Rally Details
Husky Club contact number incl. Husky Rescue: 0871 277 6783
| Rally Info |
Quantock Quest
Great Wood, Somerset
Date: 28th November 2009 - Two Day Rally
Night rally on the Saturday followed by a day rally on the Sunday. Both rallies will be held at The Great Wood, nr Bridgwater. Two exciting roller coaster trails with some straights, twists and turns to keep the dogs interested. Both trails are on hard packed aggregate. Booting should not be required but is at the mushers discretion.
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| Mushers' Meeting | 4.30pm Saturday - ALL MUST ATTEND 8.30am Sunday | |
| Rig Inspection | From 3.00 pm on Saturday. All rigs must be inspected before the mushers meeting. | |
| Classes Scheduled |
B, C, E, E.2*, D, D.2. Sunday only Scooter*. J1 & J2 (*if numbers allow) | |
| Start Time | 5:30 pm Saturday 9:30 am Sunday |
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| Starting Positions | Random Draw | |
| Award Ceremony | At the Meeting Area asap after the last race on Sunday | |
| Race Organisers | Justin Houghton & Jon Matherick | |
| Closing Date | 21st November 2009 | |
| Further Info | ||
| Directions | Great Wood, Ramscombe, Over Stowey, Somerset TA5 1HN, OS Ref: 317800,137600 From J23, M5 follow the signs to Bridgwater. Immediately after the VW garage on your right take the right hand turn (Wylds Road). At the next traffic lights turn right and take the A39 to Minehead. Approx. 3 miles after bypassing Cannington, fork left immediately after the Cottage Inn on your right, signposted to Over Stowey. After about a mile of winding roads you come to a cross-roads. Go straight over (signposted Ramscombe, Over Stowey and Crowcombe) and take the second left, signposted "Adscombe and Ramscombe". Drive slowly down this road as the road is very narrow and it is difficult to see oncoming traffic. Follow the road until you get to a mini cross road. Go straight over (signposted Ramscombe). SHCGB signs will be posted from the Cottage Inn. |
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| Amenities | Catering van & toilets available on site | |
| Veterinary Contact | Quantock Veterinary Hospital. Branch practice at Castle St, Nether Stowey. 01278 450080 Blackrock Veterinary Surgery, Ham Lane, Stretcholt, Bridgwater 01278 684905 | |
| Local Doctor Contact | Bridgwater Community Hospital A&E, Salmon Parade, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 5AH, 01278 451501 | |
| Notes | RIGS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A LAMP sufficiently powerful to illuminate an area in front of the dogs far enough ahead for safe progress to be made. A car spotlight is ideal. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WET CELL CAR BATTERIES ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED, AN ALTERNATIVE SUPPLY OF POWER MUST BE USED EG A POWER PACK*. Connections to batteries must be at least crimped or soldered terminals, secure enough not to become detached should the rig need to be turned over. Tape must be applied to any glass lamps, but plastic lens are preferable. A back-up torch must be carried, preferably of the ‘petzle’ headlamp type. TRAIL MARKERS will be reflective. SCRUTINEERING. For reasons of safety, this will be strict. Special equipment, as stated, must be carried and in working order. Faulty rigs, brakes, lights etc, will mean that you will not be able to start. It is in your interest to ensure that all your equipment is in good working order. IF YOU HAVE NOT RACED AT A RALLY BEFORE THEN YOU CANNOT TREAT THE NIGHT RALLY AS YOUR FIRST RACE - SO AS TO AVOID ANY UNNECESSARY ACCIDENTS. Entry into the forest: Part of the entry route into the forest will make up part of the night rally. Therefore no vehicle will be permitted into the forest after 5pm on Saturday. This is a recreational forest used by children and other users. There is an inhabited forestry house near the trail so our actions will be highly visible. This is the first rally of its kind in this area so we must leave a good impression all around to ensure we can continue to use it in the future. Rubbish bags will be positioned around the site so please make the effort to ensure the site is left as we found it. Please clear up after your dogs, fill in any holes dug and remove all litter. |
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