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Required Gear

Competitors must carry their equipment throughout the race. Time penalties or disqualifications will be assessed for littering or loss of equipment. All competitors should expect that they and their packs will get wet either from inclement weather or submersion. The air and water temperature in Michigan in mid-October is usually warm enough to be comfortable while exerting yourself but gets cold at night and every competitor must be protected against hypothermia.

A complete list will be posted in September.

Required Team Equipment

  • Aluminum canoe, 2 paddles and 3 PFDs (Rentals available, see below. Kayaks are not acceptable.)
  • Orienteering Compass
  • Whistle
  • Lighter or waterproofed matches
  • Water purification system (filter or iodine tablets)
Required Individual Equipment
  • A working light source (with extra batteries)
  • An outer water-resistant shell/jacket
  • Waterproofed change of clothing

Canoe Rentals

Teams are responsible for renting their own canoes.
Contact Heavner Canoe at (248) 685-2379 to arrange rental.
The cost of the boat is $50 (one boat per team.)
Paddles, pfds, and boat transportation are included in rental.

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