Q. Boats for the Beaver River paddle: are teams of two allowed to use their own boats? If so, do they have to be an open-top canoe? If so, is our entry fee the
same?

A. Everyone competing in the Ultimate Adventure Challenge will use canoes provided by us. You can not use your own boat for this race if you're competing in the Ultimate Adventure Challenge.

Q. Boats for the Georgian Bay paddle: what is an "OC2" boat (quoted from website)? Are we allowed to use a tandem kayak in this section?

A. An OC2 is an Outrigger Canoe for 2 people. You can not use a tandem kayak for this race. We tried to source enough identical tandem kayaks for all teams for this event, but it wasn't possible in Ontario. We also tried to source enough identical single kayaks for teams for this event, but again, it wasn't possible. We considered letting teams use canoes for this race, but we feel it's not safe, since we're planning on running this event even if there are large waves/swells. Teams of 2 in the Ultimate Adventure Challenge must stay together in this race, however they will be required to paddle two separate single kayaks.

Q. Timing: how does this work? I am assuming we have to stay within 100m of our teammates during the navigation events. How are we timed in events such as the XC MTB race and the trail run (and the open water paddle if we are in separate boats)?

A. Competitors in the Ultimate Adventure Challenge will use Sport Ident (electronic timing). The same timing system used in orienteering events. If you're competing on a team of 2 you'll need to stay with your team-mate at all times in all events. Most likely, both you and your team-mate will be issued an SI card. You'll both need to punch-in at every checkpoint, and when punching you can't be separated by more than 5 seconds. For the XC MTB race and the Trail Run, you may be issued a ChampionChip electronic timing card, similar to what you've used at other XC mtb races. In the Georgian Bay open water paddle, competitors competing in the KUAC will use Sport Ident Timing. We'll be having a mass start for this event, and then teams will be required to land their boats on the beach and run up to punch the finish.

Q. XC MTB race: how technical will the single-track component of this race be? I'm assuming there will be lots of climbing, but what about steep descents, slow
twisty sections, rock/root dodging? (just curious how to prepare)

A. The single-track components will be technical. Steep Descents? Yes. Slow Twisty sections? Yes. Rock/Root dodging? Yes. If you have time, and want to get a feel for the single track components, go for a ride at either "Three Stage", or in "Kolapore". You will ride between 10 to 15k of single track in each area during the x-country mtb race.

Q. For the navigation races, will we be on orienteering maps or on topo maps?

A. For the navigation races you will use a few different maps of different scales. They will include orienteering maps (1:15000), topographic park maps (1:20000), and government topo's (1:50000).

Q. Accommodations: will camping be available onsite? Nearby?

A. Camping won't be available onsite, however it will be available within a few kilometres of the host site.

Q: What type of canoe is being supplied for the teams of two for the Beaver River Paddling Race that is part of the Ultimate Adventure Challenge race?

A: The canoes we will supply for the teams of two in the Keen Ultimate Adventure Challenge all be identical. They'll be "Clipper Yukon's", you can see them on the web at http://www.clippercanoes.com/boat_specs.php?model_id=125 These boats are pretty quick, and decent to race in, and they must be used by all teams in the Keen Ultimate Adventure Challenge Race.

We are also supplying the same boats for rental for the Beaver River Paddling Race and for the "Multisport Stage Race" that includes the Beaver River paddle. But we are also allowing teams to bring their own canoes for these two races, so someone could show up with a sleaker boat if they own one.

Q. Will there be aid stations during the XC Mountain Bike Race and the Trail Run on Saturday?

A. Yes, there will be aid stations in both races. The aid stations will have water and sports drinks available. During the 60km XC Mountain Bike Race aid stations will be at the 25k and 50k points. In the 30km XC Mountain Bike Race an aid station will be at the 20k point. During the 20k trail run an aid station will be at the 13k mark. During the 10k trail run, an aid station will be at the 5k mark. There will be no aid stations during the 5k trail run.