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Hi all,
I hope you all had a relaxing festive season and are well on the way to recovery.
We have quite a busy year planned for 2012. There are still some of the old favourite outings and some interesting new ones. New outings include trip to Toti waterfall, camping at Lake Eland. Some of the old faithfull’s are Kosi, Thembe and Baynesfield.
We will still have our regular month end outing with some extra outings thrown in for those with more free time on their hand than others.
I will be making more use of the Facebook page for the extra outings. I have done several runs during the holidays and some have been very interesting and will appeal to those keen on getting out and playing more.
The first club outing will be on the 26 Feb with a nice casual run to the Toti waterfall. Grade 3 with some play sites for the brave.
There is the possibility of a trip to the Inanda rock slide and sani pass in Jan, i will put more info on the facebook page as it happens.
I would also like to encourage members to post info of any trips they are planning on the Facebook page so we get an idea of what you are up to and like doing. Also helps others who might be planning a similar trip. Jacques has put a lot of work into this, so please make use and share with everyone.
Have a safe one and see you all soon
Colin
0769038568
Please note
Only 4x4 vehicles are allowed on runs.
Visitors are welcome at a nominal charge (R50) for their second visit.
No pets (not even small ones) are allowed, this applies to both members and visitors.
4x4 OUTINGS AND TRAILS
HAVE FUN ENJOY YOUR 4x4 OUTING & TRAILS
Ø Respect and abide by the applicable laws, rules and regulations where ever you are.
Ø The right of privacy, peace and solitude of other human beings and living creatures.
Ø Obtain permission before driving on any private or restricted land or road.
Preserve
Ø All fauna and flora. Enjoy them but leave them where they are.
Ø Prevent soil erosion by using your 4x4 vehicle correctly in off-road situations.
Ø Obey fire restrictions and ensure that all fires are extinguished completely when not in use.
Ø Clean up your campsites prior to departure and take out what you took in – including the refuse.
Ø Safeguard our water resources.
Vehicles
Ø Keep your vehicle mechanically sound and road worthy
Ø Carry sufficient fuel, tools, spares and recovery equipment.
Drive
Ø Responsibly and defensively.
Ø Friendly and courteously
Ø Be aware of pedestrians and livestock on the roads.
Responsibilities
Ø Promote the safe and responsible use of four wheel drive vehicles.
Ø Do not drink and drive.
Ø Keep to existing roads and tracks.
Ø Avoid sensitive eco-systems.
Ø Travel in a group when entering remote areas
If and when you lose sight of the vehicle behind you stop and wait for it to catch up again.
Every driver to keep to the agreed speed in order not to hold up the convoy.
Take note of who is leading and trailing you. If they disappear, inform run co-ordinator ASAP.
Remain in the order in which you set out whilst you are driving unless you can inform everybody in the convoy of the change by radio.
Stops will be planned for the route and must be adhered to.
Keep a distance of at least 200m between convoy vehicles to allow other, faster vehicles to pass the convoy safely.
At obstacles, leave the vehicle in front of you sufficient room, enough to reverse if it needs to.
When stopping on steep hills choose a level area and allow sufficient stopping area for the following vehicles on that level area.
The first and last vehicles of the convoy should be members with radios where possible.
Please note
Only 4x4 vehicles are allowed on runs.
Visitors are welcome at a nominal charge (R50) for their second visit.
No pets (not even small ones) are allowed, this applies to both members and visitors
Trail Grading.
In the future all outings will be grated from a 1 -5, to allow members / visitors to see what they are in for.
1 = Complete novice soft road trail – no low range
2 = Low-range required but suitable for first timers.
3 = Low-range and some off road knowledge required.
4 = Technical trail only for experienced drivers.
5 = Extremely technical, suitable only for very experienced drivers, with vehicle damage a very real possibility.
If you have any ideas on trails which you feel we should
know about, why not contact the club by e-mail on 4x4admin@4wdkzn.co.za
with your ideas.