Salomon Adventure Challenge
Thousand Islands, Ontario
August 14,
2004
 Look
out for the best Salomon AC paddling race this year! Give your team
a chance to practice your water navigation skills in this area of
small bays, islands and inlets. With amazing scenery and the
temperature just perfect, prepare for racing and tanning this
August!
The Thousand Islands area is located near Kingston, racers will
experience some amazing water route choices.
Known internationally as an area of spectacular vistas, the 1000
Islands and St. Lawrence Seaway offer visitors a multitude of
recreational activities.
 Kingston
is the western gateway to the beauty of the Islands and the largest
city in the region. The 1000 Islands and St. Lawrence Seaway are a
great place to enjoy the water - cruise among the more than 1870
Islands (yes, there's actually more than a 1000) and see the
spectacular island homes up close.
RACE DETAILS:
| What: |
Salomon Adventure Challenge -
Thousand Islands |
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Where: |
Thousand Islands, ON |
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When: |
August 14, 2004 |
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Cost: |
$395 per team until July 31.
($450 late registration - within 2 weeks of event)
Online credit card payment available this year (via
PayPal) - Visa, Mastercard, American Express and
Discover! Pay now and secure your team's early
pricing entry - several SAC events
sold out last year! |
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Documents: |
NEW!
Competitor Update #1 [PDF] |
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Directions: |
From Toronto:
Take Hwy 401 East to Rideau Heights region
Go North on Hwy 10 for approximately 36 kms
Turn Right on Centreville Rd
Take your second left and it will lead you into
town.
Click
[HERE] for a map to the area. |
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Registered Teams: |
Please click
[HERE]
to see the teams registered for this race. |
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How the Race Works (PDF)
2004 SAC Rules and
Regulations (PDF)
2004 SAC Gear
List (PDF) |
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Format: |
40+ km, 5-8 hrs, unsupported |
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Categories: |
Teams of three: All-Male, All-Female, or Coed |
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Disciplines: |
Mountain Biking, Trekking, Paddling |
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Prizes: |
Top 5 teams in each of the three categories (All-Male, All-Female,
and Coed) are recognized with medals and prizing
As well,
the top 3 teams in each category win:
1st - free entry to
the SAC champs
2nd - 50% entry to
the SAC champs
3rd - 25% entry to
the SAC champs
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What you get: |
Salomon Adventure Challenge performance t-shirt, race jersey,
post-race awards banquet & social, a great meal, sponsor swag, great
prizing, and one incredibly fun racecourse. |
Simon River Sports
Kayak Paddle Rentals: |
FAR Inc has created the SRS Paddle
Rental Programme so that more people can enjoy the incredible
difference of kayak paddles. Each is universally adjustable and
breaks down to 5 pieces to fit easily into your gear bin, bag or pack.
Shark: $25 per paddle
Rebel:
$20 per paddle
Kicker: $15 per paddle
E-mail sac@far.on.ca to reserve yours! [Rental fleet of
32
paddles]
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2004 Salomon Adventure Challenge events:
SAC: Marmora, ON
SAC: Mountain Aire, AB
SAC: French River, ON
SAC: Montebello, QC
SAC: Charlevoix, QC
SAC: Kawarthas Region, ON
SAC: Thousand Islands, ON
SAC: Silver Star, BC
SAC: Canadian Championship: Calabogie, ON
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