What a great start to the year! We were pleased to have four crews turn up for our novice navscatter last night to learn about navigation events.
Organised by Brian Jones and Michael Hardwick, the event started from the Belle Vue Hotel in Llanwrtyd. Crews were given plenty of time and support to plot the map references and get to grips with a roamer! They then had an hour and a half out in the local lanes to practice their map reading skills and find a variety of clues and code boards. All crews made it back to the finish where results were announced as below.
Well done to everyone for taking part! We hope to see you at our navscatters this year, with the championship kicking off with Round One on Thursday 23 January.
Results:
Driver & Navigator / Class / Penalties
Daniel Elkin & Laura Elkin / Beginner / 3 fails
Gerwyn Jones & Gethin Jones / Mentor / 4 fails
Alex Moore & Will Moore / Beginner / 4 fails
James Thomas & Mali Thomas-Williams / Novice / 7 fails
Ever fancied getting into motorsport or having a go at navigating? Then this is the perfect event to get started!
Even if you’ve never looked at a map before, come along and we’ll help you get on your way.
Approximately 40-mile route
On OS Maps 147 and 160
16 map references to plot
Plenty of plotting time with experts on hand for help and advice
Find your way through the local lanes to answer the clues
Entry fee £12 per car
Food available at the finish
Three classes:
Beginner – Both driver and navigator have never competed on a navscatter or rally before
Novice – Either driver or navigator has competed on a navscatter or rally but has not won more than one award
Mentor – A beginner or novice navigator competing with an expert or experienced driver
You will need:
Epynt Motor Club membership (£10 single or £15 joint membership)
MSUK RS Clubman Licence (apply online for free)
Navigation equipment: OS Maps 147 and 160, roamer, 2B pencil, clipboard, poti (map reading light), torch, map board (thick cardboard taped onto a cushion works fine!)
Some equipment will be available to borrow on the night, if you don’t have everything just turn up and we’ll see what we can do!
For more information, please contact the Navscatter Coordinator, Brian Jones Tel. 07974 948193 or email epyntmotorclub@hotmail.com