I was almost talked into racing a surfski race in Abu Dhabi last year. It was too late to get a ski for hire, but also, it was seemingly too dessert like for my tastes, and the event was in it's infancy. I mean, really, Dhabi? Now,it's become the most competitive race on the calendar.
Running at nearly the same time, is the Abu Dhabi Adventure Race, which is always interesting, as the prize purse extends down 30 teams. It's almost like they are partly paying you to come enjoy Dhabi. And they get to paddle in real kayaks, with ALOT of paddling. 130 km mtbing, 120 km run, 130 m tandem kayak paddle, ropes, orienteering, and camels. I don't really enjoy running in sand, however, it just looks so inviting.
After watching these videos, I was sold on planning a trip in December next year. But which race? Thanks to Dr's Burke in MD, Sullivan in VA, Harold Gramms in Maine, and Rose in Iowa, I can now think about these type of things again.... I like to think of those guys as my dream team.
Abu Dhabi Adventure Race watch the video(s)
