Vacation Isle

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Join us at this hidden gem located in the heart of Mission Bay! Fast, fun, and full of surprises across the island!

Vacation Isle Park is located in the heart of San Diego's Mission Bay. This sprawling park provides an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, enveloping visitors in a serene natural environment. With its expansive green lawns, sandy beaches, and panoramic views of the bay, the park is a favorite among locals and tourists alike.

Location: Vacation Island, Mission Bay

Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025

Event Team:

Event Director: Carl Hillier
Course Setter: Janne Maki
HQ Setup: Volunteer Needed

Clinician: Volunteer Needed

Starts: Volunteers Needed

HQ Cleanup: Volunteer Needed
Control Pickup: Volunteers Needed

Volunteer roles explained

Competition:
Format: Traditional

Map: Scale: 1:4000 with 2.5 m contours

Courses: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced (see Formats for details)

Starts: 10am to 11am

Time Limit: All competitors must return to HQ and download by 1pm so we know your are safe. If you don't check in before you leave, volunteers will search the course to ensure you are not lost - so please check in before you leave.

Scoring: Electronic punching will be offered. All participants must bring, rent, or purchase one. Controls will be AIR+ enabled.

Epunches: Rental electronic punches will be available for $5, or you can buy your own e-punch at our gear store for delivery at the event (use "000000" when registering).

Clinics: An introductory clinic will be offered at 9:45 am. An experienced orienteerer will teach you the basics.

Registration:

Registration: All participants must pre-register. All standard SDO registration policies apply.

Fee: $20 for adults, $10 for juniors (under 21). $5 early bird discount through midnight, Saturday, June 14th.

Closes: Registration will close at 10 am on Friday, July 11th, or when we reach our limit

Entry Limit: This event is limited to 75 participants.

Current Registrations: Link

Directions:

HQ Coordinates: 32°46'19.2"N 117°14'04.2"W

Parking: Parking is free, and ample parking is available. Parking on the East side of the bridge will be closer and more plentiful than on the West side of the bridge.

Public Transport: The closest bus stops are "Ingraham St & Vacation Road" on the 9 bus route.

Volunteer

SDO is 100% volunteer driven. Please help ensure frequent events by volunteering at this event!

All volunteers will receive a coupon usable for free entry at this (or another) local event.
Most volunteer roles allow you to participate in the day's competition and require no advanced knowledge of the sport.
Please check out details on each volunteer role to find the right one for you.
Volunteering is a not a guarantee of an available role.
If planning to use volunteer credit for registration, please allow a few days to coordinate assignments. Coupons cannot be applied after registration is complete.
Unfortunately, volunteering doesn't provide access to participate in events for which registration has already been closed.

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Thank you for volunteering. The Event Director will be in touch shortly to confirm and coordinate.