Mandatory Personal Gear
(each individual athlete must possess throughout the race)

• Lighter or box of waterproof matches
• Compass
• Two-liter equivalent water container(s) (e.g., Camelback)
• Knife; min. 2" (50 mm) folding blade
• Whistle
• Waterproof head lamp with extra batteries; must be able to function in saltwater
• Race bib
• 1 emergency space blanket
• 1 signal mirror
• Money for emergency, water etc (U.S. currency)
• Sunglasses 100% UV protection
• Sun hat
• Four 12-hour green chem lights (glow sticks) to attach to PFD during night kayaking, coasteering.

Mandatory Team Gear

• Set of race maps (appropriate for the section of the course)
• Team medical kit (see contents below)
• Emergency radio (provided by race organization) kept in secure dry bag
• Small dry bag sufficient to keep emergency radio dry at ALL times
• 2 smoke flares (supplied by the organization)
• 1 strobe light
• Altimeter (recommended)

Coastaleering
(Includes Open Water Swimming)

• Pair Swim Fins
• Pair hard soled shoes (neoprene socks are not permitted)
• Pair swim goggles (diving mask is acceptable)
• US Coast Guard Type-III non-inflatable PFD or equivalent
• Dry bag for personal mandatory gear
• Boogie board or kick board*

  * "Boogie boards" or "body boards" are HIGHLY recommended for the swim. The swells and waves can be quite large in the BVI in Dec. The boogie boards will provide more stability and will keep your body higher out of the water making it easier for your team and boats to see you. If you choose to use an inflatable board, you must have a patch kit capable of repairing multiple leaks and holes. Inflatables are NOT recommended due to the rocks and coral you will encounter in this race. Note: We have heard that some competitors, because of their locations, are having a hard time locating swim boards, also known as boogie boards or body boards. There are a limited number of these boards available to rent on the island of Tortola from Last Stop Sports. You can arrange for rentals by contacting Chris Ghiorse at lssbikes@surfbvi.com or 284-494-0564. For those of you who do have access to the boards "back home," we encourage you bring them with you, as they fit nicely in your bike boxes (adding extra padding), and will be less expensive than renting on island.

Sailing

• Ocean-going yacht (fully outfitted and provided by the Race Organization)
• Certified yacht captain (may be provided by the Race Organization if not provided by team)
• 1 Dry bag (6 liters) per competitor
• US Coast Guard Type-III non-inflatable PFD or equivalent per athlete/crew
• Two 30' bow lines for tethering kayaks to sailboats

Sea Kayaking

• US Coast Guard Type-III non-inflatable PFD or equivalent per athlete
• 1 whistle attached to each PFD
• 1 knife attached to each PFD; min. 2" folding
• Marine lights for bow and stern. White light for bow/red for stern (2 sets per team) (Chem lights or glow sticks will suffice. If you do use glow sticks or chem lights you will be required to have at least 2 sticks mounted in the front and rear of boat during all pre-dusk, pre- dawn and night hours. The specific hours will be given in the passport. Be sure to bring plenty because if you have faulty chem lights or glow sticks, or end up paddling longer than you anticipate in the dark, you will not be allowed to continue the paddle.)
• One waterproof jacket
• Poly-pro top and bottom
• Sun hat
• Dry bag for personal gear
• Helmet (bike or climbing helmet OK; local regulation for surf kayaking)
• 2 commercial-grade 45' throw bags (1 per kayak)

Scuba
(Per 2 competitors on each team. Personal and team mandatory gear, and medical first aid kit is not required on this section while underwater.)

• Dive mask
• Fins
• Wet suit 1 - 2 mm; highly recommended
• Underwater slateboard and waterproof compass (1 per team)
• Regulators(provided by race organization)
• BCD (provided by race organization)
• Depth gauge (provided by race organization)
• Weight belt and weights (provided by race organization)

Fixed Ropes

• Climbing helmet (to an approved national or international standard - UIAA or CE). (Petzl Meteor recommended). Must have light attached if after dusk or before dawn. Bike helmets are not allowed.
• Climbing harness (to an approved national or international standard)
• Figure 8 descender
• Rappelling gloves (full-fingered gloves with reinforced leather palms)
• 2 auto locking carabiners.
• 48" (120 cm) circumference sewn sling
• 7 mm diameter prussic (any length that can be used safely as back up on rappel.)
• 1 rescue pulley to suit 12 mm rope per participant (plastic pulleys are not recommended as they will melt.) (Recommend Petzl Rescue or equivalent)

Mountain Biking

• Low-geared Mountain Bike (We suggest aggressive 1.9 - 2.1 inch semi-slick tires on a hard tail, front suspension bike.)
• Certified (ANSI/Snell or CPSC) bike helmet
• Bike gloves
• White light on front and red blinking light on back - with fresh batteries
• Tire repair tool kit, spare tubes (1 min) and a pump per team

Trekking

• Pair trail shoes (terrain may be extremely steep, loose and rugged)
• 1 pair full fingered leather palmed glove
• 1 pair thorn-resistant trousers (e.g. Rail Riders Weather Pants or Orienteering Pants)
• 1 thorn resistant long-sleeved shirt (strongly recommended) (e.g. Rail Riders Adventure top).
• 1 pair knee-high gaitors (Recommended)

Team First Aid Kit
Must include the following:

• Ace Bandages (crepe or stretch wrap bandage) 2 @ 3" x 5" (75 mm x 1500 mm)
• Non-Stretch medical strapping tape 2 @ 3" x 5" (75 mm x 1500 mm) (Not duct tape)
• Bandages 2 @ 2" x 3" (50 mm x 75 mm) non adherent dressings
• "Second Skin", Moleskin (Duct tape)
• Sterile Compresses 2 @ 3" x 5" (75 mm x 125mm)
• Sunscreen (minumum SPF-15+); 100 ml
• 1 tube or stick lip sunscreen
• Antiseptic Solution - 10 ml
• Antibacterial ointment - 10g
• Scissors and Tweezers
• Aspirin-Ibuprofen (anti-inflamatory) - 10 tablets
• Antihistamine - 10 tablets
• Intestinal Antiseptic/Antidiarrea - Pepto Bismol - 5 tablets
• Electrolyte replacements - 10 tablets
• Decongestants (recommended)
• Vinegar for stings (recommended)
• Powder for athlete's foot (recommended)