| Spur Chase Woods became the latest new addition to the Poacher fixture list courtesy of mapper and planner Mike Smith. Many in the car park anticipated a straightforward evening's orienteering. How wrong they were! Mike produced courses that precipitated innumerable mistakes in many people's navigation. Leading times, particularly on the Long course, were much longer than expected. However, current Masters Champion Neil Harvatt made fewer mistakes than the rest to record maximum points. Behind there were good runs from Halo Newsletter Editor John Fulwood returning to his standard of former years and Super vet Pete Shew who is clearly benefitting from his rowing training on the Ancholme River. The Kite Retrieval System is now in its second year and has generally worked well, manned by regular participants who do not have the onerous task of planning an event on the night. But this time the system malfunctioned and had to rely upon a willing band of last minute 'volunteers' to help Mike and Dorothy collect in the controls. [Many thanks to them] Please be aware of the rota, it makes the task of the organisers much easier on the night. Next week due to unforeseen circumstances we might be looking for other 'volunteers' to help planner Pete Harris with Kite retrieval at Normanby-le-Wold where contours figure for the first time this year. Please note that because of the nature of the area there will be no newcomers course. With 2 events to go the end of series evening at the Queen's Head, Kelsey Moor, is looming. Everyone is welcome to come along, have a drink and also a meal if you wish to witness the 2008 Poacher prize giving. |