The San Juan Islands first annual Island Quest Adventure Race held Saturday, Sept. 20th 2008 was a great success. This year offered a 6 hour race. Many of our athletes were first timers to more than one disciplin, several were veterans to the sport and one of our athletes climbed Mt Everest. Congratulations to John Pachuta,of Friday Harbor WA for your efforts and hard work that produced our 1st Place finisher.
Island Quest "IQ" and Island Athletic Events would like to thank everyone that made this event happen. Elements Hotel and Spa for being the perfect headquarters spot to gather as our host hotel, sponsor and just plain good people. Thank You Flagship Event Rentals for your tent in keeping our home base dry and warm for our Volunteers and organizers.
We extend our thanks to Friday Harbor Fire Department and "Fire Boat Confidence" for keeping an eye on our kayakers while they paddled to Turn Island. Friday Harbor Public Works for the beach time. Our local Ham radio operaters aka "Hamsters" and "Hamsterettes" for making it possible to keep track of our athletes throughout the course. Remote Medical International for hanging out with us on the cousre. Port of Friday Harbor for Jackson Beach and Our National Parks.
It Rained from throughout the day which added additional challanges to the Kayaking, trekking, biking and orienteering! The kayaking truly is among the best in the world (yes, world).
UP NEXT...2009: 6 hour race and 24 hour race.
The race will originate in Friday Harbor, WA. Where it will go from there, we'll let you know...sort of.
More Information : call 360-472-0908.or e-mail phopkins@rockisland.com
