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4 TH & 5 TH AUGUST 17 Participants Information Guide 2017 EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST Thanks for your interest in the TRENT100 2017, we have put together the following guide with all the essential

1 4 TH & 5 TH AUGUST 17 Participants Information Guide 2017 EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST Thanks for your interest in the TRENT , we have put together the following guide with all the essential information you need to know about the event to ensure you have an safe and awesome time, please make sure you read this document in full. See you at the start line! SCHEDULE Friday 4th 06:00 Bus Leaves Nottingham (Location TBC) 06:38 Bus Arrives CP5 (Post Code DE73 7HJ) 06:45 Bus Leaves CP5 07:15 Marshal Briefing at Start Line (Post Code ST17 0XB) 07:30 Bus Arrives Start 08:00 Paddler Briefing 08:30 Event Start 09:00 Last possible Start 15:30 First Possible Arrival CP5 (Post Code DE73 7HJ) 17:30 Last Possible Arrival CP5 18:00 Evening Meal 19:00 Mystery Tour 21:30 Outdoor SUP Cinema Saturday 5th 08:00 Breakfast 08:30 Marshal Briefing 09:00 Paddler Briefing 09:30 Event Start 10:00 Last possible Start 14:30 First Possible Arrival (4hrs 30min) 16:30 Last Possible Arrival (7hrs) 14:30-17:00 Showers / Changing available 18:00 Finishers Party Starts 19:30 Evening Meal 22:30 Fireworks *Last minute changes may occur to this schedule, if this occurs we will notify you of the change via SMS. MANDATORY EQUIPMENT PFD (must not be inflatable) Quick release waist leash Throw line Mobile phone (in waterproof case) Supplied route map Waterproof first aid kit SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT Hydration pack or similar Camping equipment Chairs or Lazy Beds for midway point Food (very few food stops available) Hand sanitiser gel / wipes Spare fin Spare paddle Sunscreen Sunglasses Towel Spare clothes Insect repellent GPS watch Qty Required per paddler per paddler 2 per team 2 per team 2 per team 1 per team

2 Next Steps BY THE 27 TH JULY BEFORE THE EVENT REGISTRATION CLOSES 1 Buy Your Ticket at 4 Book your accommodation Don t forget to order supporters tickets if you are bringing others. If you need it for Thursday and Saturday Night (see recommendations in this guide) 2 Complete registration 5 Get kitted up for paddlers : for supporters : Make sure you and your team have the minimum kit requirements (as detailed in this guide) 3 Pay for your food 6 Get the knowledge If you have ordered food for Saturday night in the survey above we will send you a paypal invoice, this needs paying by the 27 th July. Make sure you have read this information guide and preparation section on If you have any questions with any of the above steps, please get in contact with us, we are here to help!

Logistics Information BUS TRANSPORT We are providing a bus (limited to 56) if you are booked on a bus you will see this against your name on our website under 2017 teams.

3 Logistics Information BUS TRANSPORT We are providing a bus (limited to 56) if you are booked on a bus you will see this against your name on our website under 2017 teams. The bus will leave Nottingham (location TBC) at 6am sharp. We can not wait for anyone that s late. We can transport your camping equipment and inflatable board only. No hard boards permitted on the bus. (Hard boards can be dropped with us at start line Thursday night, please contact us if you are doing this). The bus will stop at the overnight stop where you can offload your camping equipment. For those that want to leave vehicles at the overnight stop please get there Friday morning before 6:30am, you will be directed to the car park. The Bus will leave the top of the drive at 6:45am sharp, again we can not wait for any late comers. The bus will take you direct to the start line arriving approximately 7:30am where your equipment will be off loaded. START LINE We are lucky to be able to access to this years start line via the amazing Shugbourgh Hall, for those making your own way here use post code ST17 0XB. Park in main car park (no vehicles can be left in this car park after 11:00am), you will need to walk down approx. 500 mtrs to the start line. There are no facilities at the start line. If you require the toilet please visit the village shop the other side of the river, ask a Marshal for directions (if you spend a penny please spend a pound!). You will have ample time to prepare your equipment. All paddlers must be present at the safety briefing at 8:00am. On the start line, you will be issued with a wrist band and tracker which you will need along with the minimum mandatory equipment before we will allow you on the water. Starts will be staggered at intervals from 8:30am OVERNIGHT STOP (CP5) We expect paddlers to arrive between 3.30pm and 5:30pm We have a great location for you to hang out and cheer the teams across the line. Here there are hot showers, refreshments, massages and some other cool surprises! We will eat together at around 6pm. You will have time to setup camp and freshen up before the Mystery Tour begins at 7pm, we will all be back at camp for the SUP Cinema by 9:30pm, where we can relax and socialise then turn in for the night for a great nights sleep. Bell tent camping (shared) is available, please bring roll matt / sleeping bag. We have limited availability so again please check the team page on our website to see if you have been allocated one. For those of you in vans please note that there is no access for vehicle collection on Saturday night, please park your van outside the camp site, and collection can be made between 9am and 12pm on Sunday. Breakfast will be served 8am with paddler briefing at 8:30am, we will be on the water from 9:30am. FINISH LINE We expect paddlers to arrive between 2:30pm and 4:30pm into Nottingham Riverside Festival, this years finish is very different, when you reach Trent Bridge we will send you back up river to the last bridge and then back down to Trent Bridge to make it the full 100km! No landing of boards permitted at Trent Bridge, you will need to make the short 200m paddle down to the Nottingham Kayak Club where you can store your board for the night (collection between 10am and 1pm Sunday), take a shower and grab a drink. Closest parking at Clifton South Tram Park and Ride (post code NG11 8BF) with a short tram ride to festival site. Feel free to grab some food back at the festival site. Party and presentations start at 6pm at the Riverside Bar at Trent Bridge, food if you have ordered during the registration process will be served at 7:30pm, fireworks at 10:30pm and dancing until late!

4 The Rules Please read the full set of rules at

5 The Route ROUTE CARDS We will print and laminate 2 route cards per team, please feel free to print and laminate the cards on the next 2 pages, bring some gaffa orinsulation tape to attach to yourboards. Make sure you carry sufficient supplies especially water to make each checkpoint. Our Marshals will be at each checkpoint with water and snacks and will check you in, please let them know your bib number and team name. GPX FILE If you have a devicethat can read a GPX file you can download theroutehere. Download GPX Online RouteMap Challenge CHECKPOINTS REF Location Km from Start Km from Last Access Post Code Start Shugborough Hall 0 0 ST17 0XB Full Access Land Access Notes CP1 Armitage Foot Bridge WS15 4BA Ground Crew / Marshals Only CP2 Yoxall Bridge DE13 8NJ Ground Crew / Marshals Only CP3 Jungle Junction DE13 7BA Marshals Only CP4 Stapenhill Gardens DE15 9AF Full Access CP5 Trent Adventures (Overnight Stop) DE73 7HJ Full Access CP6 Swarkstone Bridge DE73 7JA Full Access CP7 Shardlow Marina Bridge DE72 2HJ Ground Crew / Marshals Only CP8 Trent Lock NG10 2FY Full Access CP9 Beeston Weir NG9 1NR Full Access Finish Trent Bridge NG2 5FB Full Access

DAY 1 ROUTE CARD (57km) IF IN DOUBT OF YOUR COURSE CALL 0800 06 999 10

46km TURN LEFT 19km - CP 2 42km CP4 12km - CP 1 26km WIER PORTAGE (RIVER

6 DAY 1 ROUTE CARD (57km) IF IN DOUBT OF YOUR COURSE CALL START 43.5km TURN LEFT then BEAR RIGHT then WIER PORTAGE (River Left) then TURN LEFT (under bridge) 53km Island (River Right) 57km CP5 48km BEAR RIGHT 46km TURN LEFT 19km - CP 2 42km CP4 12km - CP 1 26km WIER PORTAGE (RIVER RIGHT) 28km Island (River Right) + CP3 16km - TURN LEFT 29km TURN LEFT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL DIAL 999 FIRST IF LIFE IS IN DANGER

SAFETY RULES PFD & Leash: Must be worn always. Fog: Can build up quickly.

passes Weil s Disease: Please clean hands before eating DAY 2 ROUTE CARD (43km) IF IN DOUBT OF YOUR

Withdrawing from event: Call 0800 06 999 10. You MUST inform a Safety Marshal.

In the event of an emergency be prepared to provide the following information. 1.

Confirmation of crew name(s) 5.Nature/time/location of the incident, 6.

Which emergency services have already been informed? 8.

7 SAFETY RULES PFD & Leash: Must be worn always. Fog: Can build up quickly. DO NOT paddle in thick fog, pull off until it lifts Storm: Pull off the water until after the storm passes Weil s Disease: Please clean hands before eating DAY 2 ROUTE CARD (43km) IF IN DOUBT OF YOUR COURSE CALL Check In/Out: Give your Bib Number and Team name at all Checkpoints Withdrawing from event: Call You MUST inform a Safety Marshal. Teams must not proceed until the paddler has been designated safe by the TRENT100 Crew. In the event of an emergency be prepared to provide the following information. 1.State IMMEDIATELY that the message is an Emergency 2.Your name and status 3.Number of challenger 4.Confirmation of crew name(s) 5.Nature/time/location of the incident, 6.Are supporters of the crew present at the scene? 7.Which emergency services have already been informed? 8.Your location or distance from start 32km CP9 + WEIR PORTAGE LEFT 23km - CP 8 43km - FINISH START 6km - CP 6 12km RAPID / ROCK - Keep Left 20km Turn Right Lock (open) CAFE 6km RAPID Use Right Arch 21km Turn Right AVOIDING WEIR! Lock (open) IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL DIAL 999 FIRST IF LIFE IS IN DANGER

8 Safety and Emergency SAFTEY RULES PFD & Leash: Must be worn always. Fog: Can build up quickly. DO NOT paddle in thick fog, pull off until it lifts Storm: Pull off the water until after the storm passes Weil s Disease: Please clean hands before eating (and see Check In/Out: Give your Bib Number and Team name at all Checkpoints In the event of an emergency be prepared to provide the following information. 1.State IMMEDIATELY that the message is an Emergency 2.Your name and status 3.Number of challenger 4.Confirmation of crew name(s) 5.Nature/time/location of the incident, 6.Are supporters of the crew present at the scene? 7.Which emergency services have already been informed? 8.Your location or distance from start Withdrawing from event: Call You MUST inform a Safety Marshal. Teams must not proceed until the paddler has been designated safe by the TRENT100 Crew. Live tracking available at trent100.legendstracking.com Each team will be issued witha tracking device so we can track your progress and find you if you need our help. SOS BUTTON You will find a SOS button on the device, please only use this button if you are in an emergency situation, and always call either , or 999 first if life threatening. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL DIAL 999 FIRST IF LIFE IS IN DANGER

9 Common Hazards ENTRAPMENT During the first 30km in particular the risk of entrapment is real. Entrapment is caused by strainers which are objects in the riv er (trees, debris around bridge pilings etc.) that allow water to pass through but not a person or board. The risk is present because if your board gets caught in the object and you pass through you can be dragged under by your leash. Alternatively you can get pinned to the object due to the flow of the river. Follow these simple steps to reduce the potential of entrapment Go in single file through tight sections minimum of 20 mtrs between boards. Study the flow of the river, often the current will be heading straight for the obstacle, so act early and position yourself to avoid it. If you find yourself heading for an obstacle quickly remove your leash before you get there. If in doubt pull off to the side of the river and reccie or portage around the obstacle on foot. Should one of your team become stuck in a strainer, go to the river bank upstream, stand on the bank and use your throw line to get a line out to them, use multiple people to pull the trapped person free of the strainer. FIN CATCH IMPACT INJURIES At this time of year many places on the Trent are shallow, can quickly become shallow or have a high density of weed, all of which lead to high risk of catching fins. With the flow of the river plus forward speed this can cause a sudden stop of your board leading to high risk of impact injury. Always read the river and follow the deepest channel where safe. In shallow sections kneel down near the front of your board or get off and wade through. Most shallow sections occur at the start of the challenge, but occur down the entire route. Keep alert and be careful when drafting. Although we have recently paddled the river with 9 fins, if you can get hold of one we recommend a 5-6 fin for the first 30km.

Accommodation Options THURSDAY & SATURDAY We have searched for some accommodation options, please feel free to try these, or book your own hotel / AirBnb.

10 Accommodation Options THURSDAY & SATURDAY We have searched for some accommodation options, please feel free to try these, or book your own hotel / AirBnb. Note as it is the Riverside Festival in Nottingham accommodation is filling up fast, so don't delay! Igloo Hybrid Hostel (Wheeler Gate) - Save 10% with promotional code TRENT100 Igloo Backpackers Annexe and Pods (Mansfield Road) - Save 10% with promotional code TRENT100 National Watersports Centre ( 17 per pitch, 21 per pitch with electric per night) -

Contact Us Event Control : 0800 06 999 10 Pre-event questions: info@trent100.

11 Contact Us Event Control : Pre-event questions: info@trent100.com Dave Mistry Pain Cajsa Johansson Event Control & Marshal Logistics Mark Price Helen Dennison Paddler Experience & Marshal Management

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