SUSSEX DOWNSMAN HIKE

3rd OCTOBER 2009
A test of endurance on the South Downs for Scouts and Guides of all ages

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Best Time : 13 hours 44 minutes, 2007, Thrust

2008 Winners : Larrikin - 22 hours 2 minutes

This Class is open to all ages - Male, Female or mixed teams. We would recommend a minimum age of 18 for this class.

Each member of the team will walk an average of 60 miles in 4 stints with rests in between.

The route is from BURITON to EASTBOURNE approximately 80 miles.

The team must consist of four persons but only three are required to hike at any one time - the fourth member being transported by the Service Crew with the facility to change a team member at each of the Service Areas.

IT IS EXPECTED THAT TEAMS WILL HAVE HAD SUITABLE TRAINING AND PREPARATION FOR THE HIKE, AND THAT ALL MEMBERS ARE PHYSICALLY FIT.

Three team members must book in at ALL Checkpoints and the complete team, i.e. 4 members, at ALL Service areas. Failure to do this will automatically disqualify the team.

Teams must also ensure that their Tally Card is presented and clipped at each Checkpoint and Service Area reached en-route. Failure to obtain a valid clip at a checkpoint or Service Area will result in the team having to back-track to obtain the clip, or automatic disqualification.

The winning team will be the one that completes the full distance in the shortest time. This is a race event, and is not intended to be a map reading test. However, good map reading skills are essential in case of bad weather or an unexpected diversion (i.e. if you get lost!).

The winners will be presented with the Valder trophy.

The team must comply with the rules regarding clothing and equipment at all times.

Teams may start from Buriton between 0800 and 1000 hours and have 24 hours from their start time to complete the hike.

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Introduction

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