B2V 2014 Update Feb 21

Good evening Team 1790!

I hope this email finds you well!  Baker to Vegas (B2V) 2014 is just a few weeks away.  By now you should have your secured your hotel rooms, figured out how you intend to get yourself to Vegas (and back), and have been preparing for B2V 2014.

I tried to break up the info below by who it most applies to, but it is good info for All-Hands.

All-Hands:
Our official B2V 2014 team number is 37.
Read the Rule Book!   http://bakervegas.com/rulebook

Baker to Vegas 2014 Weekend 21-24 MAR 2014
FRIDAY – March 21, 2014
0800 Depart Base LA
1800 All Hands @ the Command Center (LVH)
SATURDAY – March 22, 2014
1200 Team 1790's Official Race Start Time (Baker, CA)
SUNDAY – March 23, 2014
0600 Team 1790 crosses the finish line (LVH Convention Center)
1730 All Hands @ the Command Center (LVH)
1800 Awards Ceremony / Team Photo (LVH Convention Center)
MONDAY – March 24, 2014
1100 Depart LVH for Base LA
*Please keep in mind, all times are approximate and subject to change*


Runners:
Read the rule book!  You are in direct control over how well we do in this race!  It is very easy to wear something that is not authorized, forget to bring your ID, not have your Runners Bib in the proper place, etc.  All of these simple infractions will get the team penalized.  Each infraction has a time penalty that is added to the Team's overall time.  Teams have lost out on getting a mug due to penalties! http://bakervegas.com/rulebook

ALL RUNNERS (Primary AND Alternate) need to email JOSH a signed copy of the Waiver & Release form by 24 FEB 2014.  Please email the forms to Josue.A.Mendez@Team1790.us

If you paid for fundraiser t-shirts, they are available for pick up at the Base LA-LB Command Building.  Please contact CIV Bert Orozco to arrange for pick-up.

Any runner that starts their leg after 1800 hrs, is required to run with a flashing vest.  WE WILL PROVIDE THIS VEST.  If this applies to you, make sure you are including this added weight / bulk in your training plan.

Keep an eye on the weather.  Stay hydrated.
 
Team Volunteers:
Do I have your most up to date contact info?  I sent an email to those that stated they had interest in volunteering for Team 1790.  Only 5 people followed up with the information that was requested!

The same goes for the volunteers, Read the rule book!  http://bakervegas.com/rulebook
You guys are the ones that are driving on the race course.  All of the local law enforcement agencies have been given special "ticket books" to issue penalties to B2V motorist that are caught breaking the law.  This is in addition to any tickets that they would normally issue for speeding, DUI, etc.

Take a moment and download the two Stage Maps of Stage 16. The Catcher at Stage 16 will NOT be able to move to Stage 17 in time to catch the runner.   Space for parking is limited.


Follow Vehicle Crews:
The Race Committee has requested that ALL Follow Vehicle Crews watch this video: http://youtu.be/86da-EWwQ5Y
Also, please review the rule book.  There have been a few changes to the rules this year.
http://bakervegas.com/rulebook

Please email us if you have ANY questions!  We want you to be as prepared as possible.
Thank you for your continued support.
 
Respectfully,
 
Mike & Josh









 
PO Michael Lesley
U.S. Coast Guard
Team Captain
Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay Team 1790
www.Team1790.us