Gear List For Navquest 3 July

Compulsory Gear list

The NavQuest rogaine challenge is 3hrs long. While this might not seem too long you will still need to have the following equipment to enable you to complete the challenge safely.  We want to be sure that you have everything you need to keep safe out there. The terrain may be rough in places, you may wish to tape you ankles/knees...etc if you are prone to spraining them.

Every team member must carry or wear –

·         A windproof/waterproof parka

·         A long sleeve polypro or woollen (eg icebreaker) top

·         A warm hat/beanie. Buffs are ok for this.

·         Poly-pro gloves or similiar

·         At least 1.5 litres of water

·         Energy snacks or bars to keep you going

·         Personal medication e.g. asthma inhalers, bee sting pills…etc

·         A pack to carry everything in

·         A pair of running/trail shoes

Each team needs to carry –

·         At least 2 compasses (I will bring this)

·          A team first aid kit (I will supply this)

·         One charged up cell-phone (to be used only in the event of an emergency, if you need

assistance from a marshal)

·         At least 2 watches

·         At least 2 whistles (I will supply this)

·         At least 2 survival blankets (the thin silver ones) (I will supply this)

Navquest 3rd of July

Gear that you need to bring:

Thermal Top
Raincoat
Water Bottle/Camel back
Backpack
Lunch
Sunscreen
Compass
Running Shoes
Towel
Change of Clothes for the ride home

Navquest

Hi all,
Just wondering who might be keen to go to Navquest in Auckland on the 3rd of July. 3 hour event, run by OPC, should be good fun.

http://www.maptalk.co.nz/events/event.cfm?e=3308

I will put a team or two in and hire the van if people are keen. Contact me.

Omu Creek Map

Here is the google map to Omu creek.

lhttp://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

Rock Climbing

Rock climbing is on Tuesday nights at Kensington Sports Center, starts at 5.30.
It costs $7 a time, but if you ask for a consession card it costs $5.
Come along and have a go!

Whangarei Orienteering Event

Hi everyone,
On the 12th of June there is an Orienteering Event run by the Whangarei Club at Omu Creek.
It starts at 10am and finishes at 1pm.
Directions: Travel to dargaville on S H 14 for about 45km. After Tangowahine village, turn right into Ounuwhao Rd (about another 10km on-watch for oncoming traffic). There will be O signs. Ounuwhao Rd is metal but in good condition. Go about 4km, the event will be on your right. Parking will be on the road side. Look out for the oragne orienteering trailer
Cost is for a map is $7 for students and $10 for adults
Bring your Running shoes and water.
Look forward to seeing you there!!!!