To All,
Thanks to the crew at the Coastal Classic, Craig, Brendan, Julie and
Warren.
All went well. The only major incident was extracting an injured runner
by 4WD.
Also thanks to the Sydney and Prospect members who assisted with the
Wolombi Wild Ride.
Our next Sydney event is the Blue Mountains Adventure Race in the Lower
Blue Mountains, Saturday September 22
Members interested in assisting please advise by email to sydney@crest.
org.au
A team of 4 or 5 should be sufficient for this task.
The program.
Meet at Euroka Clearing at 0700 for breakfast and deployment.
The race starts at 0900 and should be over by 1500 or thereabouts.
The plan is to set up the repeater on Friday at Rileys Mountain
Lookout.
Normal routine, come prepared with food and water.
The Great Adventure Challenge will be the next event on Saturday
October 20 followed by the Bouddi Run on October 27.
Regards,
Des.
To All,
The Coastal Classic is next Saturday.
The crew for this event is Des, Julie, Craig, Brendan and Warren.
Any other members available on the weekend please advise.
If possible, as we are able to cover the event with the crew of 5, I
would request that any extra members assist at the Wollombi event.
Regards,
Des.
To all,
Many thanks to the crew for Trailwalker.
Setting up involved Craig, Peter, Brendan Julie and me. The masts in
position on Thursday. The repeaters and cross bands in on Friday.
The base was staffed by Cath, John, Warren, Graham and Dave.
The only incident we were involved in was the extraction from Jerusalem
Bay on Friday.
I followed the BSAR vehicle down the track with the mobile X-Band with
the BSAR members then able to communicate directly to the ECC.
An ambulance 4WD was used to transport the injured walker out to
Berowra for further assessment.
Our systems appeared to work as intended.
The next Sydney event is the Coastal Classic on Saturday September 1.
A reminder that Singleton also has the Wollombi Wild Ride on the same
day.
Regards,
Des
To All,
Up dated roster.
The Base roster is sort of final.
I have put Dave K in on Saturday and given John V the night off.
The field positions are flexible and Des, Craig and Brendan will
maintain 1 on duty, 1 on call and 1 resting for the duration.
Regards,
Des.
To All,
Hot on the heels is the Coastal Classic.
This event will be held on Saturday September 1.
The coastal Classic runs from Otford to Bundeena via the coastal track
along the cliff tops of the RNP.
The communications plan is to put members at Garie Beach, Wattamolla
Beach, Marley Beach and the finish, Bundeena RSL.
We should also try and support Andrew on the Wollombi Wild Ride, also
on the same day.
Anyone available to assist please email at sydney(a)crest.org.au.
Regards,
Des.
To all,
So far I have had email replies from Cath, Warren, Craig, Brendan,
Julie, John V, Graham and Ryan.
A draft roster for the Base is attached for comment.
Some more hands, especially Thursday will be appreciated.
Instructions.
The Base is at Peter Canisius House, 102 Mona Vale Rd, Pymble NSW 2073.
Entrance is from the rear Ganmain Rd off Telegraph Rd.
Parking is through to the front on the tennis courts.
There will be NO disposable cups available. If you want tea or coffee
please bring your own cup or mug.
There will be meals available for the duty crew.
Our role is to assist BSAR with communications in the difficult areas,
Jerusalem Bay, Lyrebird Gully and Bobbin Head.
The Berowra Waters RFS Brigade will also be on the net assisting BSAR
with any water extractions from Lyrebird Gully.
In order to achiever this we will set up 3 Cross Band units, 1 in Bravo
for mobile use, 1 on Arthur's Cct Mount Kuring gai and 1 overlooking
Bobbin Head.
The general plan is
Thursday
Set up masts
Issue radios to the RFS
Set up the Base equipment.
Friday
Commence the operation
Issue radio to the Sweep team
Saturday
More of the same
Sunday
Close down and recover equipment.
Any questions please email be at sydney(a)crest.org.au
Des.
To All,
Oxfam Trailwalker is 4 weeks away.
Our role is the same as last year, that is to support BWRS with
communications.
Please advise availability for this event to sydney(a)crest.org.au
We will need members on Thursday 23rd August for setting up.
The operation starts at 0700 Friday 24th and runs to Sun 26th.
Over this period we will need 2 members on duty. 1 for the HQ and 1 for
the field.
As with last year the HQ is in Peter Canisius House, 102 Mona Vale Rd,
Pymble NSW 2073.
Some shared accommodation is available for anyone unable to return home
or is required on duty at short notice.
Regards,
Des.
To all,
The next event on our Sydney calendar is the Royal National Park
Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th of May.
Information on the event is at https://maxadventurerace.com.au/
We will need a crew to operate at:-
Start/Finish, Bike TA and Bike/Run
TA as a minimum.
The event will run over 2 days with the following timings
0700 Meet at the Farnell Avenue Park office.
0830 Team to deploy
0900 Race start for Classic Course
1000 Race Start for Novice Course
1400 (or thereabouts) Finish and pack up.
The timings for both days will be similar.
Please advise sydney(a)crest.org if available for either or both days.
Regards,
Des.
To all,
The first stage of the Convict 100 will occur on Saturday April 28.
Team to meet at the Wisemans Ferry general store at 0900 for coffee and
a briefing.
Teams will then proceed to set up the 2 designated sites, Jacks Track
and Blue Hill.
Any problems please email sydney(a)crest.org.au
Regards,
Des.
To All,
We are starting to assemble the team for the Convict 100.
The initial plan is to set up as much infrastructure over the weekend
of April 28/29 as possible.
This will involve some 4WD adventures on Jacks Track as well as Wrights
Creek Rd and Blue Hill.
Installation of the repeaters and other equipment will be done on
Friday May 4.
Again some serious 4WD Adventures.
Please advise any availability for this event to sydney(a)crest.org.au
Meeting places and timed to be determined.
Regards,
Des.
