Things are looking great for the 2010 Speight's Coast to Coast.
Still Taking Entries
One day and two day individual entries are tracking higher than for the same time last year. Enter before the end of Sept. to ensure you get the correct sized competitors shirt. You asked for it - this year they include a Mens and Womens fit.
New Sponsors
We are excited to have Icebreaker New Zealand onboard as our apparrel supplier. Launched in 1994, Icebreaker was the first company in the world to develop a merino wool layering system for the outdoors. Icebreaker uses only pure merino hand-picked from 120 high country stations in the country's Southern Alps.
We also welcome new sponsors including Legend Paddles, TopSport Kayaking, 3M, Annies and Canoe & Kayak.
Thanks to all our sponsors that continue to support us and allow us to have such an extensive prize list and race pack. Speight's, Thule, Christchurch City Council, Schering Plough, Leppin, Em's Power Cookies & Bars, Forrest Wines, MWH, House of Travel, Hirequip, Newstalk ZB & Interislander.
Kayak Certificates
If you need a kayak certificate, then get on to it soon. For the North Island check out Canoe & Kayak and for the South Island, check out TopSport. We hear that Len at TopSport is even holding courses in the Blenheim region. You can check out the full list of instructors on the website.
Travel
If you require travel, campervans, ferry services then checkout House of Travel, your one stop shop for travel and accommodation arrangements. Phone or Email your requirements to Cathy on (0064 3) 3716808 or 0800 747200, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Speight's Coast to Coast is now on Facebook, and we'd love you to become a Fan. We're looking at creating a page for competitor's to record their motivational stories, pictures and training progress.
Safety On The Mountain And River Stages
As spring approaches it's important to remind you to take responsibility for your safety - sharpen up your skills before you go (it's called training), never enter these stages alone (the people you go with are your immediate rescue team), check the weather forecast and river flows, fill in an intentions form, carry wet weather and thermal clothing, emergency shelter, food and a means to light a fire. Never enter the river or mountain stages if they are in flood.
Refresh yourself on the signs of hypothermia and remember to check, clean and dry your equipment for Didymo when moving between waterways.
