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4x4 Adventures Ltd
Taunton, Somerset (6034521) |
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| Winch Challenge Event Rules and Regulations |
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Rules and Regulations Summary
The object of the event is for a single vehicle to locate various punches, the location of which will be indicated on the day. Each punch will identified by a number to verify it is the desired objective. The punch will be attached to a fixed point on the objective either by a cable or direct fixing. The control card (attached by the scrutineer to a consistent point on all vehicles) must be marked with the pin punch in the correct box on the control card as proof that the objective has been visited. The vehicle must negotiate close enough to the point to collect the punch mark without detaching either the pin punch or control card. There may also be special tasks which are worth extra points. These are generally along the lines of non-driving puzzles or may include driving a short course through numbered gates in reverse gear or against the clock. The event will be for individual vehicles, each of which must carry one driver and one co-driver providing they are accommodated in securely fixed seats and wearing approved seatbelts or harnesses. All drivers must have current UK driving licences. Competitors may enter their vehicles with or without a partner vehicle (depending on the type of event) and may be paired at the event by the organisers. Vehicles must have a working horn, seatbelts for all seats in use, towing points front and rear and carry a tow rope. Horns will be used to notify an emergency. On hearing horns competitors should attempt to assist/locate the problem or notify marshals. A roll bar must be fitted to all soft top vehicles. Even if the event takes place wholly on private land, Vehicle Tax, MOT and insurance are required. In the event of public roads being used to link sites then it is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that all road regulations are complied with. Vehicles must carry an emergency first aid kit and fire extinguisher. All items must be securely stowed within a vehicle. Competitors are not allowed to smoke while competing. A blanket speed limit of 15mph covers all sites and any vehicle exceeding this will be disqualified. There may be road sections and or public rights of way either linking sites or between different sites. It is the competitors responsibility to ensure the vehicle is road legal before driving onto a public highway. The public highway sections are to be considered transit sections and are not part of the event in any form. The use of winch sails is compulsory when winching across a track or public right of way. Gloves must be worn at all times when using recovery equipment. There must be no damage or removal of any object within the competition area (i.e. trees, fences, gates, walls etc.) and tree strops must be used where necessary. ‘Clear for winching’ must be called out clearly prior to each and every winching operation. Competitors must ensure that winch cables are never crossed. In the event of a breakdown, repairs must be carried out on a suitable ground sheet. Try to limit any spillage of fuel or oil. In the event of any spillage a marshal must be informed. Do NOT drop litter All competitors will obey the organisers/marshals instructions. Their decision is final. If you feel at any time that the severity of a section is beyond your capability you must stop. You will not be forced into a situation you consider to be potentially dangerous. All sections, stages and punches are voluntary. You should not attempt them if you feel it is outside your or your vehicles capability. Detailed Rules and Regulations RECOVERY EQUIPMENT
All vehicles must have the following minimum recovery equipment (compatible with all winches fitted):
All vehicles must comply with the rules as stated above. RECOVERY If a competitor is recovered by a Marshall's vehicle they are excluded from continuing as a competitor and the score card will be removed. Competitors can be recovered by other competitors. However competitors are NOT permitted to aid other competitors in achieving punches either on the route in or out. Tree strops are to be placed no higher than 1m above the base of the tree, if in doubt a guideline of waist height should be used. WARNINGS AND PENALTIES In the event of an infringement of the above rules, there will be one verbal warning given before a penalty is charged. Remember that the rules are there for the protection of yourself and others. ROAD/PUBLIC ROW All vehicles must be presented with a current MOT certificate, be road taxed and be in a roadworthy and road legal condition.
Issue 10 (Mar 2010) |
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