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Course Description and Maps

COURSE DESCRIPTION & MAPS

The course for the Anaconda Mini gives you many of the same off road adventures as the full distance Anaconda Adventure Race but in a smaller, sample sized version that’s full of fun.

Mini competitors will swim in the protected waters of Flinders Bay with the sandy bottom within clear view, paddle on Hardy Inlet and out through the sheltered river cutting beside the beach, run along scenic forest tracks on the outskirts of town and mountain bike on a range of flowing trails that all in all will fill you with woop woops of joy.

Designed so that just about anyone can be involved with a range of bite sized legs, the Anaconda Mini can be completed by individuals or relay teams of up to 4 doing one leg each.

The details on this website were updated on 17 October 2012 and are the final details for the 2012 event. The 2012 Anaconda Adventure Race at Augusta event program containing all the details on this website plus additional diagrams, maps and sponsor offers can be downloaded from here. (Either left click the link to download or right click and ‘save link as’ to your desktop. 31meg)

Course description summary

(A more detailed description can be found below)

600m Swim (+500m run)

The Mini gets under way with all competitors lined up on the sand ready to race. After a quick dash across the sand you’ll dive head first into a friendly ocean swim in protected waters inside the reefs of Flinders Bay. Keep your eyes open and you’ll see friendly schools of fish darting here are there and the clear sandy bottom almost within reach of your toes. Swimming around a couple of buoys you’ll return to the beach for a 500m run across the sand spit to your kayaks waiting at Transition #1.

6.4km Inlet and Ocean paddle

Hand over to your team mate or find your boat and slide it into the tranquil waters of the Hardy Inlet for the next leg of your adventure. If the water and weather conditions are good you’ll paddle out through the river cutting and along theFlindersBay coastline to the boat ramp and back again (as illustrated in the map below). If the weather is not so friendly we’ll set a picturesque paddle course that remains on the Hardy Inlet so you can enjoy a calm water paddle that’s flanked by bushland, birdlife and waves of the friendly locals.

3kmTrail Run #1

Pulling back into the transition area you’re soon off on an enjoyable trail run through the bush that feels a world away from the coast, the township and the bustle of the TA. Get tothe top of the first hill and you’ll soon have a smile on your face as you run past wild flowers, fist sized gum nuts and extensive bushland before an enjoyable single track descent into the transition area at Flinders Bay and your next adventure.

11.6km Mountain Bike

Slap the hand of your MTB team mate or climb aboard your mountain bike and you’re soon enjoying the wind in your hair and the sweet smell of eucalypts as you cruise along 4WD tracks in the bush. The course is essentially flat the whole way as it does a lap of the airstrip and some of the local single tracks and 2WD tracks neighbouring the township. Descend back into the Flinders Bay TA (keep an eye out for slower paced runners) and you’re nearly done.

2.7kmCoastal Run #2

Hand over to your team runner again or quickly slip your running shoes back on and you’re off on the final leg leading to the finish. Along the way you’ll run along the beach, skip over a few rocks and then join the footpath before turning into the almighty finish chute in Turner Caravan Park. If you are in a team, then your team mates can either join you for the entire 2.7km coastal run or they can meet you on the footpath just 500m from the finish so you can waltz down the finish chute together as a team. Either way – you’re a champion as you’ve just finished the Anaconda Mini.

Course Map

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Specific information on the course route, operation of the transition areas and other logistical information will be posted to the event website (and included in the event program) 2-3 weeks before the race itself.

Anyone can do it...

Choose your style and get involved - the Anaconda Mini at Augusta can be completed in a range of categories to get anyone and everyone to onto the start then over the finish line:

Individuals – do all the legs listed above in continuous order as the one course from start to finish.
Relay teams – enter a team with up to 4 people where you do one (or more) legs each. A great way to get involved if you only do one sport (eg. running) so you can build up a team of friends and work colleagues and join all the fun.

Detailed course description

The following text is included in the Event Program - that we encourage all competitors to download and read prior to the event.

Race start, Saturday 3rd November:

11:00am Individual males, male teams and mixed teams race start – Augusta Ocean Beach
11:05am Individual female and female only teams race start – Augusta Ocean Beach

The Augusta Ocean Beach is located just off Albany Terrace, 700m from the Turner caravan park

All individual males, male and mixed relay teams will start at 11:00am and individual females and female only teams will start at 11:05am. We have chosen to provide a female only start to reduce congestion on the swim and provide a less intimidating start for newcomers to the event.

MINI - 600m Swim (+500m run)

Swimmers start on the beach and run into the water to swim approx. 100m before turning right around a buoy and swimming parallel to the beach for approx. 200m before turning right around another buoy for a short distance inland. Turn right around another buoy and swim 200m parallel to the beach and then turn left around a final buoy and to return to the beach. After exiting the water all swimmers must run beside the River Cutting and then beside the Inlet into the transition area on Albany Terrace.

Swimmers must complete the 500m run component to T1 by themselves and cannot transition with their team mate or receive any assistance until inside the TA. Note: this run can be done in bare feet

Transition 1 (T1) [and transition 2 (T2)]: Albany Terrace. Swim > Paddle AND Paddle > Run #1

Location on Albany Terrace in front of the Colourpatch Café on the Inlet
The grassed transition area will be divided into number zones. Please store your kayak in the zone appropriate to your race number
Individuals must set up your paddle gear and running gear next to each other
Open for paddling and running gear to be dropped off after 7:00am on Saturday. All paddling and swimming equipment MUST be collected by 2:00pm Saturday (sharp)

MINI - 6.4km Inlet paddle

Paddlers commence by paddling upstream to a turnaround buoy located in the middle of the river adjacent the town jetty on the left. Do a U-turn to the right around the buoy (keep the buoy on your right) and then paddle back past the TA and keep going to the river mouth where another buoy will be located. Do another U-turn to the right around this buoy and paddle back towards TA. Before returning to land in T2 you must do a left hand turn around a buoy in the middle of the river and then paddle ashore, returning your boat to the exact same spot on the grass as when you collected it.

Be aware of the buoys marking the course as indicated on the map – it is up to you to make sure you know where to go

Transition 2 (T2): Albany Terrace. Paddle > Run #1

T2 is in the same location as T1 and is described above.
Paddlers must return their kayak to the same location in the numbered zones as before they left (as this is where your running gear is located).

MINI - 3km Trail Run #1

Runners depart T2 to run along Albany Tce and then up Toy Place, turn right onto Osnaburg St and cross Leeuwin Rd and enter the bishland. Follow the marked course along 4WD tracks and a narrow single track before crossing Leeuwin Rd just before Flinders Bay and then continue through to T3 on the grass. Note: The last part of the MTB leg comes down this same section of single track so runners should be aware of riders and other track users.

Watch for cars when crossing Leeuwin Rd and follow the direction of marshals and traffic management. Runners may be required to stop for short periods at this crossing.

Transition 3 (T3) [and Transition 4 (T4)]: Flinders Bay. Run #1 > Mountain Bike AND Mountain Bike > Run #2

Located on the grassed area near the boat ramp at Flinders Bay.
The bike racks will be divided into number zones, please store your mountain bike in the zone appropriate to your race number.
Individuals must set up your mountain bike and #2 running gear next to each other.
Open for MTB and #2 running gear to be dropped off after 7:00am on Saturday. All MTBs and gear MUST be collected by 2:30pm Saturday (sharp) upon presentation of MTB collection token (handed out at registration)

MINI - MOUNTAIN BIKE 11.6KM

Riders depart Flinders Bay on the sealed streets, then cross Leeuwin Rd next to the Marine Rescue HQ (watch for cars and follow marshal instructions). Follow the marked course along a number of rough fire roads and 4WD tracks to circumnavigating the local airstrip and return to T4 by descending down a narrow single track to cross Leeuwin Rd and enter the TA. Note: the final section of the MTB leg uses the same course as the end of the first run leg so keep an eye out for any runners on the track and warn them as you approach them from behind.

There are a number of additional tracks heading in different directions during the ride leg so keep an eye out for course markings at all times
Riders must follow the traffic marshals’ instructions when crossing Leeuwin Road. Riders may be required to stop for short periods at this crossing. Riders may be required to stop for short periods at this crossing.

Transition 4 (T4): Flinders Bay. Mountain Bike > Run #2

T4 is in the same location as T3 and is described above.
Mountain Bike riders must return their bikes to the same location in the numbered zones as before they left (as this is where your #2 running gear is located).
Team mates waiting to meet up with their riders to do the last run together must wait outside the TA

MINI - 2.7km Coastal Run #2

Runners depart T4 and run onto the beach and continue running along the beach and rocks all the way to the new river cut (where you started the swim). Runners then turn left and proceed along beside the river cut to the inlet and then turn left, following the footpath next to T2 and then into the finish chute in Turner Caravan Park and soaking up the glory of the your accomplishment. Well done!

Team mates are welcome to join their team runner for the entire run #2, or you can meet up on Albany Terrace in front of the Colourpatch Café and run the last 400m and through the finish chute together as a team

The finish line: located in the Adventure Expo in Turner Caravan Park – well done!

RACE LEG REQUIREMENTS

For the Anaconda Mini and the Anaconda Adventure Race

The following requirements apply to the various legs of both the Anaconda Mini and the Anaconda Adventure Race and constitute part of the event rules:

SWIM Leg requirements

All swimmers must wear the orange swim caps provided at registration.
Swimmers may use a PFD (life-jacket) and/or snorkel and mask if you are a weak swimmer.
Hand paddles, flippers and other propulsion devices are not permitted.
You are permitted to rest on a rescue craft if required without penalty.
Race bib MUST be worn over your wetsuit and MUST NOT be removed until inside the Transition Area. This applies to teams and individual competitors.

Safety actions in case of an emergency or difficulty on the swim leg:

Raise one arm if assistance is required and call for help. There will be numerous jet skis patrolling the swim leg.
If you hear a continuous siren, horn or whistle exit the water as soon as practicable.

PADDLE Leg requirements

An orange smoke flare is compulsory and must be worn on all paddlers in the Anaconda Adventure Race (must be on the paddler, not on the boat) at all times on the paddle leg. A limited number of flares will be for sale at registration. (Flares are not required for the Mini).
For kayakers using an enclosed cockpit style of craft, spray skirts MUST be worn and fastened prior to leaving the beach.
PFDs MUST be worn by all competitors. The race bib must be worn OVER the PFD.When paddlers land at the TA at the end of the paddle leg, they must carry their boats to the kayak storage area as directed by marshals. They cannot receive any assistance from team mates or support crews for this.
Paddlers cannot receive any assistance in forward progression by another kayak or vessel during the paddle leg – with the exception of designated water safety vessels.
There will be numerous water safety craft. They can assist you, if required, to get back into your boat (without penalty).
A paddle leg may be altered depending on weather conditions with any changes communicated at the appropriate competitor briefing or on the race notice board.
Helmets (bike helmets are acceptable) MUST be worn on the paddle leg for the Anaconda Adventure Race only. (Helmets are not required for the Mini).

Safety actions in case of an emergency and difficulty for all Paddle legs:

If assistance is required by water safety personnel, raise your paddle and wave it to attract attention and tell other competitors you need assistance and to pass the message on. If you get into trouble at sea, ALWAYS stay with your boat until water safety personnel arrive.
If you hear a continuous siren, horn or whistle exit the water as soon as practicable.

MTB Leg requirements

The course and all intersections will be marked with coloured (pink fluoro) tape, arrows and witches hats but you can still get lost if you don’t pay attention. Keep your eye out for trail markers at all times.
Normal road rules apply at all times. Any participant who disobeys road rules is subject to disqualification.
The MTB course is not closed to the public and you may encounter cars, walkers and other users… Please be respectful of other users of the tracks and trails.
No assistance from team mates or support crews is allowed during the MTB leg.
It is compulsory for all riders to carry a First Aid Kit comprising 2 x crepe bandages, 6 x wound closure strips, 1 x triangular bandage, 2 x non-stick wound dressing pads and a pair of surgical gloves. These are available for sale at the race registration area for $15.
We recommend that all riders carry spares, including pump, tube, tyre levers, chain breaker, and multi-tool, as well as water or hydration fluid.
All riders must walk bikes through the transition area and helmets must be fastened before exiting the TA.
There will be no drink stations on the MTB courses.

Safety actions in case of an emergency or difficulty on MTB legs:

If you become injured and require assistance, stop moving and stay where you are, tell the competitors that pass you to alert the next race marshal and advise them of your location.
If you become lost: backtrack along the trail you followed to return to the marked course.
If your bike breaks beyond repair, you are entitled to walk/jog your bike over the rest of the course to the transition area.

RUN Leg requirements

The course and all intersections will be marked with coloured (pink fluoro) tape and arrows, but you can still get lost if you don’t pay attention. Keep your eye out for trail markers at all times.
Normal road rules apply at all times. Any participant who disobeys road rules is subject to disqualification.
No assistance from team mates or support crews is allowed during the run leg.
The run course is not closed to the public and you may encounter cars, walkers and other users… Please be respectful of other users of the tracks and trails.
It is compulsory for all runners to carry a First Aid Kit comprising 2 x crepe bandages, 6 x wound closure strips, 1 x triangular bandage, 2 x non-stick wound dressing pads and a pair of surgical gloves. These are available for sale at the race registration area for $15
There will be no drink stations along the run courses.

Safety steps in case of an emergency or difficulty on Run Legs:

If you become injured and require assistance, stop moving and stay where you are. Tell the competitors that pass you to alert the next race marshal and advise them of your location.
If you become lost, backtrack along the trail you followed to return to the marked course.

TEAM RUN requirements

Teams must run together the whole way from the TA to the finish line. Any team who does not complete the final run leg as a FULL team will be listed as an unranked finisher. No exceptions will be made to this rule under any circumstances.

TRANSITION AREA REQUIREMENTS

For the Anaconda Mini and the Anaconda Adventure Race

The following requirements apply to all transition areas (TA) for the Anaconda Mini and the Anaconda Adventure Race and constitute part of the event rules:
Only the team mate in the immediate next leg is permitted to wait inside the TA – other team mates and support crews must wait outside the fenced off enclosure. This will be strictly enforced.
The immediate next team mate must wait inside the fenced off transition area and must exchange bib and the timing chip next to your equipment (eg MTB, kayak…) Please do not crowd around the entry to the TA but leave space for other competitors to enter.
No external support may be provided to competitors inside the fenced off TA enclosure (or out on the course). Support crews can only enter a TA to drop off equipment for their competitor but must leave the TA immediately after doing so. The only exception is that competitors can receive assistance to pull down race bibs (especially over PFDs) from other competitors or from spectators who are located outside the TA fence.
The race bib must be worn until you are inside the fenced off TA and must be worn when you exit the TA.
The race bib must be the outermost garment and go over the top of buoyancy vests, hydration systems etc.

The details on this website were updated on 17 October 2012 and are the final details for the 2012 event. The 2012 Anaconda Adventure Race at Augusta event program containing all the details on this website plus additional diagrams, maps and sponsor offers can be downloaded from here. (Either left click the link to download or right click and ‘save link as’ to your desktop. 31meg)

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