MANDATORY EQUIPMENT for
each Participant, or as noted:
 | BIKE -- mountain or
all-terrain -- MANDATORY for Bike Stages |
| BIKE HELMET -- MANDATORY at all times!
(Helmets must accompany racers at all times and must be worn in situations when activities
warrant this protection, such as climbing and biking. Helmets must be
worn at all times when moving or riding bikes during Bike Stages. Any Team without a
helmet on each member during the Bike leg will be disqualified; no
refunds will be considered.) |
| KAYAKS or CANOES -- MANDATORY for Paddling
Stages-- You need to bring your own kayaks (singles or doubles) or canoes on race
day with paddles that would be awaiting your team at the transition to the Paddle Section
of The GATOR Course. Since some parts of The GATOR may take place on the shore of the ocean,
kayaks are recommended, though you may choose to use a canoe, if desired by your Team.
The choice is up to your Team, so canoes may be a good choice for your Team. If
you need a kayak, see below for Kayak Rentals and sales. |
| USCG-approved Life jacket for each team
member -- MANDATORY -- Automatic or manually-inflatable personal
flotation devices (PFDs) are not allowed for The GATOR race. (The life
jackets you are to bring are in addition to any that could be provided by The
GATOR race management as part of the mystery events -- Teams must bring their own Life Jackets
with their kayaks/canoes, and paddles for check-in on Race Day.) Life jackets must
be worn and secured (zipped, buckled, or tied) at any times when Teams are in,
around, or using kayaks/canoes. |
| Waterproof document cases or pouches
-- MANDATORY at all times -- for maps, instructions, Check-in Records or
Markers -- Important. Hefty bags and Zip-Loc bags will not be
sufficient. |
| Spare bike inner tube -- MANDATORY at all times -
one per Team member |
| Bike repair kit -- MANDATORY at all
times - at least one per Team |
| Portable bike pump -- MANDATORY at all
times - at least one per Team |
| Compass -- MANDATORY at all times -- one
for each Team member. (NEED
TO LEARN TO USE A COMPASS? Hold
down the Ctrl key and click here to
find simple instructions that you can download. |
| H20 bottles or other carriers for
fluids -- MANDATORY at all times |
| First Aid Kit -- MANDATORY
at all times - At least one per team. This is for your safety -- don't skimp. |
| Gloves -- MANDATORY at all times -- at
least one pair per Team member |
| Folding knife, not more than 2.5 inch blade -- MANDATORY
at all times -- one per Team member. |
| Rope -- 6' to 10' length -- MANDATORY at all
times -- at least one per Team member |
| Whistle -- on a lanyard. MANDATORY
at all times -- at least one per Team member |
| Bandana (dark color) -- MANDATORY at
all times -- at least one per Team member |
| Carabiner -- MANDATORY at all times
-- at least one per Team member |
| Pencil, note paper -- MANDATORY at all
times for recording information on the course. |
| Sun Block -- MANDATORY at all times
-- each Team member should carry his or her own. |
| Sufficient spare batteries for
lights listed below. |
| Copy of The GATOR Rules -- MANDATORY at all times |
| Copy of this Mandatory Equipment list -- MANDATORY at all times |
| Any Passport issued by The GATOR Adventure Race managers. |
| The following are MANDATORY at
all times after sunset and before sunrise: |
| On each bike and kayak/canoe: a Flashing red light -
when bike or boat is being used, MANDATORY and ON at all times during
darkness - one per bike or kayak/canoe |
| On each bike and kayak/canoe: Clear/white light - when bike or
boat is being used, MANDATORY and ON at all times during darkness - one
per bike or kayak/canoe |
| Flashlight or head-mounted light - MANDATORY during darkness -
at least one per Team member |
Mandatory
gear may be verified at any time by the race staff. There will be checks during the race
for mandatory team and personnel gear. Please plan accordingly.
Kayaks or Canoes: Kayak or canoe, and
paddles for the Paddle portion of the race must be provided by your Team. On race morning, Teams will bring their own Kayaks or Canoes, life jackets and paddles to the area
designated by Race Managers (disclosed at the Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting on the evening before the
Race). Teams must also bring and use their own life jackets for the Paddle
Segment. We will discuss the Paddle Segment during the Mandatory Meeting. Keep
in mind that Hanna Park is located on the oceanfront, is not far from the St Johns River
and the Intracoastal Waterway, and it also includes some lakes. The exact courses will be
disclosed the day of the race, as the race unfolds., but Teams should be prepared
to paddle on a river, ocean, or lake. For Rental
suggestions, see NOTE below on this page.
Forbidden Equipment:
| Weapons |
| G. P. S. (global positioning
system, including Timex Speed & Distance System (watch and GPS) |
| Cell Phones or two-way radios |
| Any maps other than those distributed by The
GATOR Race Managers for this event. |
Teams found with any of these items will be
immediately disqualified from the race.
Items below are Suggested/Recommended:
When looking for gear and clothing for The GATOR, we recommend that
you check out our SPONSORS:
|  Mountaineering -- offers a discount to all of our racers/crew/, volunteers and support staff.
Get a discount of 10% off all regularly priced items and an extra 5% off all sale items when you
go to the Moosejaw site and simply enter coupon code: "Clocky Radu" every time you checkout -- and your discount will be automatically applied.
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 --
Lava Gear Adventure Clothing
offers great outdoor clothing, made to hold up and protect
your skin in a hot sunny climate. Lava Gear is the Adventure Guide's outfitter, with multipurpose, fast drying, functional clothing. Visit
the Lava Gear web site for ideas for gear for your next adventure race, such as The
GATOR. Contact them at
info@LavaGearClothing.com
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| ARMY
NAVY
Outdoors
-- Located at 127 Monument Road, Jacksonville, FL. This store has a
fine selection of gear needed for The GATOR race -- or your next
adventure. You'll find backpacks, boots, shoes, outdoor clothing,
camping equipment, and more from a variety of manufacturers. Call (904)
725-5000 for information about items you need or directions to the store.
Here is a suggestion for keeping lots of fluids with you on the race -- click
here for Camelbak.
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NOTE: BIKES, KAYAKS & CANOES -- Teams
need to bring bikes and kayaks (single or
double) or canoes. All Biking will be done off-road. Be sure to bring an
appropriate bike. Keep in mind that Hanna Park is an oceanfront park
-- while it has a large lake,
the Park is
located on the Atlantic Ocean and is also near the St Johns River and the
Intracoastal Waterway. Paddle sections of The GATOR course could include any available local waters. Kayaks or canoes are not provided by
the managers of this race. Your Team may choose to use either kayaks or canoes
or both (singles,
doubles or a combination). Remember that the weather, currents, and waves on
large bodies of water, such as the river, Intracoastal, and ocean, can be
especially challenging. The choice of the style or combination of kayaks or canoes is
up to you and your Team. We would prefer that you use "boats" that are familiar
to your Team for safety's sake. Don't forget that you will need a life jacket for each
member of your Team.
Kayak
Rentals:
If you are interested in renting a kayak in NE
Florida, click here.
The Performance Multisports crew will provide:
Special Tests: All equipment and materials necessary for special tests. These
tests are designed to test physical strength, mental strength, and teamwork. The
GATOR staff and volunteers will be on hand to help guide Teams with the tests if needed. Tests
may include: rock wall climbing, carries, archery, orienteering, low crawl, Tyrolean
traverse, swimming, knot tying, negotiating cargo nets, and memory or mental quizzes.
Secure Transition/Storage Area: There is a fenced,. secured
transition area where you can keep your race equipment. Do not leave unnecessary valuable
belongings in this area.
Safety Personnel on Course: There will be race management
personnel along the course to provide check points and to ensure safety in the race
activities. Follow their guidance and directions.
First Aid: There is EMS available, should the need arise. If you need help,
look for a race management/crew member and they will radio your location to get
assistance. The primary EMS station will be near the Main Transition area,
just outside the main entry to the Park.
Radio Communications: To
link Check Points, various points on the course, and the Main Transition.
Race Management and Challenges: A
thoroughly tested, sanctioned race course, with a great variety of physically,
mentally, and emotionally challenging activities that will provide you with more than
enough to discuss around the coffee shop, water cooler at work, or among your
non-participating buddies. If you do not feel sufficiently challenged upon finishing, please let us know -- click here.
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