirements. Required of first cycle stage and
(non-compulsory) final cycle stage if leaving Gorge Bridge after
6pm.
Cycle tool kit
Reflective vest
Only required if leaving Gorge Bridge on
the final cycle stage after 6pm.
Cycle pump Must have significant reflective material and be
hi-vis base colour.
Drink bottles Any competitor
(non-compulsory) specific medication1
KATHMANDU
COAST TO COAST
COMPULSORY
COMPETITOR GEAR
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This must also be recorded in your entry so race medical staff are aware of any potential conditions or
issues. Competitors with medical conditions will be supplied with a PINK wristband at registration which
must be worn throughout the event.
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Mountain run
Compulsory gear list
STAGE 2
All gear must be correctly sized for the competitor. You can
complete you gear check at Kathmandu stores around the
country. Checks open three weeks prior to the event. You can also
complete the gear checks at event registration.
The compulsory gear clothing is in addition to what is being worn
by the competitor when entering the mountain run stage. We
allow synthetic, natural or composite thermal products. Cotton is
unacceptable. A compression garment is not a thermal garment.
Competitors should experiment with what best suits their needs
for the activities and level of exercise they engage in.
Long sleeve thermal Waterproof pants
base layer top Waterproof (Seam sealed and constructed
of durable material).
No specific weight requirement.
This is your next to skin layer. PRODUCT SUGGESTION:
KATHMANDU POCKET-IT RAIN PANTS1
PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS:
1/ KMDMOTION ULTRACORE LONG
SLEEVE TOP
2/ KATHMANDU POLYPRO LONG SLEEVE
Full length thermal
base layer pants
No specific weight requirement.
This is your next to skin layer.
Long sleeved
mid layer top PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS:
1/ KMDMOTION LEGGINGS
Fabric must have insulation properties i.e 2/ KMDCORE UNISEX POLYPRO LONG
fleece or similar. Garment weight approx. JOHNS
220gsm or greater.
PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS:
1/ KMDASCENT LONG SLEEVE TOP
1/ KATHMANDU ZEOLITE HYBRID TOP
Thermal gloves
2/ KATHMANDU RIDGE FLEECE PULLOVER No specific weight requirement.
PRODUCT SUGGESTION:
KATHMANDU POLYPRO GLOVES
KATHMANDU ADVECTION GLOVES V3
Waterproof jacket
with hood
Waterproof (Seam sealed and constructed of
durable material) with hood.
Thermal hat or
balaclava
KATHMANDU PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS:
1/ KATHMANDU ZEOLITE JACKET V2
No specific weight requirement.
COAST TO COAST 1/ KATHMANDU ZEOLITE SHAKEDRY PRODUCT SUGGESTION: KATHMANDU
JACKET
COMPULSORY LIGHTWEIGHT VECTRON BEANIE
COMPETITOR GEAR
This model is water resistant due to non-waterproof pockets – acceptable for C2C.
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Mountain run
Compulsory gear list
STAGE 2
There will be a compulsory gear check at Goat Pass during the
mountain run stage - gear may also be spot checked at any time
during the run or at the finish.
Running shoes Whistle
The run is rocky and you will cross the river Attached to outside of pack or bib.
numerous times. Choose a shoe with lots of
contact surface - soles with high knobs can be PRODUCT SUGGESTION:
very slippery on the rocks. There are not many KATHMANDU WHISTLE KEYRING
muddy areas. Good drainage is a must. Socks
are highly recommended also.
PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS: Survival bag
1/ SALOMON SENSE RIDGE
2/ SAUCONY PEREGRINE Foil survival BAG – blankets are NOT accepted.
PRODUCT SUGGESTION:
KATHMANDU EMERGENCY BAG V2
Backpack
Must be large enough to fit all compulsory
gear and food.
First aid kit
– recommended volume 12L+ Minimum requirements:
– recommend putting clothing into - 1.5m long (unstretched) roll of 5cm wide
Ziploc bags to keep dry crepe bandage
– do not vacuum pack it, there is a - 5m long roll of 2cm wide strapping tape
gear check at Goat Pass. - 10 Band-Aid strips
- Triangular bandage
PRODUCT SUGGESTION: - Scissors
KATHMANDU ZEOLITE RUN VEST - 4 x pain relief tablets
(that can be used to treat pain in case of injury
while help arrives - always follow the directions
for taking medications).
Drink bottles - Any competitor specific medication
(this must also be recorded in your entry
Something to carry water on the run, form so race medical staff are aware
bottle, bladder or cup. of any potential conditions or issues).
KATHMANDU PRODUCT SUGGESTION: PRODUCT SUGGESTION:
CHOOSE FROM THE KATHMANDU RANGE KATHMANDU FIRST AID KIT 2 PERSON
COAST TO COAST
COMPULSORY
COMPETITOR GEAR
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Kayak
Compulsory gear list
STAGE 4
All gear must be correctly sized for competitor - the compulsory gear must be
in addition to what the competitor is wearing when they set off from the start
at Mt White.
All kayaking gear will be scrutineered on Saturday morning before the kayak
start at Mt White. Note, while some gear is the same as the mountain run,
you will need to have separate items as the kayak gear is scrutineered while
competitor of on the mountain run. All gear must be dry at scrutineering.
Long sleeve thermal Full length thermal
base layer top base layer pants*
No specific weight requirement. No specific weight requirement.
This is your next to skin layer. This is your next to skin layer.
PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS: PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS:
1/ KMDMOTION LONG SLEEVE TOP 1/ KMDMOTION LEGGINGS
2/ KMDCORE POLYPRO LONG SLEEVE 2/ KMDCORE UNISEX POLYPRO LONG
JOHNS
Long sleeved
mid layer top Thermal gloves
This is your mid layer - can be heavy weight No specific weight requirement.
thermal, lightweight fleece or similar.
Insulation properties approx. 220gsm or
greater. PRODUCT SUGGESTION:
KATHMANDU POLYPRO GLOVES
PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS: KATHMANDU ADVECTION GLOVES V3
1/ KMDASCENT LONG SLEEVE TOP
1/ KATHMANDU ZEOLITE HYBRID TOP
2/ KATHMANDU RIDGE FLEECE PULLOVER
Thermal hat
No specific weight requirement.
Waterproof long
sleeved paddle PRODUCT SUGGESTION: KATHMANDU
LIGHTWEIGHT VECTRON BEANIE
specific jacket
Waterproof (seam sealed and constructed
of durable material) long sleeved PADDLE
SPECIFIC jacket - minimum of neoprene cuffs.
Thermal socks
KATHMANDU CHOOSE FROM THE RASDEX RANGE
Synthetic, merino or similar – for if you have
COAST TO COAST to spend a period of time on the river bank.
COMPULSORY Waterproof pants PRODUCT SUGGESTION:
KATHMANDU NUYARN ERGONOMICAL
COMPETITOR GEAR Waterproof (Seam sealed and constructed
of durable material). HIKE SOCK
PRODUCT SUGGESTION:
KATHMANDU POCKET-IT RAIN PANTS 1
This model is water resistant due to non-waterproof pockets – acceptable for C2C.
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Kayak
Compulsory gear list
STAGE 4
Buoyancy testing of any PFDs that appear inadequate may occur
at scrutineering. Competitors should check that their buoyancy
vest meets the required standard before the Coast to Coast.
Kayak1 Dry-bag
Must be suitable for the level of paddler (for Must be water proof /seam sealed and capable
1st time entrants it MUST be the same level of of keeping gear dry when immersed in water.
boat as assessed for Grade 2 certificate in).
PRODUCT SUGGESTION:
KATHMANDU 5L ULTRALIGHT DRY SACK
Floatation / air bags
Kayak must have structural foam pillars and
two flotation/air bags or extensive watertight Survival bag
sealed compartments that are drainable.
Foil Survival Bag – blankets are NOT accepted
Minimum requirement is two rear floatation. (must be secured in PFD during kayak stage).
air bags of 20 litres each - secured in the
kayak. PRODUCT SUGGESTION:
KATHMANDU EMERGENCY BAG V2
Kayak specific helmet
Must be designed for paddle sports
- bike helmets not acceptable.
Whistle
Attached to outside of PFD or bib.
Paddle PRODUCT SUGGESTION:
Wing, whitewater or touring paddles accepted. KATHMANDU WHISTLE KEYRING
Spray skirt
First aid kit
Neoprene / Waterproof and sized for
kayak being paddled. Minimum requirements:
- 1.5m long (unstretched) roll of 5cm wide
CHOOSE FROM THE RASDEX RANGE crepe bandage
- 5m long roll of 2cm wide strapping tape
- 10 Band-Aid strips
Bouyancy vest (PFD) - Triangular bandage
- Scissors
Securely fitting, free of defects and of 50N
- 4 x pain relief tablets (that can be used to
minimum buoyancy (type 406 specialist PFD
treat pain in case of injury while help arrives
that complies with NZS standard) - must have - always follow the directions for taking
a webbing cinch strap below ribcage. medications).
- Any Competitor specific medication
KATHMANDU RASDEX MULTSPORTER PFD
(this must also be recorded in your entry
form so race medical staff are aware
COAST TO COAST of any potential conditions or issues).
COMPULSORY Repair / duct tape PRODUCT SUGGESTION:
COMPETITOR GEAR At least 10 metres. KATHMANDU FIRST AID KIT 2 PERSON
1
River specific surf skis are acceptable but must be signed off by River Safety prior to the event - any
competitor paddling a surf ski must also have an extra lower body layer – either dry-pants, wetsuit,
Sharkskin or similar lower body garment. Surf skis must have a dedicated over-stern rudder, river specific
single skin contruction on hull. River specific venturis - highly recommended to have bailer style drain
(venturis must have bungs for venture ports in case cowlings are damaged in shallows).
10Camping
Suggested items
Tent
PRODUCT SUGGESTION: CHOOSE FROM Extra items
THE KATHMANDU RANGE
– Drinks
– Food
– Cash
Sleeping bag – Rubbish bags
Suggest comfort of around 0˚C. – Toilet paper
– Cellphone & car charger
PRODUCT SUGGESTION: CHOOSE FROM – Torch/headlamp
THE KATHMANDU RANGE
– Keep cup for coffee
– Water containers
Camping gear – Sand-fly repellent
– Sunscreen
Check out all your camping gear and clothing – Sun hat
at Kathmandu online or instore
- Towels
- Camp chair
– Down jacket
- Cooking equipment
– Rain jacket
- Sleeping mat
– Crew notes
PRODUCT SUGGESTION: CHOOSE FROM
THE KATHMANDU RANGE
KATHMANDU
COAST TO COAST
COMPULSORY
COMPETITOR GEAR
11General notes Given the cash prizes up for grabs in the One Day
event, rules will be strictly applied. Please do not
Support crew cannot follow their competitors or offer
put us in a situation where we must penalise you for
assistance on any stage of the event. Support crew are
something you OR YOUR CREW do. This applies to
not allowed to enter any part of the running or kayaking
support crew numbers, following correct routes and
stages except at transitions.
locations for providing support, and includes pushing
Competitors’ support crew must be on hand at the end competitors through transitions. If you see some-
of Stage 1b, 2, 3 and 4 to take charge of the competitor’s thing you don’t think is right, inform the Race Di-
equipment. With large numbers of competitors compet- rector immediately – there is nothing we can do two
ing in the event and limited areas to undertake the tran- weeks after the race. If in doubt, ask.
sitions, it is critical that assistants remove their competi-
tor’s equipment immediately from the transition areas. Medical Services
SportsMed and ProMed will be available at every transi-
One competitor bib and timing transponder will be pro-
tion of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast for general medi-
vided per individual. Bibs must not be altered in any way
cal support and emergency response. Providing specialist
and must be worn throughout the event and in the finish
paramedic staff and equipment, they integrate with, and
chutes. The bib must be your outermost garment at all
complement our river and mountain safety teams. There
times (i.e. over the top of any thermals, jackets, etc.)
are also medical crews on cycle stages.
Bibs can be worn under your running backpack, but you
must attach the supplied number to the rear of your run- Support Crew
ning pack so officials can see your number from behind. Support crew are an integral part of the team and should
Bibs must be worn over the top over your kayaking PFD. be briefed by the competitor for their role. Competitors
Failure to clearly show your number when asked will lead may only have two support crew – there is no limit on
to you being stopped until officials can accurately de- supporters but they will not have access to transitions
termine your bib number. Calling out the number is not and they may not help with your transitions in any way
sufficient; as a number of competitors call out the wrong (except for removal of gear at certain points and hav-
number each year. ing the kayak scrutineered - see stage descriptions for
details).
Competitors are not allowed any help from support crew,
friends or family on any stages except in transitions. If Support crew should be able to lift, carry, and securely tie
competitors have support crew, friends or family moni- down the kayak, if you only have one support crew do not
toring their own or another competitor’s behaviour they rely on officials to help with moving the kayak around.
will be deemed to be assisting their competitor and their You will only get two support crew wristbands so choose
competitor will be disqualified. carefully who gets them, as they will be the only ones
Any competitor or support crew who wishes to make a besides the competitors who can access the transitions to
complaint about another competitor must do so in writ- collect bikes and provide you support – it is not permitted
ing to a race official within an hour of the complainant to swap these between crew during the day.
finishing. The Race Director’s decision regarding the Transitions sometimes take place in paddocks and in the
complaint is final. dark, so support crew should wear sturdy footwear and
No responsibility is taken by the Race Director or sponsors bring a torch or headlamp. You may need to walk up to
for any loss of or damage to property of competitors, a kilometre from your car, with competitor gear. Any
assistants, or friends during the Kathmandu Coast to support crew getting out of their cars at the Kumara bike
Coast. Competitors and support crews should have their transition should wear reflective ankle bands and bright
own personal property insurance. reflective clothing. Thin beads of reflective material are
not sufficient.
Support crew must provide names and NZ cellphone
numbers in case they or their competitor needs to be At the kayak put-in at Mt White and take-out at Gorge
contacted in case of emergency during the event (re- Bridge it is highly likely your competitor will expect you to
quired during entry process). get in the water to hold your boat steady – a spare pair
of shoes that can get wet and some shorts will come in
Officials are an important part of the Kathmandu Coast
handy!
to Coast safety system. Instructions by officials to com-
petitors and support crew must be followed. Failure to do Supporters who are not critical to the transition at Mt
so will result in heavy time penalties or disqualification. White (kayak put-in) are encouraged to continue their
journey to Gorge Bridge (kayak take-out) as parking
Support crew are advised to study the transition area
space is limited at Mt White.
diagrams and prepare their competitor’s equipment,
clothing, food and drink well in advance of their arrival.
12Make sure you know where to go – if you are not famil- Klondyke corner - portable toilets located across the
iar with the course and area please make sure that you shingle road on the grass (south of the finish chute) as well
have a good map of Canterbury and Christchurch and as a permanent Department of Conservation toilet on the
program the transitions into your GPS or check out the edge of the bush.
locations prior to the race – remember to obey all officials Klondyke Corner camping - portable toilets placed
instructions in terms of parking and so on at the different around the camping area, plus toilets on a trailer. The
areas. towable toilets will remain on site until the last Two Day
Familiarise yourself with pickup areas such as Gorge competitor has departed for Mt White on Saturday.
Bridge (kayak take-out) and directions through Christ- Mt White turn-off - portable toilet placed near the high-
church to the finish line at New Brighton. way. Support crews must not stop to use it as you drive
down to Mt White Bridge.
Ensure your competitor does not over-train. Keep a
balance between training and family, social, and work Mt White Bridge - portable toilets located just over the
relationships. bridge on the left hand side.
Mt White Bridge catering - portable toilets located be-
Try to remain cheerful. Remember that your competitor
tween the parking area and the bridge, near the catering.
will become “possessed of the devil” during the event,
totally irrational, and if things get really bad may even Woodstock checkpoint – toilet located on river left, where
blame assistants for their mistakes. Humour them at the marshal and timing point will be positioned.
time – then make their lives pure hell while they’re recov- Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge - portable toilets locat-
ering. ed in the riverbed, bike transition and car park. There are
permanent Selwyn District Council toilets on the left hand
Be nice to officials. Many of them are volunteers, so a
side of the shingle road down to the river.
nice smile makes their day a lot happier.
Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge cycle stands - portable
Toilets toilet for competitors only, adjacent to the cycle stands.
Portable toilets for competitors, support crew and offi- Finish – portable toilets under the south ramp of the pier,
cials are located along the course at various venues. We and at various points around the finish area.
try and position them to meet demand, but at times
we’ll never have enough and you may have to queue. Temporary Traffic Management
The toilets are serviced to ensure they remain clean, fra- An extensive approved traffic management plan is in op-
grant and stocked, so at times will be unavailable. If you eration and is updated annually. A variety of signs are used
find that toilets need servicing or are short of supplies, along the course. Some that you need to know for parking
please let the service staff know. Toilets do not have light- areas are:
ing, so if you’re using them at night, take a torch. While
we endeavour to keep them stocked with toilet paper it is
highly recommended you bring a back up supply! Site access 150m - entrance to a car park
on your right, approximately 150m ahead,
Toilets are located at:
followed by ...
Kumara Racecourse - permanent toilets, adjacent to
the kitchen.
Kumara Town - permanent toilets located at the rugby Site access - entrance to a car park on
field. your right, approximately 75m ahead
Kumara Bike Transition – portable toilets
Kumara Bike Transition to Kumara Beach – portable No stopping or waiting even for just a
toilets at various locations on the way to the beach, all minute! Do not park between the signs
near the road on the northern side. Some toilets located or on the road shoulder or grass verge
on the beach side of the checkpoint. behind the signs.
Aickens Corner transition - portable toilets. You pass
them on your left as you drive to the car park. There are
also toilets in the car park. Please do not ‘go’ in the trees
Aickens Corner transition competitors only – there is a
toilet reserved for competitors only, located between the
cycle finish and the timing point.
13Registration, Greymouth Race Briefing 4:30pm
Welcome to Greymouth, West Coast, South Island, New A copy of the race briefing will be emailed prior and avail-
Zealand. able to download from the website before the event. The
briefing will be split into two parts – the first will cover all of
Thursday the safety-related information and key times, it is compul-
sory to attend this portion of the race briefing. The second
12-4:30pm Registration and Sponsor Expo open part is optional. It will explain the race from start to finish
Westland Recreation Centre, Greymouth. and be an opportunity for participants and crew to get
4:30pm Race Briefing more information about what to expect during the course
Westland Recreation Centre of the race and to ask any questions. The race briefing will
be held at the Westland Recreation Centre.
Registration pack
During registration competitors will be provided with the
following: Strapping
• Kathmandu race bag (doubles as the gear bag for SportsMed will tape/strap ankles at registration. No
the start line) pre-bookings are taken. The price is $15 for one ankle or
• Race bib $20 for two ankles.
• Timing transponder Massage
• Race stickers for bikes and kayak. These must be ap-
plied before starting the race. Remove all old stickers The Hands On Clinic Massage Team will work at Klondyke
and event numbers from the kayak. Corner on Friday and New Brighton on Saturday. Massages
• Run number to be attached to the back of the back- are $35 for 20 minutes (no double bookings). Bookings can
pack for the Mountain Run stage be made by phoning (03) 366-0620 or 0800 INJURY from
• Competitor wristband. This must be worn at all times Monday 16 December.
during the event
• Kathmandu Coast to Coast t-shirt Registration checklist
• Support crew vehicle sticker Before going to Westland Events Centre, Greymouth
• Support crew wristbands (2). These must be worn to
• Download the event App (search for ‘Coast to Coast’)
allow support crew to collect gear from transitions.
This is for the security of competitor’s gear: no wrist- • Mountain Run gear check (at selected Kathmandu
band = no gear collection. Support crew will only be stores)
able to collect gear corresponding to the wristband • Bike check (at selected bike stores)
number • Vehicle fuelled up
• Meal tickets (if ordered)
• If a GPS tracker was ordered, collect it at registration
At Westland Events Centre, Greymouth
• Register, collect GPS tracker, if ordered
Compulsory checks
• Gear check, bike check, if not already done
You can complete your compulsory bike check at selected
bike retailers around the country and run gear checks at • Stickers on cycles
Kathmandu stores. These checks open 3 weeks before • Stickers on cycle helmets
race dates. You can also do these checks at registration • Stickers on kayak helmets
but avoid the queues and get them done prior to the
• Number attached to backpack for the Mountain Run
race, if possible. Refer to the compulsory check lists for
what will be checked. Make sure to bring any gear not • Ankle strapping
pre-checked to registration with you. • Purchase merchandise
NOTE – kayak equipment will be scrutineered on Sat-
urday morning at Mt White kayak transition.
Cycle crews will be in attendance for repairs at registra-
tion on Thursday, but note that the bike mechanics will
be busy, with bike checks as their priority. Repairs are at
the cost of the competitor.
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REGISTRATION, GREYMOUTH THURSDAY
PANEL AREA
Westland Recreation Centre
High Street
WESTLAND RECREATION
T
HS
HIG
Bike check area
Reception
Mountain Gear Check Zone
Swimming Pool
(inc hydroslides,
sauna & spa)
Changing Rooms
Stadium
REGISTRATION
Sports
SPONSOR EXPO
Rego & Sponsors Med
RACE BRIEFING
Staff & Sponsors
car park
Shakespeare Street
Car entrance
15Meals at Kumara Racecouse NO PARKING on the transition side of the road – it will be
The Kumara Community offers a meal on Thursday from very busy there. If you are staying in Greymouth or Hoki-
5.30pm at the Kumara Racecourse, tickets are $28.75 per tika, it is okay to stop near the transition to unload your
person and can be purchased online. Please support the cycle – there is plenty of parking near the roundabout,
community and their efforts. Limited on-the-day meal check it out on Thursday. Vehicles arriving from Hokitika
tickets will be available, make sure you bring cash. The and Greymouth may enter the roundabout only when
meal will be served from 5.30pm until 7pm or when the there is room for them on State Highway 73.
meals run out. We highly recommend you purchase a You must have front and rear lights on your bike. You
meal ticket in advance. must wear your timing transponder, reflective ankle
bands/or reflective Kathmandu socks (you will need to
Camping at Kumara Racecouse supply your own) and cycle helmet for the 2.2km walk
Support crew and competitors can set up camp at the to the beach and the run to the cycles. Don’t forget to
Kumara Racecourse (including Campervans). There are wear your bib.
no powered sites. Pre-bookings can be made online up Bring the gear bag that came with your race pack to put
to 1 week in advance for $12.50 per person, after that $15 your warm-up clothes in prior to the start. This gear will
per person paid in cash on arrival to the Racecourse. This be collected at the start line and taken to New Brighton,
is a fundraising activity for the Kumara Racing Club. and will be available for you to collect in the recovery
Kumara Racecourse facilities area at the finish line.
• Campsite Wear reflective gear and lights for the walk down – it will
• Showers still be dark while you’re walking to the beach.
• Water You should use running shoes for the run from the beach
• Toilets to the transition. Leave shoes at the bike racks - they will
• Camp kitchen be collected and can be reclaimed at the finish line in
New Brighton. Make sure they are numbered.
• Friendly neighbours
Please minimise the amount of gear you take to the
beach and make sure it all fits in your supplied gear bag.
No extra bags please, there is limited space.
Kumara Transition - Competitors
Plan B bad weather alternate route start times
may vary.
4:30am Transition open for bike racking
5:30am Transition closes for bike racking Harvest Class
Centre
5:45am Pre-start race briefing at Kumara Beach
6am Race Start
Arrive at the cycle transition and place your bike Run
Entry
in numerical order in the cycle stands in the
Claas Harvest yard. The area is well lit. All racks
are numbered – you must place your bike in the
position marked for your number. Make sure you
remember which row you need to run down to get To start at
Kumara
to your bike, flagpoles, flags or balloons are NOT Light
Stand Beach
allowed on the cycle stands. Bike
No Parking Exit No Parking RoadClosed
You can be driven by car to the transition from
Kumara but you must continue past the transition
and turn around at the roundabout and along the
To Greymout h
north side of the road, opposite the transition.
Train track
16Kumara Transition - Support crew Stage 1a - Run 2.2km
Support crew are not allowed in the cycle transition – Kumara Beach
competitors only. Remember, if you are walking to the There is no start order on the beach. There will be two flags
transition with your competitor you must also have set back as far as practical on the beach or road (depend-
reflective clothing and a light. Support crew should wear ing on access to beach) and you will have to start between
bright reflective clothing if working around vehicles and these. Please be sensible and seed yourselves, if you antici-
unloading cycles in the dark. pate taking 2 hours on the ride don’t start at the front, you
Once you have dropped your competitor off, drive to the will get run over!
end of the first cycling stage at Aickens Corner and park The course
in the designated car park, not on the roadside. Please do
Run up the gravel road and turn left onto the main road,
not park in the Taramakau Valley Department of Con-
there is a slight rise before you reach Kumara Junction. Head
servation (DoC) car park. Do not delay - leave early! No
straight through towards the cycle transition. Turn right into
stopping on the side of the track to the car park. Support
the transition area and run all the way around the outside of
crew cannot follow their competitors or offer assistance
the bike racking area and enter on the far-right hand corner.
on any cycle stage.
From here you can go directly to your bike.
NOTE: There is a road closure on Saturday from the
DO NOT ride in the transition, run with your bike to the exit
Kumara roundabout through to Jacksons. Officially
point and mount your bike where the sign indicates you can
this starts at 5am but you will be able to drop your
do so.
competitors off and continue through this route
as long as you leave the Kumara Transition area by
5:30am. The transition closes for bike racking at
5:30am.
17Stage 1b - Cycle 55km There is a road closure from Kumara Junction until just before
Jacksons (10km to go). Do not count on it working. You
Kumara Transition to Aickens Corner
MUST obey all road rules and keep to the left, DO NOT cross
the centre line under any circumstances – if we see you do
• No support crew on the cycle course this we will disqualify you. There will also be media and race
• No iPods or similar audio devices to be used by official vehicles on the road and it is highly likely you will also
competitors on the course encounter local traffic. KEEP TO THE LEFT!
• Keep left, do not cross the centre line and obey the The transition is on the left-hand side about 2km after the
road code railway crossing. You will see a gravel run-off heading into a
• Stop for trains, and follow instructions from officials paddock and the bike transition. You must follow the signage
and instructions from officials.
Dismount where indicated, then run with your bike through
This cycle stage is 55km following the Taramakau valley as far as possible and rack your bike. Exit the racking area to
towards the Main Divide. The route is flat or undulat- the far left of the transition and run down the chute to your
ing and has a net elevation gain of 250m. There is one crew. Crews can set up on either side of the chute - make a
railway crossing and several one-lane bridges – if you’re in plan of where to find them. Keep an eye out for them and be
the bunch please indicate to cyclists behind of approach- aware of other competitors running through. Make sure you
ing bridges or hazards. There are several very fast down- collect your running gear and you are wearing your bib before
hills and large bunches often form on this ride, please be departing onto the Mountain Run stage (and leave your cycle
very careful in bunches – this is usually the most danger- helmet behind). The timing point is after the transition under
ous part of the race. the inflatable arch as you head out onto the Mountain Run
stage.
18Aickens Transition - Support crew Once your athlete has left on the run, gather up all cycling
and transition gear, and don’t forget to collect the bike.
Cycle to Run Collect the cycle from the transition entry point once offi-
On arrival at Aickens Corner, turn left and take the ve- cials advise the transition is open to do so – it will be possible
hicle track to the riverbed car park. Park in the car park, to collect bikes in between waves of competitors coming
not on the roadside. No stopping on the side of the through. Please be quick. You will need your Support crew
track to the car park. Prepare your competitor’s Moun- wristband to collect the bike. You will only be able to collect
tain Run equipment well before the event. Please do not the competitor’s bike that corresponds to the number on
bring any flags on sticks or sharp objects to the transition your wristband.
area to attract your competitor’s attention. Officials can make spot checks of competitor’s compulsory
Support Crew are not allowed to offer assistance or enter mountain safety equipment at any time. Do not discard any
any part of the Run stage except at transitions. equipment, it could be spot checked at any time.
Competitors will finish cycling, (the last 100m is gravel), There is a compulsory gear check at Goat Pass for EVERYONE.
dismount before the farm gate, run under the transition Penalties or disqualifications will be given to all competitors
banner and rack their bikes before running through to the not carrying correct equipment - make sure your competitors
transition change-over area. Please keep gear bins and are organised and have everything.
deck chairs away from the main transition chute area, Support crew cannot leave the Aickens car park until after
set them up behind the main change-over area. Support 8am. Don’t panic, there is plenty of time! Support crew must
crew cannot enter the running chute – competitors must not stop at the Otira Footbridge and must not use the Otira
go to their crew. Elite support crew are to set up on the Footbridge (by DoC request).
right-hand side (as competitors see it) of the transition
chute and age groupers on left-hand side. There will be Breakfast
bib number ranges signposted along the chute indicat- Lake Brunner School will have breakfast for sale at the
ing where to stand and wait for your competitor. Make Aickens transition – whitebait patties, bacon, eggs, Blackball
sure they have their backpack with safety gear, bib and sausages, omeletes, hash browns, coffee, tea and milo. These
timing transponder before they go. meals are not included in the entry fee, bring cash.
Cycle to Run
Cycle to Run
Transition
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Registration
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Bike Collection Officials
Parking
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Timing Point
Athletes
Assistants Only
Entry
Assistant areas – not allowed in
NOTE: No supporters
actual chute (must stay in designated access through field
area, athletes run to crew)
Map shows 2 Day layout, 1 Day to carpark.
assistants are allowed on both sides
of the chute
Assistants
walking route
Athlete flow
19Stage 2 – Mountain Run 30.5km The course
Aickens Corner to Klondyke Corner It is a wilderness run. There are only two ways out, on
foot or in a helicopter (which can only fly during day-
Stage cut-offs: time and in good weather). There are potential charges
12:15 Goat Pass for non-emergency helicopter extractions of $500 per
person.
2:15pmKlondyke Corner
It is the competitor’s responsibility to have adequate
skills to negotiate and avoid the hazards on the moun-
REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING: tain running stage. The Otira, Deception, Mingha and
• Take sufficient food for the run, and a little bit Bealey Rivers are steep and bouldery and can change
extra conditions rapidly. Competitors must acquire adequate
river crossing skills before they compete in the Coast to
• Drink – many competitors choose to drink directly Coast.
out of the rivers. The water is generally very good
and safe to drink but we cannot guarantee this, Head out of the Aickens Corner transition chute and
however, when you get close to the stopbank and through the timing point under the arch. Follow a farm
power lines towards the end of the run you will track for about 2.5km until you reach the Deception
cross the Bealey River – there is Giardia in the river Footbridge. Continue straight ahead for about 15m
so do not drink water directly from the Bealey before turning left through the trees, down the bank
River and into the river. Cross to the far side and start up the
• Wear sun protection Deception Valley. You don’t have to follow a set route
but generally follow a mix of rough tracks and the main
• No iPods or similar audio devices to be used by riverbed up the valley – there are multiple river crossings.
competitors on the course (phones are OK to use After about 13.5km, there is a succession of bush tracks
for photos – there is no cellphone coverage on the that mark the start of the upper Gorge, here the valley
majority of the run stage steepens significantly and the next 4km to Goat Pass
• No walking poles take even the quickest athletes close to 40 minutes. This
There is some race-specific course marking during the is one of the most stunning sections of the run and has
event, but competitors are still responsible for their own many routes – following the wet footprints is usually a
navigation over the course and should familiarise them- safe bet.
selves with the terrain. Competitors who have not been About 500m from Goat Pass you turn right up a smaller
over the course should consider carrying a map and com- creek and scramble and wade your way up the final part
pass or GPS to use as a reference during the event. Get of the climb. Goat Pass elevation is 1070m so you will
a topographical map of the mountain run stage Topo50 have climbed around 800 vertical metres and run about
Map BV20-Otira or email info@coasttocoast.co.nz for a 17.5km from Aickens transition to this point. There is a
downloadable GPS file of the route. compulsory gear check at this point and you will have
The course marking is a mix of DoC marking and to show a set number of items that will be displayed on
race-specific marking – it is a fast, efficient route but is a sign at the bottom of the final climb. This is the same
not compulsory to follow, you may self-navigate if you for everyone. Missing gear will result in major penalties or
think you know a better route – you are solely responsible disqualification.
for your course through the Mountain Run stage. From Goat Pass it is around 13km to the transition at
WARNING: The run course is very rough and there are Klondyke Corner, the track is generally much better
many places where most people simply cannot run. If you formed and includes some boardwalks over fragile
haven’t been over the course, prepare yourself by doing ground. It is also mainly downhill with the exception of a
a lot of training on the roughest ground you can find. few short, sharp climbs, the largest being Dudley Knob
KATHMANDU
See the race YouTube channel for some footage from the where you will often find photographers. The final 5-6km
is flat but is some of the roughest riverbed to run over.
COAST TO COAST
running section. Expect A LOT of running on rocks with
no track. When you reach the stopbank you get some respite for
COMPULSORY
NOTE: There is no access to the run course for any
about a kilometre, then the final 1.5km is real ankle-roll-
ing stuff, especially if you are tired. Concentrate and
COMPETITOR
supporters GEAR
or crew on the Friday while the Two Day focus on getting safely to the cheering crowds waiting at
event is taking place. If support crew are caught on the finish of the stage.
the run course their competitor will be disqualified.
20MOUNTAIN RUN 30.5KM
START
Aickens Corner
NOTE: No training
prior to race day
2.75km Deception Foot Bridge between Aickens and
Deception foot bridge
as this is Private
Property
14.25km Dorreen Creek
17.5km Goat Pass
22.5km Dudley knob
Klondyke Corner
FINISH
PROFILE
1071
1150
KATHMANDU 950
HEIGHT (METRES)
COAST TO COAST 700
COMPULSORY 450
COMPETITOR GEAR 200
0 2.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 15 17.5 20 22.5 25 27.5 30
DISTANCE (KILOMETRES)
21Klondyke Corner - Support crew Competitors must unrack their own bike – assistance can be
Parking given from the assigned point up until the competitor exits
On arrival at Klondyke Corner turn right off the State the transition.
Highway to the parking area. Park your vehicle in the des- There will be live-feed cameras and timing points on the
ignated mown areas and where directed by the officials. Mountain Run stage. There is also 3G coverage (Vodafone &
All competitors and support crew, even if you are not Spark) and paidFriday
WiFi (2 day) You should be able to see the
network.
camping, are required to park in the camping area. Keep live coverage via website but there will be no big screen on
emergency access ways (4m wide lane) clear. Please
To C
& A ampin
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do the Saturday at Klondyke Corner.
par sistan g Are
not exceed 5kph within the parking area or on gravel
kin
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a
roads. There are very few services at Klondyke Corner for the One
Day event, but the Event HQ will be set up there for any
DO NOT PARK ON THE ROAD VERGE OF STATE HIGH- medical requirements.
WAY 73 UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES Tandem Kayak Set Up
Notes:
Drinking water Day 2 Start Arch
Recovery
Massage,
• Bring insect repellent Ice Baths
– the sandflies are ferocious, and
There is Giardia in the Bealey River, don’t drink from the
Spectator
Crossing
& Medical
Point relentless
Bealer River. We recommend that you fill up water Day con- 2 Athlete start
gathering point
tainers prior to the race start. • Bring rubbish Finish Arch
bagsBigand
Screen take all rubbish away with you
Fin
is
• No open fires or solid fuel barbeques
hC
Support crew must not run down the riverbed with com- R ac
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hut
xp Timing
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petitors or take equipment from them or assist them in • Dogs are not allowed in the National Park (not even in
Marquee
any way. your car)
There will be a clearly marked point (close to the rotunda • Do not park in long grass, as hot exhausts can start fires
– about 50m from bike racks) indicating where you may • Pedestrians must take GREAT CARE when crossing the
enter the run chute and begin helping your competitor, State Highway and cross at the designated cross- ing
penalties apply for anyone providing assistance before point.No bookings are required for the campsite, camp-
this. Spot checks of competitor’s compulsory equipment sites cannot be reserved)
may be made after they finish the Run stage at Klondyke
• Portable ors
& toilets available
Corner. ons
, Sp g On
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pad par
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Heli ehicles licopte
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Make sure you have all your competitors gear and No rack
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their bike in the racks beside the road – please don’t inter-
ben
• Information point
Athlete flow
fere with other competitors gear.
Saturday (1 day)
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22Stage 3 - Cycle 15.5km & Run 1.3km
Klondyke Corner to Mt White It is highly recommended that you use running shoes or
sturdy river booties, or use mountain bike shoes for this
• No support crew allowed to stop on the cycle course section – it is not a pleasant run in socks, bare feet or road
• No iPods or similar audio devices to be used by com- cycle cleats!
petitors on the course
Your support crew may give you food and drink on the
• Keep left, do not cross the centre line and obey the run as long as they are one of your dedicated crew, with a
road code wristband.
• Stop for trains, and follow instructions from officials
At the bottom of the road is a railway crossing – you must
Once you have transitioned at Klondyke Corner, turn left obey the officials here, if a train is coming, STOP. Failure to
and cycle along the main road for 15km to the Mt White obey officials will result in disqualification. Once it is clear,
turn-off. The ride is undulating with several very fast you can cross the bridge.
down hills – please take extra care if it is wet or windy. The One Day transition is generally immediately after the
Also be aware the steep downhill once you have climbed bridge, turn right and follow your crew to the transition
past the bluffs is often in poor condition and should be point. You cannot remove your bib or transition any gear
treated with extra caution. until after the bridge, this must be done on the riverbank
This ride is NON-DRAFTING, you must keep at least near your kayak. Make sure the bib goes over top of the PFD
10m between cyclists or you have 30 seconds to pass by a and remember you can only have two support crew to help
competitor. Once you pass someone it is their responsibil- you get into the kayak.
ity to drop back the required 10m.
Once you reach the Mt White turn-off, turn left onto the
gravel road, rack your bike at the top of the road and run
for about 1km. You may also leave your helmets here.
KATHMANDU
COAST TO COAST
COMPULSORY
COMPETITOR GEAR
23up for pedestrians to walk down but it is likely there will be
Mount White Bridge - Support crew a delay at the one lane bridge as there is not enough space
You must drop off your competitor’s kayaks down to Mt for cars and pedestrians. If your competitor will be slower
White Bridge prior to them transitioning at Klondyke than 4 hours on the Mountain Run please don’t arrive at
Corner – you will not have time to help your competi- Mt White until after 10am, when all the Two Day sup-
tor at Klondyke, then transport kayak and have gear port crew should have left.
scrutineered in time for them to have a seamless
Do not pack equipment into the kayak before scrutineer-
transition.
ing. Officials need to check it is all there. Have it on display,
If your competitor expects to be one of the front-run- and then pack it in dry bags once scrutineering is complete.
ners it may be best to hand over the kayak and kayaking All compulsory equipment must remain in the kayak once
gear to competitor supporters to take down to Mt White checked.
Bridge and have the kayak scrutineered, while you return
It is highly recommended that competitors have additional
to Klondyke Corner for the Run to Bike transition.
warm clothing to put on for the kayak stage – it can be very
NOTE: Non-wristbanded support crew can take the cold* on the river especially if they have a swim, we recom-
kayak down to be scrutineered as long as they don’t mend having this extra clothing available in transition. Do
participate in the transition once the competitor not underestimate the river and remember all compulsory
arrives. thermal gear is in addition to what is being worn by the
competitor when they leave Mt White.
You must park at the top of the Mt White Bridge road
and walk with your competitor’s kayak down to the kayak *Talk about this with your competitor before the race – if assistants
transition. The Two Day support crew will be leaving Mt & supporters are in a down jacket it is very likely your competitor
White from about 9am onwards. There will be a lane set will need more than a cycle top!
MT WHITE HIGHWAY TRANSITION
1 Day Assistants
Parking
NO PARKING Only
2 Day Assistants
Parking
Leave
access
way clear 1 Day
Assistants
Parking
Only
Timing Mat
1 Day Bike
KATHMANDU Stands
2 Day Competitors
carry/push cycles to the river
COAST TO COAST 1 Day Competitors
COMPULSORY leave cycles at highway
COMPETITOR GEAR 3 person team holding area
Athlete flow
24Competitors will rack their bike at the top of Mt White After your competitor has left make sure you collect all their
road, and they can leave helmets there. You may meet gear including bike, shoes and helmet before proceeding to
your competitor there and a non-wrist banded support the Gorge Bridge transition.
crew can remove the bike from the racks ASAP, as long as
Checklist
you have clearly communicated this to the marshals at
the cycle rack. Please help other support crew out if you • Kayaking gear scrutineered and loaded in the boat
have capacity and they are flying solo! • Food and drink for the expected duration, plus a bit
more
You may run down with your competitor and give them
food and drink as long as you are one of the support crew • Competitor bib over their buoyancy vest
who is involved in the whole transition (i.e. you have a • Kayak helmet on, done up
wristband). To avoid confusion please don’t have sup- • Paddle, spraydeck on, drink system connected
porters run down with you. It is 1km from the top of the
• Sunblock (keep it off the paddle)
road to the bridge.
• Collect all transition gear, cycling gear, bike
Help your competitor with their kayaking equipment, and
launch them onto the river. Check that their PFD is done Breakfast/lunch
up correctly (firmly!), competitors may be disqualified Springfield School will have breakfast and lunch for sale at
for not wearing PFD correctly. Check they have their bib Mt White Bridge from 5-10am on Saturday. These meals are
over the top of their buoyancy vest. Kayaking helmets not included in the entry fee. Have cash available.
must be worn.
MT WHITE RIVER KAYAK TRANSITION 1-Day Event
Official Parking Only 1-day
scrutineering ed
Clos
entry Road
tore
ex S
Rasd
Boats are to be lined up in number order
according to signs on the bank/beach.
Boats MUST NOT be taken to the water until the
competitor is announced.
CAUTION expect 2 day support crews to be
ge
exiting this area between 9am and 10am
Mt White Brid
1-day competitors
cross bridge to Only the two dedicated support crew may help
boats/put-in with the kayak transition including the run down
the hill.
KATHMANDU
All 1 Day Parking
COAST TO COAST
COMPULSORY
Athlete flow
COMPETITOR GEAR Taped off areas
You must follow
signage/instructions of officials
25STAGE 4 – Kayak 70km
Mt White Bridge to Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge The river stage is generally classified as Grade 2. You are likely
to encounter wave trains, strong eddy lines, bluff turns, braid
Cut-off times: options, midstream rock hazards and tree hazards.
3pm You must be on the water at Mt White If you are expecting to swim you should be paddling
7pm All kayakers must be past the Woodstock a more stable boat or getting more time on Grade 2
checkpoint (15km above Gorge Bridge) An air water. A swim will cost you 15 mins and a lot of energy and
horn will be used to signal the cut-off. exposes you to unnecessary risk. Your “faster” boat will need
to have an outboard to make up the time!
8:15pm Competitors must be off the river at the
Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge. There is a significant amount of river safety on the course
especially at recognised trouble spots, but they cannot be
Officials will remove competitors from the river after everywhere and are there first and foremost to deal with
the cut-off times. emergencies – expect to self-rescue if you swim. If you see
someone in trouble on the river you must help them but
ensure you don’t put yourself in danger while doing so.
KAYAK STAGE 70KM
KAYAK ENTRY
Klondyke Corner
Mt White
Bridge 15km Gooseberry Stream
24km Esk River
54km Woodstock
KAYAK Sou
th E
yre
EXIT Rd
To F
CYCLE inish
KAYAK 70km Gorge Bridge
PROFILE
KATHMANDU 560
COAST TO COAST
HEIGHT (METRES)
480
COMPULSORY 400
COMPETITOR GEAR 320
240
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
DISTANCE (KILOMETRES)
26The course
Enter the river and paddle downstream on a section If the river is higher there are more options, often with
of generally easy grade 1 riffles and multiple braids. ’chicken routes’, but as the river drops the options are
Good river reading skills will help you take the most fewer and the river is a little more technical, but with
efficient and fastest lines. There may be signs on much less power. The Gorge is absolutely stunning and
the river bank to send you in a particular direction if you are comfortable in your boat it will be one of the
– if you see signage or are directed by an official highlights of the race. Significant landmarks to look for
to take a particular route, you MUST do so – failure are Hamilton’s Rapid, which is roughly the mid-point
to follow instructions could put you outside of the of the whole kayak stage, and the Red Bridge which is
safety managed area and put you at risk. about 12km from the exit of the Gorge.
The river is typically low around the race date so The Woodstock checkpoint marks the end of the Gorge
expect it to be somewhere around 35-70 cumecs, and you will have about 15km down to the kayak exit
measured at the Otarama Gauge - which is after at the Gorge Bridge. Make sure you go between the
the main Gorge so the top section has significantly two buoys so that the timing system picks up your
less volume. The river flow cut-off for the paddle transponder, and your support crew will know you’ve
section is about 180 cumecs, but depends on a lot been passed. The river becomes braided again and re-
of other factors as it approaches this level. quires some good navigation at times to avoid running
aground. There are often sections with willow trees
After about 30 minutes of paddling you will lining the river, stay away from the trees!
reach the first significant rapids, commonly
known as the Rock Gardens, which change year- The kayak exit is on the river right; paddle under the
ly and are usually a mix of easy maneuvering Gorge Bridge and turn in towards the bank shortly af-
around boulders and punching through some of ter – look for all the people.
the larger wave trains on the river.
Get out of your kayak and leave it with your support
Soon after this you pass the checkpoint at Goose- crew. Cross over the timing mat, run up the small track
berry Stream. Gooseberry stream is the last oppor- that starts near the bottom of the gravel road on the
tunity to exit the river prior to committing to the right by the permanent toilets, and go around the out-
Gorge. A timing checkpoint will be located between side of the trees in the centre of the transition area to
Gooseberry Stream and the Poulter River conflu- your bike. Your support crew must not cross the timing
ence. At all the checkpoints you must move to the mat – they must go around the outside.
left of the river and paddle between the two buoys
which read your timing chip – also shout out your
number to the manual timing crew.
Continuing down, the river gradually increases in
size though maintains multiple braids in places, so
keep your wits about you.
You will then pass the Esk River confluence and
shortly after the Esk checkpoint, once you pass here
you enter the main Gorge section. At this point,
you’ve covered roughly 25km from Mt White Bridge.
TheKATHMANDU
main Gorge is about 30km long, the river is
COAST
narrower TOflow
and the COAST
swifter through this section,
with larger wave trains, bluffs and strong eddy lines.
GoodCOMPULSORY
skills for the Gorge are picking appropriate
COMPETITOR
lines for your ability, bluffGEAR
turns and dealing with
strong eddies.
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