The President of Sri Lanka,

Temple Trees,

Colombo 2

You’re Excellency,

HELANKA QUEST 2010 (Helayange Bima Soya)

– First Ever Recorded Challenge in Sri Lanka 1) There will be one (01) individual who would engage in Sand Jogging, Swimming and

Climbing along the Coastal Belt of the island.

2) Two other persons will Sail around the island simultaneously and complete their quest

within the stipulated time.

Date of Commencement: September 02, 2010

Time Frame to complete both events is forty five (45) days.

HELANKA – Helayange Bima. It originates from the Ravana period.

This event carries with it considerable International exposure as the Guinness

Records Committee of Sri Lanka are co-sponsors.

Since you have freed the island from the terror reign of the Northern insurgents, we are aware that you

have created the freedom to conduct an event of this magnitude.

Further this type of event has not been conducted in any country in the world. Sri Lanka which is

popularly known as the ‘Miracle of Asia’ we are confident that our beleaguered land would live up to its

traditional and present status in the international arena.

By conducting this event we would be able attract International Teams to participate in future “Helanka

Quests” and thereby generate much needed foreign exchange to our country.

We seek your valued blessing and your governments support to successfully conduct this event.

The other requirements & Course details we enumerate in the annexure I & II.

Yours faithfully

T.G.Mahesh Priyadarshana

Executive Course Director

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Annexure - I

• Collaboration of the Ministries of Sports and Tourism • Defense Ministry clearance

• For Safety and Rescue support from the Sri Lanka Navy

• Independent Judges and Supervisory participation by the Local Government Agents and the Sri Lanka Police

• Doctors from Sports Medicine

• State Media Sponsorship

• CCD,UDA,DWLC Permission

Annexure - II

HELANKA QUEST- 2010

Introduction

A History of Adventure Racing

Adventure has been a driving force in the history of humans. Think of all the things

we have achieved simply because someone wondered, "yeah, but what else is

there?" That same spirit of adventure, as well as a competitive nature, has driven

the evolution of adventure racing and sports in general. Adventure racing didn't

just happen out of the blue.

In the 1970's the fittest of all people ran in marathons. In the 1980's triathlons

became the ultimate test of endurance. In 1978 the first triathlon premiered in

Hawaii. Few people know that it came about because of a disagreement as to which

of 3 local athletic events was the toughest-a swimming, bicycling, or running

marathon. Adventure racing began to take shape as race organizers hosted their

own events incorporating different disciplines and courses.

The First Organized Adventure Race

In 1989, French journalist Gerard Fusil developed a race that would challenge the

mental, as well as physical limitations of its racers. This multi-day event, Raid

Gauloises debuted in New Zealand. Competitors had only a compass, map and their

own skill and ingenuity to rely on. Equipment was limited to that which they could

carry and natural forms of transportation were used. Followers of adventure racing

were predominantly European during the first few years.

Mark Burnett and Eco-Challenge

In 1992 the first American team participated in Raid Gauloises. Team American

Pride was led by team captain (and Brit!) Mark Burnett. By 1995 Burnett had

developed his own expedition race. Eco-Challenge Utah brought media attention

and a televised component that adventure racing hadn't yet experienced. With the

enhanced coverage came an increased awareness of this growing sport.

Adventure Racing Today

There are many variations on adventure racing. The following are some general

categories.

• Sprint Races and short courses- usually 1-3 days. These are good for

beginners. Examples of short courses are the Endorphine Fix and Teva

Mountain Games Vail

• Expedition Races- these races usually last 7-10 days and are multi-discipline

events. Examples are Primal Quest and The Raid (an evolution of Raid

Gauloises)

• Stage Races – these races usually last 21 -60 day’s high frequency challenge.

As an innovative high frequency” HELANKA QUEST” challenge will be put to test

under extreme conditions to determine their endurance where they will have to

wade through Sand, Rocky & Water to the destination.

This will be the first ever Si Lankan Record Challenge in Our sport history.

Race Portrayal

Race Category: - Stage Race

Route: - Sri Lankan Coastline & Inshore Marine Line

Total Distant: - 1340 Km

Type of Events: - which comprises of an simultaneously doing a two type of

challenge

Challenge i: - Triathlon through coastline of Sri Lanka i.e. Sand Jogging, Swimming

and Climbing.

Name of the participant – U.S.P.Saman

Challenge ii: - Sailing around the entire island

Name of the participants – G.H. Kumara Bandula, T.G.Mahesh Priyadarshana

No of dates of completion:-both events are to be completed within forty five (45)

days Starting & Finishing Point: - Gall face Colombo

Patron: - Ministry of Sports & Public Recreation

Ministry of Tourism

Local event Coordinator & Organizer: - SEALS

Race Director: - SEALS

Course Director: - SEALS

Safety & Rescue Director: - SEALS

Local Coordinator:-SEALS

Course Administrator:-SEALS

Co- Sponsors:-

• Official Media Sponsor – ITN

• Official Communication – Dialog Telecom PLC

• Official Timer – Guinness Rewards Committee in Sri Lanka

• Official Check Points – Guinness Rewards Committee in Sri Lanka

• Official Water Points – SEALS

• Official Feeding Points – SEALS

• Official Sponging Points – SEALS

• Official Paramedic Sponsor – Sport Medicine Section

• Official Life Saving Sponsor – SL Navy

Map of the Helanka Quest 2010