What is S.E.A.R?
S.E.A.R. is short for "Sprint in the Evening Adventure Race." These fun, fast sprint distance adventure races are a great way for beginners to get into the sport and for seasoned racers to have some mid-week fun and competition. Disciplines may include: biking, trekking/running, paddling, navigation or other skills.

SEAR is a "no-frills" race series, that means no t-shirts, no swag, no aid stations, no extras. A SEAR does give you a good course, friendly competition, training, and it's a lot of fun.

SEAR Supporters

Typical SEAR
At least two disciplines and some navigation thrown in to tie everything together on the course. Winning times will average 1 - 2 hours, and most people should complete the course in under 3 hours.

Details for specific races vary, but generaly 2 disiplines covered:
* Biking (mountain bikes only)
* Trekking/Running
* Paddling
* Navigation

Races are unsupported, and racers are responsible for their own gear (i.e. you may need a bike lock, SUV to chuck everything into, etc.). More information can be found under individual races.

Racers register invidivually, but may race in one of the three categories: 1. Solo
2. Teams
3. Lotto.
(Individuals entered in lotto will be randomly placed into teams of 2-3)

2008 S.E.A.R. Series
Check the details of individual SEAR  races to get more infomation. To register, e-mail us with your name and category (solo, team, lotto... huh? Read below). If you're on a team, supply names of other teammates. On race day, arrive within 30 minutes of start (otherwise get a 5 minute delay) then pay entry fee
($25 /person in cash), sign waivers, and get last minute instructions.

Month ?, 2007
Race #1: Beach Cruiser
Virginia Beach, VA
Start xx:xxpm. Cut-off: xx:xxpm.
Disciplines: B, T, P, N

Month ?, 2008
Race #2:
Virginia Beach, VA
Start xx:xxpm. Cut-off: xx:xxpm.
Disciplines: B, T, N

Month ?, 2008
Race #3: Swamp Thing
Virginia Beach, VA
Start xx:xxpm. Cut-off: xx:xxpm.
Disciplines: B, T, N

Key:
B = Biking  (Mt. Bikes Only)
T = Trekking/Running
P = Paddling
N = Navigation

Orienteering Events
James River Orienteering Club (JROC) hosts regular orienteering meets. They're a great way to practive your navigation, get out in the woods and get in a workout.

Nov. 10, 2007
Pipsico Scout Reservation

Dec. 1-30, 2007
Orienteering Training

Jan. ?, 2008
Northwest River Park

Feb. 1-28, 2008
Orienteering Training

Mar. 2, 2008
York River State Park

April ?, 2008
Kayak & Canoe Orienteering

S.E.A.R. Scoring
Racers/Teammates are scored by finish position: 1st = 10pts, 2nd = 9pts, 3rd = 8pts, etc. The totals of all races in series are combined for overall series results.