• Dates: 25 & 26 October 2025
• Location: Bear Island, Hammocks Beach SP, Swansboro, NC.
  • GPS: 34.639419, -77.139387
  • Ferry leaves park visitor center every hour, starting at 9:30
• Be sure to read all the information on the website article.
• Event Type: Expert
• Start times
  • Saturday: noon - 1:00PM
  • Saturday night: 7:39 - 9:00PM
  • Sunday morning: 10:30 AM (Mass start)
• Control pickup begins:
  • Saturday: 3:00 PM
  • Sunday: 2:00 PM
• Courses offered:
• • Saturday: Brown (3.6km), Green (5.8km)
  • Saturday night: Orange (2.4km); Short (3.0km); Long (5.1km)
  • Sunday: Goat (<9.8km); Pygmy Goat (<5.7km)
• Event Director: David Waller (dw.orienteer@gmail.com)

Waiver of Responsibility:

I, the undersigned, know that orienteering, as an outdoor action sport, carries significant risk of personal injury. I know that there are natural and man-made hazards, environmental conditions, and risks, which, in combination with my actions, can cause me serious, or possibly even fatal injury. I agree that I, as a participant, must take an active role in understanding and accepting these risks, conditions, and hazards. I also agree that I, and not the organizers and officials of this event, the US Orienteering Federation, Orienteering USA, The State of North Carolina, Hammocks Beach State Park, the land owners or managers, or any sponsors, am responsible for my safety while I participate in this event. I take full responsibility for myself and/or my child. The undersigned is granted an OUSA membership for the event date/s