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2009 Pursuit White Water Rafting #2

Rodrick — Thu, 21 May 2009 05:30:28 +0000

Most everyone thought when you got to the landing point you were all done, not so much. Jump out of the raft with your tired self and then lift a massive raft and carry it up a slippery slope to the finish line, then you’re finished. This way Events 22 didn’t have to carry the rafts to the trailers… you all did.

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Close Your Eyes Boys We’re Going In

Rodrick — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:40:35 +0000

The trick to the rafting challenge is close your eyes, scream (not in English) and hold on tight. This approach worked well for many teams.

2009 Pursuit White Water Rafting #1

Rodrick — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:22:06 +0000

It’s very simple, get in a raft paddle down the rapids and turn around and paddle like a mad man into the throat of a rapid for extra points.

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2009 Pursuit Hill Climb #2

admin — Tue, 19 May 2009 18:16:23 +0000

Cabbie how is it possible that you look cool all the time. Climbing and rapping on a mountain and bringing it home in style. SCORE….

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2009 Pursuit Hill Climb #1

admin — Tue, 19 May 2009 18:11:40 +0000

Here’s mud in your eye Stefan. The hill climb by far has to be one of the more difficult challenges of the 2009 Pursuit. Many teams struggled to complete the climb let alone the repel. Those who took time to look around saw a spectacular view of the Loch.

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An Email Request from a Battlefield Fan

Rodrick — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:21:19 +0000

Thank you for helpling out the Pursuit participants, I guess it was a bonus to meet Seann.

Request and written by Bublez:

i was there when the Drambuie Pursuit were visiting the Battlefield and it was a great day, everyone was so friendly and my brother, best mate an i got our picture taken to test the lighting and camera…any chance they’ll be up? Also got the chance to meet Seann William Scott which was awesome.
The pictures are great by the way and cool website!

Team ‘DRAMBUIE Warriors’ Wins 2009 DRAMBUIE (R) Pursuit

katie — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:46:17 +0000

Famed Actor Seann William Scott takes part in the Drambuie Pursuit – a 100 mile outdoor adventure race that took place this Sunday in the Scottish Highlands. (PRNewsFoto/Drambuie)

International Group Proves Victorious at Legendary Adventure Race

NEW YORK, May 11 /PRNewswire/ – DRAMBUIE(R) Liqueur today announced that a team from Germany has won the 2009 DRAMBUIE Pursuit, an annual outdoor-adventure race across the Scottish Highlands. Team “DRAMBUIE Warriors” triumphed against 12 other international teams all racing to retrace the voyage of Scotland’s rebel Bonnie Prince Charlie, for whom DRAMBUIE was originally created in 1745.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090511/NY15198 )

Each year, teams of four adults (over 25 years of age) are flown to Scotland from around the world to race across the Scottish Highlands from Inverness to the Isle of Skye, in celebration of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s legendary escape from the British Army after a failed attempt to regain the throne. Once safe passage was secured, the Prince left to his loyal aides the only thing he had left to his name: the recipe for DRAMBUIE that to this day remains secret.

The annual competition consists of demanding trials of archery, mountain climbing, speed boat racing, kayaking and several other grueling activities against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, all to commemorate the passion and adventure of The Prince’s journey. Among this year’s contenders raced famed actor Seann William Scott, who led his own team to fourth place in the epic journey.

“The spirit of Bonnie Prince Charlie truly lives on at the DRAMBUIE Pursuit,” said Valerie Fender, Marketing Manager for DRAMBUIE. “And we congratulate the “DRAMBUIE Warriors” team on having the passion and dedication needed to win this year. The stakes are raised at every race, and we look forward to an even greater level of competition and spirit next year!”

To apply for the chance to compete in next year’s DRAMBUIE Pursuit or to view photographs from this year’s race,visit www.PursuitOf1745.com.

Pursuit Competitors at Culloden Battlefield

admin — Mon, 11 May 2009 20:33:21 +0000

Hello to everyone who attended the 2009 Drambuie Pursuit. It was a pleasure meeting all of you during the past few days in Scotland.
I haven’t quite made it back to the states, but wanted to throw up a couple quick photos for you to see. I thought I would start with just a couple from our trip to the battlefield and Eilean Donan.

Give me a few days and I will start putting up more images and video not only from the battlefield, but from the weekend. Sorry in advance if I happened to miss anyone, sure not intentional. I have lots of photos to share so hopefully I can get on the ball. Again, I look forward to your thoughts, comments and maybe even a hell yah!
Cheers… Rodrick

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