SUSSEX DOWNSMAN HIKE

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

CLASS V

















Best Time : 8 hours 19 minutes, 2007, Pegasus

2008 Winners : Thrust - 7 hours 58 minutes - NEW RECORD

This Class is for teams of three with a minimum combined age of 100 (Fellowship and Leaders) - Male, Female or mixed teams.

The route is from BURITON (Hampshire) to DEVIL'S DYKE (Sussex) approximately 45 miles.

The team must consist of three team members who hike the whole distance together.

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

ALL team members must book in at ALL Checkpoints and 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 Three Bridges 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

Classes of Entry

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Equipment