Sea Kayaks: Any seaworthy single, double or triple kayak may be used. Any number of paddlers may participate so long as the boat's designed load limit it not exceeded. Each paddler must wear or carry a U.S. Coast Guard approved Personal Floatation Device. Standard kayaking equipment such as spray skirts and bilge pumps are strongly recommended, but are optional. Summer water temperatures are cold, and entrants should consider wearing adequate thermal protection. Tidal currents are expected to be 1 knot or less during the race. Winds may be a factor. To begin the race, paddlers will run approximately 100 yards to the beach where they will launch their pre-positioned boats, paddle 1.25 Nautical Miles SSE to the red bell buoy off Point Hudson and return. After landing, they must run back to the Start-Finish Line or a designated Transition Zone and hand off their relay team tags to their waiting Mountain Bike teammates, or continue the race as an individual triathlete. (Safety boats will be provided and operated by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and the Port Townsend Fire Department.) N.O.A.A. Aviation, Marine, Mountain & River Forecasts Washington Tides Fort Worden State Park Washington State Parks Port Townsend Guide Port Townsend Leader Olympic Region - WA DOT Hood Canal Bridge Olympic National Forest Olympic National Park SPORT TOWNSEND 1044 Water Street (360) 379-9711 KAYAK PORT TOWNSEND 435 Water Street (360) 385-6240 P.T. CYCLERY 100 Tyler Street (360) 385-6470 SPONSORS: Admiral Marine Works Admiralty Overhead Door Ajax Cafe Alaska Power & Telephone Aldrich's Forrest Aldrich, Inc. - Coldwell Banker The Artful Dodger The Bayview The Belmont Cable House Canteen H.J. 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From the Start-Finish Transition Zone, the course ascends the bluffs above the beach and continues for a distance of approximately 8 kilometers on dirt trails and paved roads, returning to the Start-Finish where cyclists will hand off their relay team cards to the waiting cross-country runners. Radio-equipped Race Marshals and emergency medical service workers will be positioned along the course and at intersections along the route. Illustrations copyright © 1996 Zack Chambers Runners: Adequate footwear is a must for all runners. After receiving the relay team card from returning cyclists at the Start-Finish Transition Zone, runners will ascend the steep, staircase trail to gain the crest of the bluff and follow trails and roads to the refreshment station checkpoint at the center of the park, then NW to North Beach County Park where another refreshment station marks the runners' access to the beach. The course continues east along the Strait of Juan de Fuca for approximately 1 mile before turning south and returning to the Start-Finish line where times will be recorded. Total race distance will be approximately 6 kilometers. The Bottom Line: Loss of an individual number or team relay device (band or card) will result in disqualification. For safety, Race Marshals will determine whether an entrant should be allowed to participate or continue. INDIVIDUAL TRIATHLON RECORDS Men's 1:09:04 - '96 Women's 1:24:36 - '94 Senior Men's 1:21:25 - '94 Senior Women's 1:35:33 - '94 Junior Boys' 1:24:39 - '94 Junior Girls' no girls' record RELAY TEAM RECORDS Men's Relay 2/3 1:15:35 - '94 Women's Relay 2/3 1:25:10 - '94 Mixed Relay 2/3 1:17:54 - '93 Unlimited Relay 4+ 1:23:06 - '94 SAR Relay 1:25:08 - '94 ESAR Relay 1:34:49 - '93 Junior Relay 1:42:51 - '94 Family Relay 1:14:52 - '96 Other Northwest Adventure Races May: Bellingham, WA - Sea-to-Ski September: Port Angeles, WA - The Big Hurt May: Port Townsend, WA - Rhody Run September: Whistler, BC - Sea 2 Summit Jefferson Search And Rescue is a Washington non-profit corporation. Volunteer members are dedicated to search and rescue and public education services for the people of Jefferson County and the entire Olympic Peninsula. JSAR missions are directed by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office which has legal responsibility under Washington State law (RCW Chapter 38.52) for all search and rescue activities in the county. Since its founding in 1976, JSAR members have contributed thousands of hours of community service in searches, rescues and demanding training missions to give members the skills required by state and national rescue agencies. Membership in JSAR and JCARES is open to any qualified resident of Jefferson County, Washington.