Race course:

The Terra Incognita 2009 race course includes very diverse terrain: the Southern Adriatic and archipelago, 
Dalmatian inland and mountains that reach 1900 meters of altitude, dense pine forests and low bushes, 
and white water river sections that reach level II. The race will also include some territories in Bosnia
and Herzegovina and peaks that reach 2200 m o altitude. You will be in contact with some populated areas. 
The complete TIAR Competitor Guidebook 2009 that includes course maps, course descriptions, safety 
instructions, alternatives routes, order and length of disciplines will be distributed a day prior 
to the competition and will be presented at the pre-race briefing by the TIAR Organization. Race 
officials will also brief competitors on weather conditions and other important matters. 

Terrain
Most of the race will take a place at Middle Adriatic coastal region and Dalmatian inland region. You 
will be trekking mountains up to 2200 m altitude abundant with thick forest, dry stones and low bushes, 
paddle open seas and white water rafts up to level II and III and hike. Be prepared for a wide variety 
of terrain that require quick adaptation. You can expect dry rocky terrain without shade that extend 
for kilometres, thick pine forests, low bushes and steep slippery trails, canyons and white water. 

Check points and transition areas
The course is punctuated by checkpoints (CPs) that competitors must pass as a whole team. A checkpoint 
is managed by TIAR Officials, but can also be remote and unmanned. A transition area (TA) is area where 
the teams meet their gearboxes during the race. The CPs and TAs are placed at locations described in 
the TIAR Competitor Guidebook, with map coordinates giving the exact location. Each team member must 
be present at a CP to check in on arrival and check out on departure with the officials. The team 
leader must sign the CP or TA sheet to record their passage. Teams must follow the instructions 
given by officials responsible for the CP. Missing a CP will result in the team being penalised or 
excluded from the official ranking.

Cut-off times
Cut-off times will be outlined at the briefing and noted on the TIAR Competitor Guidebook. The 
Organization reserves the right to impose cut-off times on sections of the race, for logistical and 
safety reasons at any time. 

Alternative course
An alternative route will be put in place and will serve for safety purposes in the case of bad 
weather conditions. They will also serve to direct teams to who haven't made the cut off times to a 
shorter course or those who may get caught in possible "Dark Zones".

Changes in the course
The Race Organization reserves the right to add, modify, shorten, cancel or change the course at any 
time due to the safety of the competitors.

Weather condition
Keep in mind: We cannot control weather conditions. TIAR Organization can change, modify or alternate 
the routes, shorten or cut the race in every moment in case of emergency, bad weather conditions or 
anything else.

The end of September is generally very stable and hot. We can expect good weather but do not be surprised 
if you get caught in heavy rain showers. Most of the race course takes a place along the Adriatic Sea 
coastal region where the temperature can reach 15 to 28 degrees during the day and 10 to 18 during the 
night. In mountain regions temperature can vary between 13-20 during the day, and 7-14 degrees during 
the night. Rain and short showers are possible. In that period of the year the Adriatic Sea varies 
between 18 and 21 degrees. Certainly, you will face strong winds in the mountain regions. The popular 
"Bura" is a North wind that brings cold and clear weather. On the the other, "Jugo" is a South wind 
that brings humid and hot weather with rain. On rare occasions both winds can cause a storm on the sea 
that can lift waves up to 2 meters. As always in a race of this type, the weather can play an important 
role in determining the safety of a particular discipline. The race organizers reserve the right to 
cancel particular sections, stop the race or direct competitors to alternative routes if it is deemed 
too dangerous due to inclement weather. In the case of a cancelled discipline, there will be an 
alternative route issued to each team in order to bypass that section.

Dark zone
No Dark zones at TIAR 2009 - unless the weather conditions will dictate Dark zone to be applied.



Disciplines

1.	Sea kayaking
2.	Rafting (II and III level). Note: every team will get rafting instructor / guide for that discipline
3.	Trekking
4.	Mountain biking 
5.	Fixed ropes descending (rappelling)
6.	Coasteering
7.	Canyoneeing
8.	Orientation



Awards

1st  Sponsors awards, products and souvenirs.
2nd Sponsors awards, products and souvenirs.
3rd Sponsors awards, products and souvenirs.




Mandatory gear list


Personal full time equipment: 
1 x Knife
1 x Whistle
1 x Mirror
1 x Headlamp - waterproof is recommended
1 x Space blanket
1 x Flashing lamp
1 x Sun cream
1 x Personal first aid kit  
1 x Trash bag

Personal First Aid Kit
1 x Self-adhesive bandage
1 x Elastic bandage 5-7 cm wide x 100 cm long
1 x Non-Elastic bandage 5-7 cm wide x 100 cm long
2 x Non-adhesive gauze to cover wounds, 10 x 10 cm
1 x Adhesive tape 2-4 cm wide x 3 cm long
50 ml. Antiseptic (Alcohol / Iodine)

Climbing Personal equipment:
1 x Descending device (stop-descender or gri-gri or figure 8 with shunt) 
1 x Locking carabiner 
2 x Additional carabiners 
1 x Climbing or biking helmet 
1 x Climbing harness 
2 x Slings 60 cm
1 x Pair of rappelling gloves 

Trekking Personal equipment:
1 x Sun hat
1 x Warm hat
1 x Pair of warm glows 
1 x Warm and water-resistant jacket against rain or Rain Poncho
1 x Warm jacket

Biking Personal Equipment:
1 x Biking helmet 
1 x Odometer calibrated in kilometres
1 x Front and rear lights 

Biking Team Equipment
2 x Spare bike inner tubes 
1 x Bike repair set

Sea Kayaking Personal equipment:
Straps/ropes enough for tying personal and team's equipment for the boat. 3meters recommended. 
1 x Neoprene suit - can be short legs and arms (3mm minimum, Framer John Style recommended)
1 x Double paddle
1 x PFD (Safety jacket)
  
River Kayaking Personal equipment:
Same as a river kayaking personal equipment + safety helmet (can be biking or climbing too)

Rafting equipment: 
1 x Neoprene suit - can be short legs and arms (3mm minimum, Framer John Style recommended)
1 x Double paddle
1 x PFD (Safety jacket)
1 x safety helmet (may be rafting, biking or climbing)
Paddles will be provided by organisation.
Rafting guide will be provided by organisation.

Team sea and river kayaking equipment:
Dry bag or several bags (no more than 2) enough to fit entire team's trekking equipment

Other personal equipment:
1 x Gearbox/bag per competitor - maximum size 200 litters 
Copy of Medical insurance 
Copy of Passport

Team equipment:
2 x Compasses 
1 x Mobile phone
1 x Valid credit card
TIAR official passport (Provided by TIARO)

Equipment Provided By TIAR Organization:
Sea kayaks 
Fixed ropes 
Maps of the course (1:25.000, 1:50.000, 1:100.000) 
TIAR team passport
Bags for neoprene suits

Recommended  equipment:
Bike boxes. TIAR Organisation is not responsible for any damage of the biking equipment during the race if 
competitor/team will not have bike boxes/boxes!


how to get to croatia

Personal vehicles:
For all competitors that come by personal vehicles TIAR Organisation will issue a road book to the meeting point.

Airplane:
We recommend Split airport that is only 70 km from Tucepi, near Makarska town. 

Other travel possibilities for teams that are coming by airplane: 
You can fly to the following destinations and come to Zagreb from where you can take bus or train to the 
meeting point combined.

Ljubljana, Slovenia - 470 kilometres from Split 
Vienna, Austria - 700 kilometres from Split
Trieste, Italy - 600 kilometres from Split
Venice, Italy - 750 kilometres from Split
Budapest, Hungary - 750 kilometres from Split
Munich, Germany - 850 kilometres from Split 



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