Pudsey Pacers

You're in lad (Stephen Woulds struggling). Thinking about putting you on the nav leg with Darryl - btw you you'll be fine. Good experience.

Me and Mr Boom have 'form' from our experience navigating over Middle Tongue during the Fellsman... lets hope for a more slick navigational experience otherwise we might need to equip ourselves with head torches.

3.30 is a good departure time for me by the way and I'll bring the bits I mentioned for base camp although probably don't have enough camping chairs for 12 people so if anyone wants to guarantee a seat, bring one. Also, bring a mug.

You beat me to it Darryl...was going to post something similar! Looking forward to renewing our navigation partnership, although from memory my input was between nowt and minimal!! I now have the benefit of Tiff's navigation masterclass.

We have 4 chairs and I'll bring along a couple of picnic blankets...and a mug.

Final details UKA British Fell and Hill Relay Championship, Sunday 14th October 2012

•Website: merciarelays.org.uk/
•Race information: merciarelays.org.uk/raceinfo.html
•Race kit requirements (Rule 9 applies): merciarelays.org.uk/Kit.pdf:

Windproof whole body cover (although you might prefer to take waterproofs – check the forecast)
Other body cover appropriate for the weather conditions
Map (as provided)
Compass suitable for navigating the course
Whistle

You will need your fell shoes and a club vest.

In addition, wellies, warm clothes and waterproofs may be useful for hanging around.

•Preliminary maps: merciarelays.org.uk/maps.html - although you will get copies on the day.

•Teams, with legs – still negotiable; tell me what you think:

Team 1
1. Nigel Armitage
2. Dave Woodhead & Russell Stead
3. Graeme Tiffany & Jim Wheldon
4. Robert Samuels

Team 2
1. Jenny Cooper
2. Digger & Dave Cooper
3. Darryl Stead & Steve Boom
4. Sharon Hague

•Travel arrangements:

Meeting up point: Pudsey Leisure Centre car park 1500 for a prompt 1530 departure, Saturday 13th.

Cars:

Nigel 4
Darryl 4
Digger 3

Journey time: approx.2.5 hrs

•Directions:

Sat nav code: SY6 6JW

Street map: www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=345543&y=2....srf&searchp=ids.srf

AA route finder:
www.theaa.com/route-planner/index.jsp#fr...ET%7C345585%7C295522

If you get there first ring me and I’ll give you the code for the door.

•Accommodation:

www.allstrettonbunkhouse.co.uk/

Bedding is provided but you will need a wash kit and a towel.

•Food

I propose to cook a pasta-based meal on Saturday evening and provide simple fare (cereals & toast) on Sunday morning. You will get a meal after the race.

•Cost

£30 (to cover entry fee (50% subsidy from club), accommodation & food). Petrol money on top.


Please all confirm to me by call, text or email that you have received these details.

My number is: 07949 595 219; email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Observe the forum over the next week for any additional information, or to post questions, should you have them.

Graeme

All fine Graeme - good job!

Plans are fine for me. Knee all good, came through the weekends park run tester all good.

Will the navigation leg use the same map as the other 3 legs? All of the 3 other legs seem to be south of the road in the middle of the map so I am guessing that leg 3 checkpoints will be in the area north of the road in the middle of the map. Otherwise they have gone to the trouble of mapping that area for nothing.