[CTSARA] Upcoming Event! Operators Needed! Lighthouse to Lighthouse race

[Paul Lourd]

Last year, local hams supported this event for the first time, and it was
very well received by the event management, so we have been asked back for
2017! See details below.



Unique public service opportunity! Region 1 ARES has been asked to assist
with the communications for the 2017 Lighthouse to Lighthouse 14 mile
paddling/rowing
race. The  proceeds from the event support Achilles International, an open
water kayaking team for those with disabilities.

This event is on Saturday, September 16th. The race starts at 10am, and
ends by 2pm. We will need to be there earlier to get in position.  Ham
radio operators will be positioned in multiple positions along the course
in support boats, on Sheffield Island, and at race control. At the present
time, this is preliminary and the details will be forthcoming, depending on
turnout.  Hams will be responsible for relaying safety traffic from the
paddlers (who are using VHF marine HTs) to race control over our repeaters.

If you are interested in participating in this unusual event, please *reply
to me* ASAP. You must be comfortable being out on open water in a
powerboat. You must have an HT and it is helpful to have an earbud or
headset.  There are also beach-side positions. This event is just about a
month away, so we need to get your response quickly!

For background information about the event, please see
http://www.lighthousetolighthouse.org/

Paul Lourd

WB2JVB
ARES DEC Region 1