The USAT Sanctioned "HOTS" Triathlon features a rural island Sprint Triathlon course:
a saltwater dip in protected Quartermaster Harbor followed by a challenging bike course
along the forested roads and rolling hills of Vashon, leading to a gentle run twice around the
Burton Peninsula. There will be informal "Kids Tri" events are Sunday at 12 noon: $10
(sign kids up on Sat or Sun, kids must have a parent present and willing to help out during
the kids' event)

To cannon shots from the historical boat Bounty of Krister starts two age-group swim waves
for a half mile salt water swim (62 degrees). The over-40 athletes start at 9:30 am; then the under-40 and relay athletes start at 9:33 am. The swim is followed by an open course bike
ride of 14.6 miles (two hills), and then two gentle laps around the small, but quaint, Burton
Peninsula for a 3.6 mile run.

It is important for all participants to be familiar with the rules governing the sport that are
promulgated by USA Triathlon (USAT).  For a quick review of the most commonly violated
rules, click here.  Our Course Marshals will be checking for these violations, so before you
touch your bike please click your helmet strap.  We will have bar end plugs at the start for
those without; if you try to ride without them you will be pulled.  No throwing those gel packets
away while riding - littering is a punishable offense. We are very sorry about the "no iPod/mp3"
rule; athletes must be able to hear Course Marshal instructions as well as traffic (and 2-way
radios are not allowed yet in USAT events, unlike the Grand Tours of bicycle racing).