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ADAC has record entry numbers

September 8, 2010 AdventureLisa 0

The record number of teams registered for the 2010 Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge confirms the international status and unique appeal of the world’s premier event. Since its inception in 2007, the Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge has built on previous accomplishments, bringing ever-increasing numbers to its ranks further cementing its position as the world’s premier adventure race.

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Follow your FEAT

September 8, 2010 AdventureLisa 0

It’s only four weeks until FEAT 2010 debuts in Johannesburg. FEAT (Fascinating Expedition & Adventure Talks) is a high-octane event where talk topics, presented by celebrated outdoor adventurers, include tales of expeditions, practical advice on sponsorships, technology and making a career as an adventurer.

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Flat water proficiency

September 6, 2010 AdventureLisa 1

Paddling, like running/trekking and mountain biking, is a core discipline of adventure racing. In races we can be expected to paddle on flat water (dams and lakes), rivers (graded or white water) and the sea. We paddle traditional craft, racing kayaks, sit-on-tops, sea kayaks and rafts.

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Full Moon: Senseless Killers

September 3, 2010 AdventureLisa 0

We tried to get the team together for a ‘Swazi Sport’ reunion, but Amy was out with a knee injury so she helped out with marshalling and Steve was on vacation in Croatia… So Andrew (Wigs) employed Laura Herd, who’s currently training for the Southern Storm, to join us, and I managed to source the navigation expertise of Jeremy Green to guide us.

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Multisport events to diarise

September 3, 2010 AdventureLisa 0

Although I love adventure racing and the navigational aspect that makes our sport what it is, a good multisport events goes down a treat too. Two events are coming up in October and November that are well worth diarising.

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Full Moon: Team Red Ants

September 2, 2010 AdventureLisa 0

The eagerly anticipated second edition of the Kinetic Full Moon Adventure race took place this weekend. With the weather warming up after a long winter, the hibernation period was over for the Red Ants as they joined a swarm of colourful adventurers to race under the moonlight.

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Full Moon: Team Senseless Killers

September 2, 2010 AdventureLisa 0

As we had done for the Swazi Xtreme three weeks ago, Team Senseless and Team Killers decided to join forces again for the 2nd Kinetic Full Moon Adventure Race. The team would however be different to the team that had raced in Swaziland with both Amy and Steve not being able to the Full Moon due to injuries they had picked up at the Swazi