Scatter Navigational Event – 23rd January 2012 @ 19:00
The first West Cumbria Motorsport Club scatter event of the year is on Monday 23rd January 2012. The event will be ran off Map 89, and every competitor will require a torch.
Signing on is at the Shepherds Hotel, Cockermouth at 19:00 for a 19:30 start (see map below).
Those who are wanting to take part in this event, please contact Ryan Winthrop via phone: 07530316037 or email: ryan.winthrop@mypostoffice.co.uk
What is a Scatter Event?
- These are navigational events taking place on public roads in West Cumbria.
- Cars have to be road legal, taxed and MOT tested.
- Events tend to be 45 to 50 miles long and usually take place on Monday evenings.
- Competitors only need a club membership card to enter and the entry fee tends to be £10.
- Requires a crew of two with the navigator solving the clues which are given out prior to the event start.
These events are generally ran through the winter months. To take part you will need a road legal car, a navigator who can read a map, a light for the car, the specified OS map, a pencil, a romer (not a must), and most importantly a watch. Don’t be scared off by all the gear you need as there is always someone on hand that will try and help out where they can!
Prior to setting off, you are given a series of clues which will coincide with places on the map, i.e. spot heights, grid references, pub names, signpost miles, and herringbones. You will set off at a specific time and are given a maximum amount of time to complete the event.
The most important thing, as with all motorsport events, is that it’s safe, well organised, and above all, enjoyable.
