To All,
The Singleton Mail Run is on Sunday 11 April.
Any interested members please advise Andrew by email to andrew.pain@y7m
al.com
This will allow Andrew to get things on the go.
Des.
To all,
We have 2 events on the horizon on Saturday April 17.
1 Jabulani Challenge in the Kur Ringai park.
2 Pioneer Trail Run at St Albans.
The plans.
Friday April 16, Set up repeater overlooking Kur Ringai park and test.
Craig and 1 or 2 helpers.
Saturday April 17, Provide communications for the event and pack up at
the end of the day.
Friday April 16, Set up repeaters at St Albans for the run.
Saturday April 17, Provide communications for the event and pack up at
the end of the day.
Sunday April 18, Start the Convict 100 set up. Possibly Blue Hill and
the Split Point Helipad and what ever we are able to get at.
Any volunteers please advise by email your availability for Friday 16,
Saturday 17, Sunday 18 to sydney(a)crest.org.au
Regards,
Des.
To all,
First thing is thanks to Craig, John V, John K and Julie for their
efforts on Saturday for the Cams Wharf Adventure Race.
All quiet with only a minor injury reported over the network.
Our next event is on Saturday February 27. The Bouddi Trail Run.
Event information is at https://bouddicoastalrun.com.au/
The plan for Saturday is to be in position and operating at 0700 ready
for a race start at 0800.
WE aim to have the VHF High Band repeater set up and operational on
Friday afternoon.
Interested members please reply to sydney(a)crest.org.au
Regards,
Des.
To All,
I trust that everyone has had an uneventful Christmas break and you are
all well.
The first event of the year is the Central Coast Adventure Race with
the start and finish at Cams Wharf. This will be on Saturday February
13.
Any members interested in attending please reply to sydney(a)crest.org.au
A preliminary map is attached.
Due to covid restrictions there will not be a meeting at the start. All
members attending will receiving a pre event email briefing.
Regards,
Des.
To All,
The team for Saturday is Des, Julie, Craig, John V, Warren and Graham.
Reminder,
Meeting place is Governor Game Lookout
https://w3w.co/normality.snubbed.flamboyant
Provisional deployments are:-
Garie Beach end, Craig and Warren. Craig at the Aid Station, Warren on
the Governor Game repeater.
Wattamolla Beach, John V
Marley Beach, Graham. Access point is via the Marley Fire trail
https://w3w.co/tiger.storm.lights
Start then Finish, Des and Julie.
The system will the Mid Band/UHF Hub at the Marley Aid station, a VHF
High band channel linked in at the Garie end and another UHF fill in at
the Bundeena end.
We will be doing the Covid-19 tracking with the VRA QR Code.
Please research the w3w to see where we are meeting.
Des.
To all,
The next and last event for Sydney is on Saturday December 5, The
Coastal Classic.
The race event program is at
https://coastalclassic.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/11/Coastal-C…
We require communications to cover Garie Beach, Wattamolla Beach, Marly
Beach and the finish at the Bundeena RSL.
The usual system, UHF and Mid Band above Marley Beach, a Mid Band to
High Band cross band unit at Governor Game Lookout.
This usually covers the beach and cliff tops for the run. A cross band,
midband to UHF also required in Bundeena to allow for hand held coverage
at the finish.
The race kicks off from Otford in 3 waves, 0645, 0745 and 0845.
We will need to be setup by race start.
The main hub repeater at Marley will be set up on Friday afternoon.
Meeting point for the event is Governor Game Lookout by 0615 for
briefing and cross band setup.
Members available to attend please advise by email to
sydney(a)crest.org.au
Regards,
Des.
To all,
The team for Sunday will be:-
Des, Julie, Craig, John V, Andrew P, Warren, Brendan and Stuart WICEN.
The repeater will be set up and tested on Saturday afternoon. The location is near CP 14.
Some help may be required if anyone is available.
As there is an early start, could the team assemble at Acron Oval by 0530.
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The tasks will be to issue radios as required to team members and event volunteers prior to deployment.
Suggested Deployments
Des/Julie Acron Oval as Start/Finish.
Andrew to CP 12, Water and First aid. (Need to confirm directions)
Craig CP 13 20K turnaround. Linigen Place.
john V and Stewart CP 5. Wanniti Rd.
Warren CP10 at Ralstone Ave and Elm Ave
Brendan Start/Finish for second session.
The latest map is attached for CP Locations.
Deployments may may change on the day.
Radios are required at CP1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 for the morning session and CP1, 2, 4, 14, 16, 17 for the afternoon.
The channel for the day is the CREST High band portable 2.
The time table from the organisers is as follows:-
0430 CW staff arrive at Acron Oval
0430 – 0600 CW staff setup eventcentre at Acron Oval
0500 Volunteers arrive at Acron Oval
0530 – 0620 Volunteers, CW Crew on course marshals deployed from Acron Oval
0600 Limited 20km participant registration
0615 Start loop marshals deployed
0630 – 0700 20km race begins
0700 Limited 12km participant registration
0730 – 0800 12km race begins
1045 Session 1 conclude
All participants/spectators clear the site
1045 – 1245 Event centre and all touch points cleaned/Reset for 2nd Session
1300 Session 2 Start Limited 6km registration
1315 – 1400 6km race begins
1330 Limited 2km registration
1420 – 1430 2km race begins
1530 Session 2 conclude
All participants/spectators clear the site
Volunteers/CW Crew remove all signage and clear course
17:00 Site bump out
Any questions please email to sydney(a)crest.org.au
Regards,
Des.
To all,
We have been ask to provide communications for a trail run in the
Garigal National Park.
This event will be on Sunday November 8.
Information on the event is at https://barecreektrailrun.com/event-info/
The Start/Finish is at Acron Oval, Acron Road, St Ives, NSW.
The 20km map is attached.
Timings are:-
0545 Registration
0630 Race start 20km
1530 Finish, estimated.
The plan is to set up a repeater on Saturday near Water Point 1
Meet at Acron Oval 0530 ish for briefing and deployment.
At this stage we are not sure of the points we need to cover. I am
expecting that information in a day or so.
Members interested in helping please advise by email
sydney(a)crest.org.au.
The event after this is the Coastal Classic December 5 in the Royal
National Park.
The RNP Adventure race and Bouddi have been scrapped for this year.
Regards,
Des
To all,
I have been advised by Maximum Adventure that the Convict 100 for 2020
has been cancelled as a result of the Covid-19 lock down.
Many thanks to all of the members who have volunteered to attend and
apologise for any inconvenience caused.
At this time the coastal Classic still likes it will go ahead.
Regards,
Des.
To All,
I have the following members interested in the convict 100 event this year:-
Name
Sunday 26
Construction
Friday 31
Installation
Saturday 1
Operation
Des
Yes
Yes
Yes
Julie
Yes
Yes
Yes
Craig
Yes
Yes
Yes
Andrew
Yes
??
??
John V
Yes
No
Yes
Dominic
Yes
??
??
Nicholas
Possible
Richard
Possible
Warren
Possible
Sajith
Yes
No
Yes
Can all members please confirm the availability for the event to sydney(a)crest.org.au
Any other members not on the list and are willing and able also please advise by email.
The strategy will me the same as in previous years.
Sunday 26 July the Construction crews meet at Wisemans Ferry for a brew, briefing and deploy to set up Masts and Antenna at the key points.
This will include the pneumatic mast on trailer near 10 Mile Hollow, crank up mast free standing at Blue Hill, 8mt Masts at Jacks Track and the Heli Pad as a minimum.
To do this we will need 4 crews with 4WD vehicles.
Friday 31 July the Installation crews meet at Wisemans Ferry for a brew, briefing and deploy to all the points as per the construction phase to install repeaters, batteries and solar panels add to test the network.
Crews will also install masts and/or trailers with repeaters at other key points and ensure network is functional.
Hand Held radios and kits to install in key vehicles will be ready for issue and install at the RFS shed.
Saturday 1 August. Operate and maintain the network for the safe running of the bike race. Other tasks as required.
I have taken the liberty to include some WICEN members on this list. This may be a good opportunity to get some experience in the operation of the Mast Systems crank up mast.
The set up days are usually fun and challenging. The four wheel driving gives the vehicles a good test.
Regards,
Des.
