Dear OCEAN BLUE Adventure Race Participants,

Welcome and thank you for participating in the Ocean Blue Adventure Races! Please read this carefully and share it with your team.

NOTE: BRING ID

OCEAN BLUE “long race” SCHEDULE:

Friday July 10	Item/Function
5-7:00 PM	Team Check-in
Saturday July 11	Item/Function
6:00-7:00 AM	Team Check-in
6:00-7:00 AM	Kayak Staging Area Open
6:00-7:00 AM	Bike Staging Area Open
7:20 AM	Race Briefing
8:00 AM	START
2:00 PM	First Finisher expected
2:00 PM-End	Big Blue BBQ
4:00 PM	All teams finished
4:30 PM	Awards Ceremony

OCEAN BLUE SPRINT SCHEDULE:

Friday July 10	Item/Function
5-7:00 PM	Team Check-in
Saturday July 11	Item/Function
9:00-10:00 AM	Team Check-in
9:00-10:00 AM	Staging Area Open
10:30 AM	Race Briefing
11:00 AM	START
1:00 PM	First Finisher expected
2:00 PM-End	Big Blue BBQ
3:30 PM	Awards Ceremony

• Note we are also tentatively planning for a kayak clinic at 9:00 Saturday morning.

If you can check in on Friday night as that will save you and us some time on Race morning.

If you cannot make it on Friday night, please arrive early as you cannot stage any of your equipment without checking in first.

WHERE:

Pillar Point Harbor

DIRECTIONS:

FROM 280,101 or 880: 

Take Highway 92 towards Half Moon Bay and follow until the end into the city of Half Moon Bay.   Turn right onto Hwy 1 North for approximately 5 miles.   At the big gray sign that says Pillar Point Harbor turn left onto Capistrano Road.   The venue is located at the beach inside the harbor.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

http://www.wliinc2.com/cgi/foxweb.dll/wlx/dir/wlxdirecatn?client=HMBCVB&category=All%20Lodging

USARA LICENSE:

USARA licenses are required for participation in the Ocean Blue. You will need to present your USARA license or purchase a USARA license at team check in. Cost is $8 for 1 day membership, $35 for 1 year membership – CASH OR CHECK ONLY.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

The updated schedule can be found on the website.

EQUIPMENT UPDATE AND HELPFUL HINTS:

The required and recommended equipment can be found on the website. Make sure you have a long sleeve technical garment and a water proof or resistant top for kayaking. This is mandatory gear for ALL participants!

REMINDER for the long race:

P.F.D. US Coast Guard approved Life Jacket is mandatory and is your responsibility

The Ocean Blue is on the coast of Northern California so weather can be tricky. Battling morning fog and then afternoon heat makes it challenging to pack so please come prepared with plenty of water, sunscreen, and clothing that will provide protection from all of the elements. Items on the mandatory gear list will be strictly enforced!

Don’t forget to stick around after the race to celebrate your adventure with all of the post race festivities. You won’t want to miss the Big Blue BBQ, raffle prizes from Merrell, Salomon, National Geographic, Helly Hansen, SOLE, Tecnu and more!

If you have any additional questions, log on to www.bigblueadventure.com or email us at info@bigblueadventure.com.

We look forward to seeing you this race weekend!