Race for the Booty 09
Written by Craig Walker   
Jan 04, 2009 at 06:00 PM

Race for the Booty 2009

A sincere thank you to all who participated!  I hope you had as much fun as we did.  Some pictures are posted on the link to the left (2009 Race Pictures) with more to come.  Check back soon. 

Results

Team Name  # RacersPlaceControlsEnd Time Class
Dude, I'm There21265:13 Open
Poseidon's Killers21126:59 Intermediate
Midwest Mountaineering/Ya Mule22265:54 Open
Negro de Muerte42116:11 Intermediate
MAAR23256:35 Open
Rolling Toads24226:47 Open
Team Fat Otter25216:54 Open
Team On The Fly46186:29 Open
Revenge of the Sleestacks47186:53 Open
Adventure Monkeys28176:44 Open
Hair of the Dog29156:50 Open
Off The Mark210156:52Open 
FARSIDE311146:41 Open
Mr. and Mrs. Smith212136:55 Open
Two Ya Mules213126:39 Open
Breaking Wind2DNF   Open
Chum AR3DNF   Open
Dirt Bags2DNF   Intermediate
Dirty Whores with Bloody SwordsDNF   Open
Elk Bones3DNF   Open
Fracture2DNF   Intermediate
Hey You Guys4DNF   Intermediate
Loose Canon1DNF   Open
Medicus WRX3DNF   Open
Misplaced Purple Pirates4DNF   Open
Next Challenge II4DNF   Intermediate
Nomad4DNF   Open
Rum Runners2DNF   Open
Skeeter Beaters4DNF   Intermediate
Spokes n Spines2DNF   Open
Stealth Donkey2DNF   Intermediate
Team Scrapple4DNF  Intermediate 
Veritable Quandry4DNF   Intermediate
Vyster4DNF   Open
Weasel Knievel2DNF   Open
Ya Mule Something2DNF   Open
Bermuda Blitzers2DNS   Intermediate
 



 

Registration is Closed!

 


Race information

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Date: Saturday, June 27th, 2009
Location: Northern Kettle Moraine, WI
Start/End:TBA
Format: Unsupported, all team combinations allowed.
Contact: Craig or Jeff 

Check out Race FAQ for more info

RACE START LOCATION 

Camp Y-Koda

W3340 Sunset Rd
Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085

920.467.6882

Map to Y-Koda

Packet Pick Up 

Long Lake Recreation Area boat launch.  Friday June 26th from 4PM to 7PM - Watch This area for Race Start Location

Map to Long Lake

Overview and Expectations 

We’ve been adventure racing since 2001, and have participated in races run by several race directors.  We’ve been watching international adventure racing well before 2001.  In designing this race, we’re incorporating elements of other races we liked and adding some new elements.  One of the elements we’re incorporating is the lack of a specified course.  Each team will determine what route they take to get from point to point, with very few restrictions.  Your objective will be to find each control or checkpoint (regardless of the route you take).  If you’re not comfortable making race decisions as you go, you may not enjoy this race.

We will tend to keep significant race details a secret until race day.  In fact, it’s likely only two of us will have seen the course in advance.  So, if the amount of information prior to race day seems limited, that’s probably intentional.  Feel free to send us an email with any questions you have and if the answers aren’t a closely guarded secret, we’ll answer your question. 

Our adventure racing team’s priorities in order of importance are:

  1. be safe
  2. have fun
  3. finish
  4. do well

You can expect the race to also follow those priorities.  While having fun is not a mandatory part of the race, we’re going to give you ample opportunities to get in the pirate spirit and have fun.  You can expect your race directors and volunteers to be having a good ole pirate time of it.

We’re trying to design the race to be a balance between athleticism, adventure racing skills, decision making and problem solving.  Highly athletic teams and experienced racers will still have an advantage.

The race will be unsupported and you will have ample access to drinking water on the course.  You should never have to go more than 2 hours without having access to drinking water.  (Whether you chose to stop that frequently or possibly go out of your way to get that water is up to you.)  We will identify and supply you with the sources of drinking water we have found and include that information in your race packet.

Expect our web site to change frequently over the coming months as we lay out the course in detail.

 Race Length 

The race will have an oofficial start time and an official cutoff time (both to be determined).  Ther race will be held during daylight hours and is likely to be 12 to 16 hours long.  Teams must report in by the cutoff time to be ranked.  Teams not in by the cutoff time will receive a DNF.  We’re designing the course to allow most teams to finish the entire course.  The fastest teams will likely finish a couple of hours earlier than the cutoff time.  Teams will be allowed to take time penalties for portions of the course they do not complete.  Time penalties for missed portions of the course will result in a time which is slower than most teams who complete that portion.

 Disciplines 

You can expect to paddle on flat water, bike on the road, bike off road, hike or run, and navigate by bike or on foot.  We will also be adding a ropes segment this year.  As much as possible we will try to balance the time you spend in a boat, the time on a bike and the time on foot.

 Mandatory Gear 

The mandatory gear list is available as a link in the Race Menu section on the upper left side of the home page.  We will check mandatory gear during the race.  We are likely to disqualify any team who is not carrying the mandatory gear when checked.

We hope to establish a relationship with a local canoe rental outfit so teams who need to rent a canoe have the necessary details.

 Recommended Gear 

The list of items we tend to race with and that might be of value to you during the race is at the bottom of the mandatory gear list.  It’s your choice whether or not to carry recommended gear.

 Team Size 

Any size from 1 racer to 4 person teams.  We are not likely to turn a team away due to team size.  Depending on the number of teams racing and the money we have left for prizes, the categories for ranking teams in the Open and Intermediate divisions are likely to be all male teams and all other teams.  We’ll let you know when this has been decided for certain.  We’re focused on a high quality, low cost race and prizes, if any, are not a high priority.

 Rules 

We’re not real big on lots of rules.  You can expect rules concerned with trespassing and littering (remember the origins of this sport were based on “leave no trace”) and teams staying together and not using anything but human power, but not much else.   A list of rule will be included in your pre-race packet.

 Logistics 

  • No race day registration will be allowed.  We will cut off registration on June 14th.
  • We will be handing out pre race packets the afternoon and evening the day before the race. 
  • Pre race packets will not contain any details on the “course” that would allow you to find any controls.  Packets with detailed information will be handed out immediately prior to the start of the race.
  • The race will start on time.  All teams will have the official starting time as their starting time.
  • Pre race packets may be picked up the day of the race, but it’s likely doing so will cause you to start late.
  • We will have a post race meal  for participants (and possibly fans if your team is lucky enough to have fans).  Food will satisfy vegetarians as well as non vegetarians.  A variety of beverages including adult beverages will be served.
  • The location of the start of the race and finish will be announced prior to the race.  Stay tuned
  • Teams displaying pirate paraphernalia are likely to win the race directors’ undying affection (but not much else).
  • All participants will need a state bike trail pass.

Lodging

 

  • The Kettle Moraine Northern unit has some awesome campgrounds, some with showers.  The campgrounds will put you closer to the start of the race than almost all hotels / motels.  A link to campground information is available in the Race Menu section on the upper left side of the home page.
  • Hotels / motels are available in Campbellsport, Kewaskum, Plymouth, Random Lake, Lomira, Elkhart Lake, West Bend, Sheboygan and Fond du Lac and are all within 45 minutes of the starting location.  A link to hotel information is available in the Race Menu section on the upper left side of the home page.

This year we have some basic accomodations available at a reasonable cost on a first come first serve basis.  Click on these links to view the luxurious accomodations in store for you Main Lodge and Rustic Cabins.

  See FAQ for answers to all your questions.

 

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