What a promising start to the year! We were delighted to have nine crews turn up for our novice navscatter last night.

Starting from the Belle Vue Hotel in Llanwrtyd, crews were given plenty of time and support to plot the map references. They then had an hour and a half out in the local lanes to practice their map reading skills and find a variety of clues and code boards.

All nine crews made it back to the finish for chips and a chat as the answer sheets were marked.

As expected, the mentor crews with a bit of expert support from their driver topped the leaderboard, with Nobby and Sam taking the overall win.

They were closely followed by the grandfather and grandson pairing of Gerwyn and Gethin, who were only one clue behind on Gethin’s first ever event to finish in second place overall.

In third place overall were Kyle and Jac, who picked up the awards for first in the novice class.

Winning the beginner class on their first navscatter, were Luke and Rowan, who finished in fourth place overall.

Well done to everyone for taking part, we hope you all enjoyed it!

Results:

Driver & Navigator / Class / Penalties

1. Paul ‘Nobby Jenkins & Sam Weller / Mentor / 1 fail 0 penalties

2. Gerwyn Jones & Gethin Jones / Mentor / 2 fails 0 penalties

3. Kyle Davies & Jac Jones / Novice / 3 fails 0 penalties

4. Luke Jones & Rowan Morgan / Beginner / 4 fails 3 penalties

5. Malcolm Furber & Julie Furber / Beginner / 5 fails 1 penalty

6. Llinos Davies & Angharad Owen / Novice / 5 fails 10 penalties

7. Mike Lewis & Rhianna Haf / Novice / 9 fails 3 penalties

8. Steve Dadd & Helena Dadd / Beginner / 13 fails 2 penalties

9. Simon Beacham & Chloe Beacham / 16 fails 10 penalties

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Ever fancied getting into motorsport or having a go at navigating? Then this is the perfect event to get started!

Even if you’ve never looked at a map before, come along and we’ll help you get on your way.

• Approximately 40-mile route

• All on OS Map 147

• 18 map references to plot

• Plenty of plotting time with experts on hand for help and advice

• Find your way through the local lanes to answer the clues

• Entry fee £12 per car

Three classes:

Beginner – Both driver and navigator have never competed on a navscatter or rally before

Novice – Either driver or navigator has competed on a navscatter or rally but has not won more than one award

Mentor – A beginner or novice navigator competing with an expert or experienced driver

You will need:

• Epynt Motor Club membership (£10 single or £15 joint membership)

• MSUK RS Clubman Licence (apply online for free)

• Navigation equipment: OS Map 147, roamer, 2B pencil, clipboard, poti (map reading light), torch, map board (thick cardboard taped onto a cushion works fine!)

• Some equipment will be available to borrow on the night, if you don’t have everything just turn up and we’ll see what we can do!

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For more information, please contact the Navscatter Coordinator, Brian Jones Tel. 07974 948193 or email epyntmotorclub@hotmail.com