Elf Aquitaine and Gerard Fusil Co. Announce Opening of Registration for the Second Edition of the Elf Authentic Adventure, Brazil.LOS ANGELES--(BW SportsWire)--Sept. 9, 1999-- Following in the footsteps of the inaugural event on the beautiful islands and inlet inlet /in·let/ (-let) a means or route of entrance. pelvic inlet the upper limit of the pelvic cavity. thoracic inlet the elliptical opening at the summit of the thorax. waters of the Philippines, the Philippines, The (fĭl`əpēnz'), officially Republic of the Philippines, republic (2005 est. pop. 87,857,000), 115,830 sq mi (300,000 sq km), SW Pacific, in the Malay Archipelago off the SE Asia mainland. Elf elf, in Germanic mythology, a type of fairy. Usually represented as tiny people, elves are said to dwell in forests, in the sea, and in the air. Although they can be friendly to man, they are more frequently vengeful and mischievous. Authentic Adventure now moves to Brazil in April 2000. Teams consist of seven participants -- 4 competitors and 3 logistical support crew. At least two of the team members must be women. Teams will combine their pioneering spirit, quest for Verb 1. quest for - go in search of or hunt for; "pursue a hobby" quest after, go after, pursue look for, search, seek - try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of; "The police are searching for clues"; "They are searching for the discovery and taste for adventure while experiencing the cultural challenges required to complete the 350+ mile course. Created and organized by French journalist/explorer Gerard Fusil fu·sil n. A light flintlock musket. [French, steel in a flintlock, firearm, from Old French fuisil, steel for a tinderbox, from Vulgar Latin -- founding father of the sport of expedition competitions -- the Elf Authentic Adventure is an event designed by the same team of explorers that inspired the Raid Gauloises, the Eco-Challenge and America's newest competition, The Beast. Disciplines will include dug-out canoes, sail boats, sea kayaks A Sea kayak or touring kayak is a kayak developed for the sport of paddling on open waters of lakes, bays, and the ocean. Sea kayaks are seaworthy small boats with a covered deck and the ability to incorporate a spraydeck. , rafts, mountain bikes, trekking, caving and horses. The competition is also divided into three categories -- Extreme, Adventure and Discovery -- which have slightly different courses reflecting competitors' skills and fitness levels. The expedition-style 6-8 day adventure competition is a world- class media event. Registration is $5,000 per team, which includes insurance. For more information or a brochure on the 2000 Elf Authentic Adventure in Brazil, call 818/883-7891 or check out the Web site at www.elf-adventure.com. |
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