Top turnout for Training Night
It was an excellent turnout for our first event of the year, with seven crews taking part in the navscatter training night.
Each crew was given help and advice to plot their own mini navscatter route. The aim was to find 9 out of 12 clues, all located within 16 miles of Llanwrtyd Wells.
First back to the finish were Gerwyn Jones and his grandson Gethin, who won the novice award.
In a close second place and winning the beginner award were Chris Coleman and Rhodri Williams.
There were two crews in joint third place, Kane Roberts and Callum Morris, and Paul Jenkins and Sean Vale, with Sean taking home the award for the mentor class.
Well done to everyone who came along and had a go! We hope to see you at more of our navscatter events throughout the year.
Results:
Gerwyn Jones & Gethin Jones – 0 fails 37 penalties
Chris Coleman & Rhodri Williams = 0 fails 53 penalties
Kane Roberts & Callum Morris – 1 fail 45 penalties
Paul Jenkins & Sean Vale – 1 fail 45 penalties
James Thomas & Mali Thomas – 2 fails 53 penalties
Ian Jones & Nicolas Jones – 3 fails 74 penalties
Graham Crompton & Matthew Lee – 5 fails 59 penalties
The 2026 navscatter championship kicks off on Friday 23rd January with the Round one starting from The Severn Arms, Penybont.
Navscatter Training
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 18-mile route
On OS Map 147
12 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
No entry fee
Food available to order at the finish
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 £17 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!
If you don’t have a driver but still want to practice finding the clues, just come along as we have a couple of experienced members willing to help out!
Quo Training
Need to brush up on your digital mapping skills?
During the night we will also be holding a training session on Quo, a digital mapping software.
Our Quo experts will demonstrate how to map and edit a route on OS maps - a useful skill for organising many motorsport events, including navscatters, tours and road rallies.
This session will be especially useful for Club members who are organising events in this year’s navscatter championship, to be able to submit your routes to the RLO in the preferred digital format.
Please come along to learn and share top tips!
For more information, please contact the Navscatter Coordinator, Brian Jones Tel. 07974 948193 or email epyntmotorclub@hotmail.com