Sunday, June 17, 2007

SCAR 2007 Maps and Passports


SCAR Long Course Passport Instructions (start at 8 AM)

Obey all traffic rules on bike. Helmet must be worn at all times while on the bike, PFD’s must be worn at all times while on the paddle. Do not cross Lockwood near the S-F, you must go under the river bridge and go up the hill on the east side.

Stage 1: To receive map #2 you will need to retrieve two chips from controls at C1 and C2 as shown on Map 1. No travel along the golf course is allowed. After retrieving both chips return to the transition area 1 (TA1) to receive map #2.

Stage 2: After receiving your passport bike to transition area 2 (TA2). At TA2 you will receive a second passport. This passport will be zip tied to the canoes and must remain tied to the canoes until you return to TA2 and is removed by the TA2 volunteer. You must take the canoes to P1 through P4 (any order). You may visit any other controls you wish to visit along the paddle (these are punched on this passport). After completing the paddle return to TA2.

Stage 3: Bike and Trek to B1 through B8 (in any order). Use any route and method of travel (biking or trekking) to visit these checkpoints. After completing these checkpoints return to the start-finish for further instruction.

C1 – about 75 meters due south of fallen platform
C2 – South of River confluence

P1 – Downed tree across river just east of Lockwood bridge (may be underwater)
P2 – Sand bar at river bend up off river
P3 – East side of small lake near broken birdhouse

B1 – Trailhead kiosk (50 meters at 90 degrees from kiosk)
B2 – Pine Trees southeast corner of intersection
B3 – Streambed north of trail intersection
B4 – Wetland area – tough bushwhack (orange ribbons will take you to CP)
B5 – Bushwhack to Red Andy Jackubin Stables sign in woods (Git er done!)
B6 – Holly tree near dead small tree at double track trail end
B7 – Look under boardwalk near north end of boardwalk.
B8 – IN Ditch near culvert behind transformers
SCAR Short Course Passport Instructions

Obey all traffic rules on bike. Helmet must be worn at all times while on the bike, PFD’s must be worn at all times while on the paddle. Do not cross Lockwood near the S-F, you must go under the river bridge and go up the hill on the east side.

Stage 1: Trek to control C1 as shown. Retrieve 1 chip per team from control. To find control look for trail opening at south end of open retention area due west of the trampoline in yard.

Stage 2: Bike and Trek to visit controls B1, B2, B7, and B8. Use any route and method of travel (biking or trekking) to visit these checkpoints. After completing these checkpoints go to TA2 for the paddle section of the course.

Stage 3: After receiving your passport bike to transition area 2 (TA2). At TA2 you will receive a second passport. This passport will be zip tied to the canoes and must remain tied to the canoes until you return to TA2 and is removed by the TA2 volunteer. You paddle the canoes to P3 and return. You may visit any other controls you wish to visit along the paddle (these are punched on the passport given to you at TA1). After completing the paddle return to TA2.



C1 – about 75 meters due south of fallen platform

P3 – East side of small lake near broken birdhouse

B1 – Trailhead kiosk (50 meters at 90 degrees from kiosk)
B2 – Pine Trees southeast corner of intersection
B7 – 187 boards south of north end of boardwalk, under boardwalk
B8 – IN Ditch near culvert behind equipment
Seminole County Adventure Race Bruiser Passport Instructions

Bike travel along Lockwood Blvd allowed on bike lanes or shoulder only. Helmet must be worn at all times while on the bike, PFD’s must be worn at all times while on the paddle.

Start: Follow the trail along the river leading to C1. To get to the trailhead cross the open field and then go to the northernmost picnic area. The trailhead leads into the woods near this picnic area. Go in and follow the river trail south which will be against the current. You will have a few wet crossings of side streams. When you get to the open retention area there will be 2 ponds. Continue along the forest boundary to the far south end of the open area and enter the woods crossing over a downed pine tree. There should be a trampoline visible in a backyard due east of you. About 75 meters in you will see a fallen treehouse platform in an area where the kids play paintball. From the platform go due south 100 paces and you will see the control on the back side of a tree. Take one poker chip per team from the bag and return back to the Start Finish area.

After retrieving the chip return to the Start-Finish location.


Bikes: Get on bikes and bike north to the lower (west) side of the bridge over Lockwood Blvd. just north of the start finish area. Cross under the bridge (walk your bikes and it is slick) and then up the hill on the other side to Lockwood. Ride along the sidewalk at Lockwood (you can shortcut across the parking lots) County Road 419 and follow the sidewalk east. At 419 cross over the bridge and go right on the south side to the underside of the bridge to TA 2. You will need to cross over the bridge on your bike as the river is currently high and a difficult swim. This is TA2.

Paddle: From TA2 Paddle south on the river to P2, staying east (left) at the river confluence. You will be paddling to P2 which is on a sand bar on the east (left as you go upstream) of the river. It is visible from the river – but you will need to be looking for it. The other races used this control so look for where teams might have pulled their canoes out of the water. You will need to get out and punch P1 on your passport below. After punching P1 paddle back downstream to the Transition area.

Bike back to the start finish area to finish the race.

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