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Kayak & Bike Rentals:
If you are interested in renting a kayak,
canoe or bike in NE
Florida, we suggest that you contact the following businesses as early as
possible about rentals:
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KAYAK &
CANOE RENTALS:
 | Nautical Escapes -- (904)
568-0284 -- Variety of kayak styles and sizes -- contact Edward
for details. |
| Outdoor
Adventures, in Jacksonville -- (904)
393-9030 or e-mail:OutdoorFL@aol.com
-- OA is pleased to participate in this event, and extends to everyone
a warm welcome to Florida's First Coast, our
paddling playground. And good luck in the race. To help racers, we can
deliver to your race site, either canoes or kayaks, depending on how
your team approaches the paddling portion of the race. |
| Easy Going Kayak Tours --
contact Marie about renting a kayak for your next race: mdubois@kw.com
or (904) 687-5286 |
| Up the
Creek Xpeditions & Outfitters -- in
St. Marys, GA - (912) 882-0911 -- an outfitter that can provide kayaks
and gear for the race. We have an extensive selection of sea kayaks
and sea kayak tandems, many of which are very suitable for racing. We
are at 111 Osborne St., St. Marys, GA 31558 or email to info@upthecreektrips.com. |
| Kayak Amelia
-- 888-30-KAYAK -- has a variety of kayaks for
rent, including sit-on-tops, touring and recreational style kayaks. All rentals
come equipped with paddle and PFD/life jacket. Their new location at Long
Island Outfitters is located 1/2 mile north of Little Talbot State Park, off
Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, FL. |
| Army
Navy Outdoors -- (904)
725-5000 -- A limited number of kayaks or canoes are available for rental for
The Performance Adventure Racing Series events.
The participant would need to
reserve and prepay for the boats. Army Navy Outdoors will drop them
off and would also be there to take them back after the race!! The cost would be
$30 to 35 for the day, where you do the pickup and drop-off at Army
Navy Outdoors . Located in
Jacksonville, across Monument Road from Regency Square Mall. |
| Kayak Adventures
-- (904) 249-6200 or
(888) 333-2480 -- a variety of kayaks, ACA Certified coastal kayak
instruction, guided tours in stable kayaks with all necessary safety
gear. The rental cost would be
$50.00 for the day, including the drop-off and pickup. Private excursions can also be customized. Located in Jacksonville Beach, FL
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| If you are in the Military
-- contact MWR at (904) 270-5228
-- next door to Hanna Park in Naval Station Mayport |
| Ponte Vedra Water Sports -- (904) 285-1676 -- Ponte Vedra Beach, FL |
| Aqua East Surf Shop -- (904) 246-2550 -- Neptune Beach, FL |
Purchasing a kayak or canoe?
Contact
Pete or Aaron at Army-Navy Outdoors in Jacksonville, FL. Call (904)
725-5000 for information. Pete can suggest products that would be
suited for your team in The Performance Adventure Races. He suggests the following Dagger kayak models
for the race: Cortez, Magellan, Charleston, and Savannah. You can
view these boats at the site for Dagger kayaks at http://www.dagger.com.
Then click on your BACK button to return to the Performance Adventure Racing
Series pages.
NOTE: KAYAKS & CANOES
-- Keep in mind that
Hanna Park has a large lake, the Park is located on the Atlantic Ocean and
is also near the St Johns River and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Paddle sections of Performance Adventure Race courses could take place on
any available local waters and often include a portage. Kayaks or canoes
are not provided by the managers of this race. Your Team may choose to use
either kayaks or canoes or both (singles, doubles or a combination). The
choice of the style or combination of kayaks or canoes is up to you and
your Team. We would prefer that you use "boats" that are
familiar to your Team for safety's sake. Don't forget that you will need a
life jacket for each member of your Team. You may want to consider renting kayaks or canoes in your home area and practicing
with them prior to competing in The Performance Adventure Races.
BIKE RENTALS:
All Biking will be done off-road. Our park areas include single-track
trails, as well as beaches and dirt roads. Be sure to bring an appropriate
off-road bike. We are seeking information on more mountain bike rentals, but in
the meantime, you can contact:
| Active
Escapes -- Contact
John at (904) 388-9884 to rent from the Active Escapes bicycle
fleet -- "Our Trek navigator 300 Comfort bicycles are designed
for maximum enjoyment for on- and light off-road riding. Adjustable
suspension in the front fork and seat post combined with high
performance components result in a smooth ride for cyclists of
all levels." |
| Outdoor Adventures at (904)
393-9030 -- some off-road bikes available -- call for details |
| Champion Cycle -- Brian in Jacksonville Beach
at (904) 241-0900 about off-road bikes to rent for our races. |
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Official BEAR Gearhead Hats --
Thanks to a special arrangement with LAVA GEAR
Adventure Clothing
We have BEAR Gearhead hats -- high-tech, fast-drying
from Lava Gear with The BEAR logo -- available for our racers to
purchase for use in the The BEAR or any Adventure Race or as souvenirs of the
experience and accomplishment. The Gearhead Hat has a reflective
band for your nighttime adventures, adjustable back strap with
center-release buckle, mesh side panes for ventilation. It is made of
super tough 4-ply taslan nylon and "bomb-proof" poly mesh. |
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The BEAR Gearhead Hats will be
available at the Team Check-in and Team Meeting the day before the race and
at the Race Admin area and at the Awards party after Teams finish. Cost for
this great hat is only $25. Reserve some for yourself and your
supporters by writing to us
-- click here and let us know.
We are pleased to have HAMMER GEL as a product
sponsor for Performance Adventure Racing. E-CAPS/HAMMER
NUTRITION -- Serious Products For
Serious Endurance Athletes. Since 1987, E-CAPS/HAMMER
NUTRITION has helped tens of thousands of serious endurance athletes
achieve tremendous performance with safe, natural, stimulant free, health
promoting products. E-CAPS/HAMMER NUTRITION supplements and fuels
are designed to optimize the training benefits of serious endurance
athletes. Each and every product is produced using only high-quality,
research-proven ingredients; we add no fillers, commercial-grade sugars,
sweeteners, or any other additive that does not bear directly on the end
result of increased performance. Clean, consistent, long-burning energy
-- HAMMER GEL is an easily digested, concentrated source of complex
carbohydrates with four amino acids added to enhance performance and
prolong energy levels during intense training and competition. Thereıs
only a trace of sugar, so HAMMER GEL doesnıt set off wild insulin
spikes causing "sugar high" and "sugar crash." You wonıt
find HAMMER GEL saturated with cheap, ineffective, commercial-grade
sugars, which can ruin health and performance. HAMMER GEL has a
syrup-like consistency that mixes easily with water if so desired. Visit E-CAPS/HAMMER
NUTRITION web site.
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