Safety boaters needed for triathlon swim
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 1:06 pm
I'm recruiting safety boaters for the Xterra Triathlon swim that will occur in Richmond on Sunday, June 18. I've overseen the swim event since the Xterra has come to Richmond and really like seeing all the boaters out on the course helping and encouraging the participants complete the swim. Please consider helping if you have the time. Here are the particulars:
- The first race starts at 8:00 a.m.; the second race starts at 10:30 a.m..
- I would like safety boaters to meet at the Tredegar boat ramp at 7:00 a.m. for a review of the course and instructions.
- Standard safety gear is recommended (pfd, helmet, throw rope); long boats with volume is encouraged (this is not the time to try out that new Maven or Wheelboy
).
- Safety boaters insure the swimmers stay on the course and 'round all the turn buoys; you will also provide a rest station to swimmers who need to get their breath back and get reoriented--this is where you encourage them to relax, take their time, and finish the swim so they can complete the whole race.
- After the race, boaters help disassemble the swim course (bring in all the buoys) and be done by 11:30 at the latest.
- Perks include an Xterra volunteer t-shirt, lunch, cold beverages (water and sports drinks). Plus, you will have time to run rapids on the James if you like.
If you want to travel and need a place to stay, Ellen and I are quite happy to host (as long as you can tolerate cats, a large loveable dog, and a baby
).
You can respond here or call me at (8040 405-3767 if you want more info. or will help.
KNeal
P.S. There will also be a downriver boater-cross style race on the James that day starting at 1:00. I may be doing it, so put it in your plans if you want to race. Here is the link:
http://www.sportsbackers.com/jrag_jamminonthejames.htm
- The first race starts at 8:00 a.m.; the second race starts at 10:30 a.m..
- I would like safety boaters to meet at the Tredegar boat ramp at 7:00 a.m. for a review of the course and instructions.
- Standard safety gear is recommended (pfd, helmet, throw rope); long boats with volume is encouraged (this is not the time to try out that new Maven or Wheelboy
).- Safety boaters insure the swimmers stay on the course and 'round all the turn buoys; you will also provide a rest station to swimmers who need to get their breath back and get reoriented--this is where you encourage them to relax, take their time, and finish the swim so they can complete the whole race.
- After the race, boaters help disassemble the swim course (bring in all the buoys) and be done by 11:30 at the latest.
- Perks include an Xterra volunteer t-shirt, lunch, cold beverages (water and sports drinks). Plus, you will have time to run rapids on the James if you like.
If you want to travel and need a place to stay, Ellen and I are quite happy to host (as long as you can tolerate cats, a large loveable dog, and a baby
).You can respond here or call me at (8040 405-3767 if you want more info. or will help.
KNeal
P.S. There will also be a downriver boater-cross style race on the James that day starting at 1:00. I may be doing it, so put it in your plans if you want to race. Here is the link:
http://www.sportsbackers.com/jrag_jamminonthejames.htm