[HIham] Volunteers needed for HURT 100 Ultra-Marathon Jan 19-20

[Ann Elizabeth Miller]

I heard today from one of the race coordinators that there will be a  
new crew at the Nuuanu checkpoint.

Ann
KH6W

On Jan 6, 2008, at 2:56 PM, Bart Aronoff wrote:

> Please excuse duplicate postings, want to be sure to reach everyone.
>
>
> The HURT 100 is an Ultra Marathon (100 miles) held annually in  
> Honolulu, on
> the mountain forest trails between Manoa Valley, across upper  
> Makiki Valley,
> and Nuuanu. Only 100 runners are allowed to compete, and they come  
> from all
> over the country. Starting with the 2007 race, ham radio operators
> successfully assisted with communications between the 3 aid stations
> (Paradise Park, Makiki and Nuuanu). We have been asked to assist  
> again this
> year.
>
>
> We need volunteer communicators to link the aid stations via radio and
> internet during the race, January 19 and 20. We will start Saturday
> afternoon and finish Sunday afternoon. This year we will have 4  
> shifts:
>
> Approximately 7:00 a.m or 8:00 am -- 4:00 pm
> 4:00 pm - midnight
> Midnight - 7:00 am
> 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
>
> The hours will vary sightly depending on location. Manoa is already  
> fully
> staffed by a State Civil Defense/USAR crew.
>
> Radios, computers and support materials are currently being  
> assembled and
> will be provided. Minimal proficiency with email will be required.  
> Radio
> will be used for back-up and coordination.
>
> This is an excellent way to practice your emergency communications  
> skills
> and to assist the runners and race organizers at the same time.
>
> Please contact Bart Aronoff - WH6AA - at wh6aa at arrl.net if you can  
> help out,
> indicating your preferred//available times and a location  
> preference if you
> have one. (Makiki is pretty civilized; Nuuanu is in the forest.
>
> If you have questions or want to discuss by phone please email me  
> with your
> number and best time to call.
>
> More complete information about the race can be found at :
>
> http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2005/Jan/28/sp/sp16p.html
>
> http://www.hurt100trailrace.com/
>
> http://www.sefcik.com/index.php? 
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> howItem&g2_itemId=1777
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>
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