Hello Readers 

It seems that my decision to make a start on the newsletter sets of a chain reaction in the weather cycle and brings unseasonal rains. The cold however is right on time but living in Durban we are more fortunate than you guys further inland who get slightly cooler than us beach boys. 

I took the motorbike for a quick scout up Sani Pass on the weekend. There was just a sprinkling of snow on the peaks and it was actually quite warm on top, so you guys with the snow chains had better sit tight for a while and make yourselves busy at the gates event this weekend. 

Keep the weekend of the 4^th – 6^th July open for our important event taking place at Broadlease Farm. See advert below. For those of you that missed this weekend’s gates event, it was a good one…down in the valley….with a river crossing just to get to the event.

 A reminder again that, the committee for 2008 has a few vacancies for members who would like to put something back into their club. Come on guys, if you are out there come and assist us, it can be very rewarding.

 Enjoy the Newsletter and we’ll see you on the trail or at the next committee meeting! 

Ed  

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2 pics from the 60^th convoy drive to Baynesfield Estate

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LROC KZN   Events Diary   2008 

When	What, where	More Info.	Grade
4 – 6 July	LROC KZN 20th	The LROC KZN turns 20 in July 2008. Broadleaze is the venue and the event will be a family fun type of event as per past Broadleaze events. More info on the birthday celebration to follow and Selwyn Ambler is the contact. Please be aware that fires are not to be lit other than in designated areas decided by the committee. This time of year is a real danger for veld fires so please comply.	1
July / August	Lesotho Snow Trip	Come for the day or spend a weekend in the snow. Trip will be a short notice trip as per the past years. We wait for the deep snow and then we go. More info to follow. George is the contact for more info.	3 - 5
Sep	4th Gates Event	Venue to follow	3 - 5
Sunday 21 Sep	Baynesfield Tractor Run	We have been invited to join the Natal Vintage Tractor And Machinery Club on a drive through the farm lands up to a private museum in the Baynesfield area. More info to follow.	2 - 3

LROC KZN 20th
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BROADLEAZE

4—6 July 2008

 The Broadleaze LROC KZN 20th is about involving all in the vehicle. Its not a vehicle breaking trail, but one suitable for all Land Rovers. A short trail with hidden clue’s and riddles, along with a few tasks. Camp over on Friday / Saturday or just come for the main trail on Sunday and the FUN.

EVENTS SCHEDULE.
For the campers arrive on Friday / Saturday . Camping is rustic, with a few hire rocket toilets and a bush shower. Braai fires and fire wood will be provided all weekend.

The event on Sunday will start at 08h00 for 09h00.

A BYO braai for lunch on Sunday with fires provided.  

 DIRECTIONS TO BROADLEAZE
From Durban take the N3 to PMB. Turn off the N3 at the Market Street off ramp. Go past the Market entrance and turn left into CB Downs road. At the next robot turn left into Murray Road. Continue up Murray Road to the top of the hill. The entrance to BROADLEAZE is at 200 Murray road on the right after the Water Reservoir. Follow the LROC signs to the Camp area.

CONTACT : Selwyn Ambler 0839926969 

For those who have been to our Broadleaze events in the past you will be familiar with the type of event. For those new to Broadleaze, you do not want to miss it. No serious 4x4 trail but various obstacles along the trail that will involve all in the vehicle, that means the wife and kids. Its a totally fun event and is suitable for all Land Rover's, old and new, even the Freelander. 

Please remember that vehicles need appropriate recovery points ad equipment for most if not all trails. Even vehicles like the Defender do not come out with adequate recovery points.  Please ensure that you have the correct recovery points and gear to assist someone or to be assisted yourself should the need arise.  

Emphasis is also placed on the fact that most events require booking well in advance. If you are interested in attending an event, please notify the relevant committee as soon as possible, as a lack of interest may lead to events being cancelled.

 TRAIL GRADING: All our events from now on will have a Trail Grading according to the 5 grades below.

1.        Complete novice soft dirt road trail, no low range required. Suitable for all Land Rovers including the Freelander.

2.       Limited low range required but suitable for the novice driver. Suitable for all Land Rovers with certain trails not suitable for the Freelander.

3.       Low range and limited off road knowledge required. Suitable for all Land Rovers except the Freelander.

4.       A low range technical trail suitable for the experienced. The inexperienced will be able to do the trail, as assistance will be available from the more experienced members. Suitable for all Land Rovers except the Freelander.

5.       Extremely technical, suitable for the experienced only with the possibility of vehicle damage. Only suitable for "Series" Land Rovers and maybe a few others.

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Land Rover Owners Club KZN  (Total 6 Gates)

3^rd Gates Event 2008 June 22: Inchanga Valley 

It seems that the new venue for our gates event has resurrected some interest in you members, judging by the turnout on Sunday. We had approximately 25 vehicles  both modified and standard with some “Jap” models thrown in for good measure. George and crew had obviously again been hard at work putting the course together but could not take part in the competition as they had incurred some damage to the rear of Ryan’s Rangie on a trial run of one of the gates…so the story goes. 

Anyhow, it was good to see several new members and families present and I think that this is a positive sign as far as our club’s event go. Thanks to all who took part and especially to those who assisted and set up the course, lit braai fires etc. 

Read further below… 

Driver	Vehicle	Class	Score	Springs	Class Position	Overall
Long Wheel Base
Ryan van Wijngaard	Series 11	Lwb S	260	Leaf	1	1
Paul Chantler	Series 111	Lwb S	240	Leaf	2	3
Rob Lemon	Range Rover	Lwb S	240	Coil	3	4
Jan Viljoen	D Rangie	Lwb ML	240	Coil	2	5
Alan Swatton	D Rangie	Lwb M	230	Coil	3	6
Craig deWinnaar	D Rangie	Lwb M	210	Coil	4	8
Audry Thomas	Def 110	Lwb S	180	Coil	4	9
Geoff Sperring	Def 110Puma	Lwb ST	160	Coil	1	10
Rob Fraser	Def 110	Lwb SL	160	Coil	2	11
Kenneth Jones	Def 110	Lwb SL	140	Coil	3	12
Craig Levy	Disco 1	Lwb M	140	Coil	5	14
Byron Tonkin	Def 110	Lwb S	100	Coil	5	16
Leon	Range Rover	Lwb S	100	Coil	6	17
Dave Burrows	Disco 2	Lwb S	60	Air	7	18
Brain Moore	Def 110	Lwb S	50	Coil	8	19
Niel	Toyota	Lwb	210	Leaf
Short Wheel Base
Gary Evangelista	Def 90	Swb M	250	Coil	1	2
Struan Reid	Series 111	Swb S	220	Leaf	1	7
Mike Cullen	Def 90 V8	Swb S	140	Coil	2	13
Paul Stanley	Def 90 Puma	Swb ST	110	Coil	3	15
Ben	Suzuki	Swb	170	Leaf

Note :
1.       Class S = Standard vehicle
2.       Class SL = Standard vehicle with lockers
3.       Class ST = Standard vehicle with traction control
4.       Class M = Modified no lockers
5.       Class ML = Modified with lockers

Drivers with the same score are separated by counting the number of clear rounds, then scores of 50 etc.

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3rd Gates Event 2008 June 08 : Inanda Valley 

The venue used this time was in the Inanda valley, on the banks of the Umgeni River upstream from Inanda Dam. 34 vehicles signed the register with a few more turning up during the day. 21 vehicles took on the challenge of the gates and passed through the 1^st gate.

The options for the gates in this part of the valley are many, with river sand, mud, water and rocks all mixed together. With a total of 360 points on offer, the highest score recorded was only 260. The gates were not impossible but had a few tricky elements thrown in. An overall good day apart from the Ryan’s Rangie diff, which I managed to destroy before the gates event. Thanks to all who took part or just came down for the day and provided support from the side.

BUT we still have a few vehicles without recovery points. Next time the vehicles without recovery points will be restricted from certain of the gates.

George Goswell

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