Report
Thanks to Sion Jones for this report,
The first navigation run of the year organised by Sion Matthews and the team was a great success and an excellent tribute to regular competitor and last years joint winner of Duncan's Roamer, Lee Threadgold who sadly passed away earlier this year. A fantastic turnout to start the season which made the most of the easier route to ease back into the flow of plotting and navigating.
Those that have attended these fantastic events know that winning is the main goal, however the associated socialising, banter, friendly competition and friendships that comes from a passionate group of likeminded individuals is not to be overlooked. This is something that Lee really appreciated and would put a significant effort into being able to attend to enjoy the welcome break from the day-to-day for a few hours with great people (and enjoy the ability to shout at my incompetence with reading a map). Who knew that a road car (Lee competed with the ever-sensible diesel RCZ), a navigator (decent eyesight optional) and a few bits of stationery alongside a map could result in fantastic memories.
The next navigation run in the series will be on the 6th of November, starting at David Hughes Sports Centre, Menai Bridge, signing on from 19:00, finishing for around 22:00, map 114 or 115 can be used, come give it a go. Thank you to the Matthews team whose work makes these events possible and to the competitors along the way, I know that Lee enjoyed every moment spent on these events.
Sion Jones
From organiser Sion Matthews.
To start this season's series of Navigation Runs I wanted to run the top right of the island as we haven’t been there in a while. Starting and finishing at the California Hotel made sense to keep the milage workable. The route headed north towards Amlwch, looped back towards Nebo, then south taking in a few NAM’s (Not As Map) along the way, and ending with a tight section around Marianglas. Results were spread out nicely with a few sneaky symbols put it.
Thank you to all who turned up to this special event as we remember Lee; he will be sadly missed.
RESULTS
1. Emyr Owen/Duncan Littler; Skoda Octavia - 73 points
2. Deio Hughes/Cian Jones; Tiguan - 70 pts.
3. Merfyn Williams/Iwan Jones; Ford Focus - 69 pts.
4. Yvonne Matthews/John Evans; Nissan Micra - 67 pts.
5. Dion Bee/Emma Roberts; Rio - 66 pts
6. Iwan Evans/Gabby Tsantanis; D Max - 63 pts.
7. Robin Jones/Sion Jones; Ford Focus = 60 pts.
8. Stephen McEnhill/Simon Drakley; Mini - 57 pts.
9. Shane Davies/Dougie Shaw; Nissan Micfra - 0 pts,
Many thanks to The California Hotel for the use of their facilities.
Thanks also to Sion and Lee Matthews, and Endaf Davies for organising the event.
Information
This Navigation Run is held in memory of Lee Threadgold, who passed away earlier this year. Lee was a regular competitor on our Navigation Runs and will be sadly missed.
Navigation Runs are ideal for learning to plot a route and read a map, and provide good practice for anyone aspiring to compete in a road rally anytime soon.
This will be the first Navigation Run of a new season, organised by Sion Matthews and team.
The start and finish venue is the California Inn, Brynteg, LL78 8JQ - Ordnance Survey map 114, reference 495 825. what3words location ///plug.sandpaper.vitamins.
You will require map 114 (Anglesey/Ynys Môn) plus the usual navigation aids of poti, romer, pen/pencil, etc. Sign and route handout on from 19.00 hours. The entry fee is £10 per car.
Drivers and navigators need a valid club membership. Renew or join at Membership Application
Drivers and navigators also require a Motorsport UK competition licence of minimum grade RS Clubman. The RS Clubman licence is available free of charge at RS Clubman licence application
