Hello from the Big Blue Adventure Series. 

Check out the latest news in this email:

-Upcoming Events
-Upcoming Clinic Schedule
-Qualify for the USARA National Championships
-$50,000 in Cash and Prizes!!!
-Big Blue Adventure Series Championship!!
-Earn Race Credit- Volunteer!
-Teammate Finder
-How to Register
-Kayaks for Sale

UPCOMING EVENTS:

September 24th

2-4 Hour TAHOE BIG BLUE SPRINT: 
"The perfect introduction into the world of Adventure Racing" Teams of 2 compete in trail running 3-5 miles, mountain biking 7-10 miles, kayaking and special tests.  Divisions include: coed, all male, all female and masters (combined age of 80 yrs).

September 24th

6-12 Hour TAHOE BIG BLUE ADVENTURE RACE:
The race that started it all for the Big Blue Adventure Series!  Bike and run through the Tahoe National Forest over a variety of epic terrain.  Designed for finishing times of 6 to 12 hours, the Tahoe Big Blue is also the Series Championship.  $15,000 will be awarded to some of the top teams in the sport!

October 15th (Rescheduled from September 10th)

12-24 Hour BIG BLUE LAKE TAHOE ADVENTURE RACE:
A perfect opportunity to test your endurance and your limits.  Teams of 1-4 compete in a variety of disciplines covering 80-100 miles. We are very fortunate to have such a great venue for this event. The event will take place in the beautiful and rugged Sierra (COMPLETELY NEW COURSE AREA!) and on Lake Tahoe. You can look forward to variety of terrain and trail including world class single track. The course is designed for winning times of 12 hours with the majority of teams finishing in 18-20 hours and the final finisher at 24 hours.  Disciplines include: mountain biking, trekking, navigation and kayaking.

WINTER EVENTS:
It's hard to believe, yet our winter events are just around the corner. Make plans for a full season of winter fun!

UPCOMING CLINICS:

Tahoe Big Blue and Sprint Pre Race Clinics
Friday, September 23rd
Open to all registered athletes (free)

4:00 PM: Orienteering Clinic
Presented by National Orienteering Champion Bruce Wolfe

5:30 PM : Adventure Racing Presentation and Q and A Session
                 Presented by the Silly Rabbits 
 

USARA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: 

You and your team can qualify for the USARA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP at all Big Blue Adventure Series 6-12 and 12-24 hour races.  This year your 3 and 4 person coed team can qualify to earn a spot to compete for the US Title at any 6-12 & 24 hour Big Blue Adventure Series event. 

PRIZES:
We have great sponsors!  At every race you have the opportunity to win cool stuff whether you win or not. Check out the gear:

DeFeet Socks
Kenda Tires
CLIF Bar and Clif Shot
Zanfel
Adventure Sports Magazine
Adventure Sports Journal
National Geograpic Adventure Road Atlas
Life Link Trekking Poles
Merrell
Northstar at Tahoe and Sierra Ski Ranch Winter SEASON Pass
Salomon
Wilderness Systems Kayak
Mendocino Brewery
Nantucket Nectars
Big Blue Adenture Series race discounts and swag

PRIZE MONEY AND AWARDS: 
All 3 and 4 person coed teams are eligible to win cash for placing in the top 3 teams in the 6-12 and the 12-24 hour Series:

6-12 Hour Big Blue Adventure Series Championship
1st $7,000.00
2nd $5,000.00
3rd $3,000.00

12-24 Big Blue Adventure Series Championship
1st $5,000.00
2nd $3,000.00
3rd $2,000.00

THE RACE FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR ALL CATEGORIES & DIVISIONS:
All divisions and categories can earn points at all 6-12 & 12-24 hour events towards a Big Blue Adventure Series Championship.  Become the Champion in your category and division and win a great prize package from our sponsors, including a free entry into the 2006 Big Blue Event of your choice- plus bragging rights!

RECENT RESULTS:
Ocean Blue Adventure Race Winners: Silly Rabbits - 5:24:15
Ocean Blue Sprint Race Winners: Camp Crusaders - 2:08:00

EARN RACE CREDIT- BE A VOLUNTEER!
We need you and we have plenty of opportunities available.   Learn more about the sport and see what it takes behind the scenes to make the events happen.  Plus earn up to $100 in race credit towards a Big Blue Adventure Series event of your choice. 

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR THAT SPECIAL PERSON?  USE THE TEAMMATE FINDER:
Are you looking to add the final component to your team?  Are you trying to just find a team? 

HOW TO REGISTER- 3 EASY WAYS:
1.  Online
2.  Offline
2.  At any California REI store or in Reno, Nevada - REI Members get $10 off!!!

KAYAKS FOR SALE:
We’ve got Ocean Aegean tandem kayaks for sale.  Includes backrest and Ocean Kayaks paddles all for the low price of $250. And we have Sevylor Inflatable kayaks including seats, paddles and PFD's for $75. If you're interested please email kayak@...
 
And thank you to the following sponsors for their continued support of the Big Blue Adventure Series!

http://www.puretahoenorth.com/
http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/
www.rei.com
www.skinorthstar.com
www.CLIFbar.com
www.defeet.com
www.merrell.com
www.nationalgeographic.com/maps/
www.wildernesssystems.com/
www.mendobrew.com
http://www.salomonsports.com/
www.juiceguys.com
www.kendausa.com
www.zanfel.com

www.life-link.com

For more information or to register for any of the 2005 events log onto www.bigblueadventure.com.