This event carries with it considerable International exposure as the Guinness Records Committee of Sri Lanka are co-sponsors.

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1 The President of Sri Lanka, Temple Trees, Colombo 2 You re Excellency, HELANKA QUEST 2010 (Helayange Bima Soya) First Ever Recorded Challenge in Sri Lanka 1) There will be one (01) individual who would engage in Sand Jogging, Swimming and Climbing along the Coastal Belt of the island. 2) Two other persons will Sail around the island simultaneously and complete their quest within the stipulated time. Date of Commencement: September 02, 2010 Time Frame to complete both events is forty five (45) days. HELANKA Helayange Bima. It originates from the Ravana period. This event carries with it considerable International exposure as the Guinness Records Committee of Sri Lanka are co-sponsors. Since you have freed the island from the terror reign of the Northern insurgents, we are aware that you have created the freedom to conduct an event of this magnitude. Further this type of event has not been conducted in any country in the world. Sri Lanka which is popularly known as the Miracle of Asia we are confident that our beleaguered land would live up to its traditional and present status in the international arena. By conducting this event we would be able attract International Teams to participate in future Helanka Quests and thereby generate much needed foreign exchange to our country. We seek your valued blessing and your governments support to successfully conduct this event. The other requirements & Course details we enumerate in the annexure I & II. Yours faithfully T.G.Mahesh Priyadarshana Executive Course Director SEALS Spirit & Eco-Adventure Living Squad. : Corporate Base- 10/08,Thelawala Road, Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka. : (Hunting), (Hot Line) : info@eco-adventuresl.com, info@srilankanseals.com Save a tree - Conserve Nature. Print this only if it is absolutely necessary..

2 Annexure - I Collaboration of the Ministries of Sports and Tourism Defense Ministry clearance For Safety and Rescue support from the Sri Lanka Navy Independent Judges and Supervisory participation by the Local Government Agents and the Sri Lanka Police Doctors from Sports Medicine State Media Sponsorship CCD,UDA,DWLC Permission Annexure - II HELANKA QUEST Introduction A History of Adventure Racing Adventure has been a driving force in the history of humans. Think of all the things we have achieved simply because someone wondered, "yeah, but what else is there?" That same spirit of adventure, as well as a competitive nature, has driven the evolution of adventure racing and sports in general. Adventure racing didn't just happen out of the blue. In the 1970's the fittest of all people ran in marathons. In the 1980's triathlons became the ultimate test of endurance. In 1978 the first triathlon premiered in Hawaii. Few people know that it came about because of a disagreement as to which of 3 local athletic events was the toughest-a swimming, bicycling, or running marathon. Adventure racing began to take shape as race organizers hosted their own events incorporating different disciplines and courses. The First Organized Adventure Race In 1989, French journalist Gerard Fusil developed a race that would challenge the mental, as well as physical limitations of its racers. This multi-day event, Raid

3 Gauloises debuted in New Zealand. Competitors had only a compass, map and their own skill and ingenuity to rely on. Equipment was limited to that which they could carry and natural forms of transportation were used. Followers of adventure racing were predominantly European during the first few years. Mark Burnett and Eco-Challenge In 1992 the first American team participated in Raid Gauloises. Team American Pride was led by team captain (and Brit!) Mark Burnett. By 1995 Burnett had developed his own expedition race. Eco-Challenge Utah brought media attention and a televised component that adventure racing hadn't yet experienced. With the enhanced coverage came an increased awareness of this growing sport. Adventure Racing Today There are many variations on adventure racing. The following are some general categories. Sprint Races and short courses- usually 1-3 days. These are good for beginners. Examples of short courses are the Endorphine Fix and Teva Mountain Games Vail Expedition Races- these races usually last 7-10 days and are multi-discipline events. Examples are Primal Quest and The Raid (an evolution of Raid Gauloises) Stage Races these races usually last day s high frequency challenge. As an innovative high frequency HELANKA QUEST challenge will be put to test under extreme conditions to determine their endurance where they will have to wade through Sand, Rocky & Water to the destination. This will be the first ever Si Lankan Record Challenge in Our sport history. Race Portrayal Race Category: - Stage Race Route: - Sri Lankan Coastline & Inshore Marine Line

4 Total Distant: Km Type of Events: - which comprises of an simultaneously doing a two type of challenge Challenge i: - Triathlon through coastline of Sri Lanka i.e. Sand Jogging, Swimming and Climbing. Name of the participant U.S.P.Saman Challenge ii: - Sailing around the entire island Name of the participants G.H. Kumara Bandula, T.G.Mahesh Priyadarshana No of dates of completion:-both events are to be completed within forty five (45) days Starting & Finishing Point: - Gall face Colombo Patron: - Ministry of Sports & Public Recreation Ministry of Tourism Local event Coordinator & Organizer: - SEALS Race Director: - SEALS Course Director: - SEALS Safety & Rescue Director: - SEALS Local Coordinator:-SEALS Course Administrator:-SEALS Co- Sponsors:- Official Media Sponsor ITN Official Communication Dialog Telecom PLC Official Timer Guinness Rewards Committee in Sri Lanka Official Check Points Guinness Rewards Committee in Sri Lanka Official Water Points SEALS Official Feeding Points SEALS Official Sponging Points SEALS Official Paramedic Sponsor Sport Medicine Section Official Life Saving Sponsor SL Navy

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