WHAT IS IRON MAN? Iron Man is a week long multi-sport trek crossing through eastern North Carolina. Participants will cycle and sea kayak through scenic back roads, national forest, historic towns and a national seashore. Why spend the week stuck at a summer camp, hop on a bike, paddle a kayak and see what awaits. The activities involved in Iron Man can fit the needs of all your crew participants no matter what their strengths and weaknesses are. A youth who is not a strong cyclist may be a strong kayaker and so on. Multi-sport races are quickly becoming more and more popular throughout the world; Iron Man is an attempt to introduce Scouts to this unique competition in a safe and controlled environment.

IRON MAN ACTIVITIES

Ironman consist of two primary activities, cycling and kayaking, that you will use to move your crew from campsite to campsite. Along the way you will have the opportunity to participate in additional activities that will add excitement to your trip.

CYCLING: Crew members will learn the basics of bicycle touring, safety and bike maintenance. Route will follow the back roads through eastern North Carolina exploring small coastal towns like Oriental and Beaufort, as well as Atlantic Beach, Morehead City and Emerald Isle.

SEA KAYAKING: No Sea Base program would be complete without sea kayaking, and Iron Man is no different. Try your sea legs as you earn the Kayaking BSA award and make your way out to Shackleford Island, home to the wild ponies and maritime forest or explore the Neuse and Pamlico Rivers, paddle down the historic Harlowe canal that connects the Nuese and Newport River.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Depending on you location each day, other activities can include:

• Swimming
• Fishing
• Exploration
• Surf Kayaking
• Surf Lessons
• Maritime Museum in Beaufort
• Ice Cream along the Beaufort boardwalk
• Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach
• Tour of the Army Reserve Transportation group in Morehead City
• Boogie boarding
• Pier Fishing
• Shark Fishing aboard the Capt. Stacy
• NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
• Team Building events

HOW YOUR CREW BENEFITS FROM IRON MAN:

Strong Team Building, Emphasis on Ultra-lightweight camping, education in different outdoor activities, Individual growth and confidence, superior navigation practice using road maps, topographical maps and nautical charts, and an overwhelming sense of accomplishment.

DIFFICULTY:

Each IRONMAN route will vary in difficulty from easy to difficult. Routes can also be created that guarantee success for all members of your crew. As a crew, you determine the miles traveled each day, what activities you participate in and so on.

ADVANCMENT:

While Sea Base programs revolve around experience and adventure, there will be the opportunity for participants to work on Cycling MB requirements or completion and earn the Kayaking BSA and 50 Miler Award.

WHATS PROVIDIED?

All the necessary equipment to complete the trek including: bikes with helmets, kayaks, tents, stoves, cooking equipment, maps, compass, GPS, emergency equipment, bike panniers, all meals, dry bags for kayaks, tarps, pfd’s and other needed paddling and cycling equipment.

IRON MAN TREK GUIDE

The trek guide includes all the routes, trip planning, equipment list, activities and all the information you will need to plan for your trip.