Challenge Events

2006 Eco-Challenge is Near!

The 2nd Annual Reef/Lagoon Challenge has been set, the challenging, exciting and spectacular event spearheaded by SEAduced and Green Reef, will officially kick off on May 6th, 2006. The challenge, which consists of a two-day kayak race, is aimed at promoting awareness to conserve and protect the lagoon and barrier reef.

The race will begin at the Old Football Field Marina at 7:00 a.m., after those participating fill their stomachs with a hearty breakfast (which will certainly be needed for the hours ahead of them). The course has been marked and will lead teams (comprised of three different categories – female, male, and co-ed) through the different lagoons on the island.

The route has them going through Laguna Cayo Francesa – Rio Santa Cruz – Bacalar Chico – and then to the Belize/Mexico border – Laguna de Cantena – Laguna Robles – and then a ten-minute walk to the East side of the beach – then head south to Basil Jones’ Tranquility Bay. Racers will camp out and a scrumptious island dinner will be provided to the hungry contestants. On the second day, the race has the teams making their way to Mar de Tumbo where Green Reef will be conducting its annual Green Reef Festival. Prizes will be presented during a special ceremony during the festival.

The registration fee will be announced in upcoming issues of The San Pedro Sun. Although this year may consist of different categories, main teams must consist of two persons and kayaks will be provided for the race. A brief meeting will be held before the race where the rules and route will be explained.

Elito Arceo of Seaduced told The San Pedro Sun that those involved in the planning process are very excited and hope that this event will continue for years to come. “Those we have approached love the idea and everyone is so excited. I can certainly say that this race will be lots of fun for all participants.”

For further information, kindly contact Green Reef at 226-2833

Junior Surf Challenge

Thursday, 16 March 2006

ON Saturday, March 25 the 1st round of the South Coast Junior Challenge Series for 2006 is at Werri Beach. It is a South Coast regional event and is open to all junior surfers residing between the Minnamurra River to the north and the Victorian Border in the south. This year it is over three rounds, which are qualifiers for the NSW State Junior Titles.

Over the years the challenge has been instrumental in the development of junior surfing in the region. South Coast Surfers are making a huge impact in junior surfing in Australia and internationally.

Entry forms are with board riders clubs and surf shops (Narooma Skate 'n' Surf). Entry fee is $10. Divisions are U18 boys, U18 girls, U16 boys, U16 girls and U14 boys. All competitors must be financial members of Surfing Australia. See entry forms for details.

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Challenge Endurance Ride

By A Correspondent

16 March 2006

DUBAI — The UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation, in co-operation with the Dubai Equestrian Club, is organising the Shaikh Rashid bin Hamdan Al Maktoum Challenge II at the Emirates International Endurance Village in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, today.

The Challenge has attracted a huge field comprising over 90 endurance enthusiasts. The Round I of the Shaikh Rashid Challenge, which was held on December 22 last year at the Dubai Endurance City, had also attracted a huge participation.

The CEI 3-star, 120-km Shaikh Rashid Challenge ride will be run in five stages of 32 km, 30 km, 24 km, 18 km and 16 km respectively. It will feature horses aged six and above and the ride is scheduled to start at 6am.

The UAE federation is also organizing a Federation Qualifier the same day at the same premises. The 80-km qualifier will be run in three phases of 32 km, 30 km and 18 km respectively and is likely to feature around 50 riders. It will have a mass start at 6.30am. The qualifying rides are organized at regular intervals by the UAE Equestrian Federation to help riders and horses to qualify themselves to ride in higher category rides. As is the case during all the endurance rides in the UAE, whips, spurs and long reins are not permitted during the ride.

In the Shaikh Rashid Challenge ride, The Best Condition Competition is restricted to the first ten horses that cross the finish line.