Report
Brighstone
Forest proved to be more difficult to plan than anticipated due to extensive
undergrowth on the northern area of the map. Over the Christmas and New Year
period we made several visits to the area, making minor adjustments to the map,
planning the courses, including the String course, and clearing a small area of
undergrowth for the String course.
The
Green course was quite long and hilly, but this was due to the terrain and
restrictions on the unusable areas. Chris Pritchett managed to complete this
course in just over 46 minutes, so it probably wasnąt too taxing for the
fittest. Six competitors on the Light Green finished between 43 and 66 minutes,
so we think this length and climb was just about right.
The
Orange course was most hotly contested, with Vanessa Allen completing it in
less than 45 minutes. Due to the aforementioned undergrowth, the Yellow course
had to be all on paths, but we hope it was enjoyable.
We
were glad we had taken the String course through the woods, as it does make it
a little more interesting for the younger competitors.
Thanks
to all who helped on the day, mainly Eileen and Beryl at Registration, Daniel,
who helped with setting up the Start and collecting controls in afterwards, and
Dave and Abby Mackett and Iris for winding in the String and collecting the
String markers.
More
helpers are needed on the day of an event and any offers for planning an event
(with help if needed) would be most gratefully received. We can be contacted at
glynandsue@talktalk.net
or by phone 753408.
Thanks
to everyone who attended the event .