Reach for a Dream: 7 March 2015

Johan Havenga · Post by **Johan Havenga** » Wed Dec 03, 2014 4:27 pm

Received info that the RFAD event will be on the 7th March 2015.

The venue is still undecided.

I've booked an obstacle as a sponsor!

I trust the Hilux4x4 will enter once again!

Post by **Mud Dog** » Wed Dec 03, 2014 4:53 pm

It's a good cause!

Thunder02 · Post by **Thunder02** » Thu Dec 04, 2014 8:18 am

Johan, can you post some more details for us.
Who are they going to use as marshals?
Maybe we can volunteer our time (marshal crew)

Team Meyer · Post by **Team Meyer** » Sun Dec 07, 2014 7:28 pm

Hmmm.Meer info asb

Thunder02 · Post by **Thunder02** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:50 am

Team Hoyt wrote:Hmmm.Meer info asb

Just in case Johan isn't getting the message, due to load shedding

Johan Havenga · Post by **Johan Havenga** » Fri Jan 02, 2015 4:47 pm

Will post more info as it becomes available!

Greetings from Gansbaai.

Thunder02 · Post by **Thunder02** » Mon Jan 05, 2015 12:23 pm

Johan Havenga wrote:Will post more info as it becomes available!

Greetings from Gansbaai.

Team Meyer · Post by **Team Meyer** » Mon Feb 02, 2015 8:41 pm

Het n mail gekry van RFAD. Gaan die Klub weer n span inskryf? Oorweeg dit baie om dit weer te gaan doen.Dis tog vir n goeie doel.

Post by **Mud Dog** » Tue Feb 03, 2015 12:46 am

This was raised in another thread a while ago. It's for a good cause and I'm sure that the guys would support it. Get some details together and lets see what kind of response we can get.

Johan Havenga · Post by **Johan Havenga** » Tue Feb 03, 2015 5:07 pm

The details:

Reach for a Dream Fun Challenge Rules 2014
Standard vehicles are stipulated as follows
 Your vehicles needs to be visibly the same as what it was from the manufacturer
 Must be registered and licensed to travel on a public road
 The vehicle must be equipped with low range four wheel drive.
 Short wheelbase will be classified as a car with a wheelbase shorter than 100” (2540mm)
 Long wheelbase will be classified as a car with a wheelbase longer or equal to 100” (2540mm)
 Every vehicle must have roof and doors.
Accessories will be allowed
 Replacement aftermarket bumpers
 Snorkel
 Roll bar
 Winch
 Skip plate
 Sidesteps or rock sliders
 Canopies
 Roof racks
 Shocks
 Exhausts
 Aftermarket suspensions
 Changing tires sizes or designs
 Spotlights
Scrutinizing
Scrutinizing will be done by a very experienced off road enthusiast so be warned he will check everything!
 Medical kit
 Recovery kit including shackles rated ropes and safety bridals
 Front and rear recovery points fastened with a min of 8.8 rated bolts
 No grab hook recovery points will be accepted
 Fire extinguisher
 Non alcoholic fluids for every occupant
 Valid license disk on the vehicle
 Valid driver’s license for the vehicle class
 Operational seat belts.
Bonus and Penalties
Penalties
 Front locker - 30 points
 Traction control system - 20 points
 Rear locker – 10 points
 Body modifications shortened body wheels arches cut etc - 300 points
 Interfering with the obstacle markers - 100 points
 Interfering with the marshal’s duties - 100 points
 Being recovered from a obstacle - 100 points.
 Talking on two way radio m - 100 points
Penalties
All obstacles will be scored negatively. It means once you start with an obstacle you have 100 points and as you make mistakes it will be deducted from the 100 points obtained. Information sheets in regards the obstacle is available to you as competitor from all marshals at every obstacle.
Penalties points’ structure for all obstacles
 Stopping in an obstacle – 10 points
 Roll back further than 10 cm – 10 points
 Touching banner tape if any - 20 points
 Touching a pole – 20 points
 Missing a gate – 50 points
 Interfering with an obstacle – 100 points.
Marshalls
You are a competitor at all obstacles and the marshal is in charge. The Marshal will therefore instruct any team when to proceed and score their actions. The Marshal may stop any team, at any stage for safety reasons by means of blowing on a whistle, this means STOP IMMEDIATETLY.
Kindly consult with the marshal at the obstacle only when it’s your teams turn to partake and not before as it will be seen as interfering.
The marshal’s verdict is final, if there are any complaints / objections it must be addressed to Wayne Harvey and David Maritzthe Clerk of the Course and after all the facts were examined the decision being made will be final. Remember it is fun event and there for everyone to enjoy
Recoveries
Recoveries will be at risk of the vehicle owner, thus the vehicle owner is in charge in the event of needing a vehicle recovered ie it means your equipment will be used as well as safety equipment with each recovery. The Marshal may offer assistance or depending on the degree of recovery required he or she will inform the clerks of the course when needed.
All competitors must sign an indemnity document.
Insurance
Please ensure that you have checked with your insurance before partaking in this event. This is not a timed trial but fun event for the Reach for a Dream Pretoria branch.

The Entry:

REACH FOR A DREAM: 4 X 4 DAY
BOOKING FORM
Join Reach For A Dream 4 x 4 Family Day
Date: Saturday, 7 March 2015
Venue: Base 4 (S25°51.851 E28°00.001.)
The Day includes a fun 4 X 4 day experience with your family, prize giving, live music, arts,
crafts, exhibits, sand racing and charity auction. Enter today by completing this form and
fax back to 012 346 0373 or mail to marnique@reachforadream.org.za
4 x 4 Contestant Booking @ R 250 per vehicle
Name & Surname: _______________________________________________________
Company name:_________________________________________________________
Tel: ________________________ Cell: ______________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________
VAT Reg No: ____________________________________________________________
Please indicate if you would like an invoice for your payment: Yes_______ No_______
Postal Address: __________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Physical Address: ____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.
DIRECTIONS TO BASE 4
FROM Johannesburg:
Leave Johannesburg northbound on William Nichol Drive, past Montecasino and the Four
Ways Mall. This is the R511. Continue towards Hennops/Hartbeespoort Dam. Soon after
passing under the N14 freeway, and after the Laezonia Garage on the right, turn left at the
sign "R511 Hartbeespoort", still on the R511. Assemble at the garage on the left (Lime Green)
before continuing to Base 4. Need to get team for team into Base 4 otherwise we end up with
traffic issues. +/- 2 km later, after North Hill Farm, turn left onto a gravel road at the FWDCSA
sign. The GPS co-ordinates of the turn are S25°51.705 E28°00.464. 800m down this road you
will find the entrance to Base 4 on the right. The GPS co-ordinates of the entrance are
S25°51.851 E28°00.001.
Vehicle Entry Details:
Make: ________________________________________________________________
Model:________________________________________________________________
Registration Number: _____________________________________________________
Name Driver: ______________________ Name Co-Driver: ________________________
Club Name: _____________________________________ or Private:
Number of people in the vehicle _____________________________________
Please mark:
Long wheel base
Short wheel base
Modification + diff lock front
Modification + diff lock rear
Modification + traction control
Any other comments: ____________________________________________________
Tyre size:______________________________________________________________
Entries will not be permitted to register on the day if full payment has not been received.
Signature:__________________________ Date: __________________________
CLOSING DATE FOR ALL ENTRIES: 29 FEBRUARY 2015

Payment:

Banking Details
Please receive our banking details:
Name of account: Reach For A Dream
Bank: RMB Private Bank
Acc nr: 54500040602
Branch code: 261251
Reference: Name + 4 x 4 Day
Take Notice: For EFT payments you can also choose FNB Bank and the same
bank account number. Accounts are linked.
We want to say thank you – so please let us know if a payment was made.
Send mail to Marnique at marnique@reachforadream.org.za
Thank you for making a difference! You have just become a dream maker!

Are we putting a team together?

pm your email to me and I will send you the documentation!

Team Meyer · Post by **Team Meyer** » Tue Feb 03, 2015 5:42 pm

Johan jy kan my maar op die lys sit

Post by **Mud Dog** » Tue Feb 03, 2015 11:39 pm

Cool!

Not too much time left before entries close, but lets see if we can get a Hilux team together from the Gauteng guys and we can put a suggestion to the club committee to sponsor the team in some way.

Johan Havenga · Post by **Johan Havenga** » Wed Feb 04, 2015 8:52 am

So here is the list:

1) Team Hoyt (Hilux)
2) Johan & Johan (Jimny)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)

Team Meyer · Post by **Team Meyer** » Wed Feb 04, 2015 12:04 pm

Mag dalk n nie klub lid met sy Hilux saam bring

Post by **Mud Dog** » Wed Feb 04, 2015 1:18 pm

Team Hoyt wrote:Mag dalk n nie klub lid met sy Hilux saam bring

Hoekom dan nie!

Team Meyer · Post by **Team Meyer** » Thu Feb 05, 2015 7:32 pm

Waars al die mense????? Ons kan sekerlik nie net 2 voertuie wees wat die HILUX KLUB verteenwoordig nie!!!!!

Toppie4x4 · Post by **Toppie4x4** » Fri Feb 06, 2015 7:05 am

is toeskouers ook welkom??

Johan Havenga · Post by **Johan Havenga** » Fri Feb 06, 2015 8:26 am

Almal is welkom.

It is a fun day. It is not going to break your vehicle!

rigardt · Post by **rigardt** » Sat Feb 07, 2015 7:18 am

ek verstaan dat dit n kompetisie is en die Scrutinizing is seker nodig maar ek besit nie die volgende nie

 Medical kit
 Recovery kit including shackles rated ropes and safety bridals
 Front and rear recovery points fastened with a min of 8.8 rated bolts
 Fire extinguisher

is die nodig vir ander kompetisies ook ? byvoorbeeld die Bridgestone challenge ?

Johan Havenga · Post by **Johan Havenga** » Sat Feb 07, 2015 8:11 am

Ja. Jy het dit nodig vir enige kompetisie.

rigardt · Post by **rigardt** » Sat Feb 07, 2015 5:35 pm

dankie
in daardie geval sal ons miskien kom spectate. tot ons al die nodige goed bymekaar het sal ons maar bly by die club meetings waar die scrutinizing nie so erg is nie

Team Meyer · Post by **Team Meyer** » Sat Feb 07, 2015 9:03 pm

Ek het ook nie daai recovery points op nie, Maar hulle het laas jaar nie n probleem met die standaard recovery pionts.

Johan Havenga · Post by **Johan Havenga** » Wed Feb 18, 2015 10:03 am

Sad state of affairs if the Hilux Club can not even muster 10 vehicles to participate in this worthy cause!

Lomies · Post by **Lomies** » Wed Feb 18, 2015 12:11 pm

Johan Havenga wrote:So here is the list:

Ek is in

1) Team Hoyt (Hilux)
2) Johan & Johan (Jimny)
3) Arné (Hilux)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)

Thunder02 · Post by **Thunder02** » Wed Feb 18, 2015 12:17 pm

Running a Troop camp that weekend, so unable to attend this one.

Obelix and Dogmatix · Thu Feb 19, 2015 11:10 am

A. Lombard wrote:
Johan Havenga wrote:So here is the list:

Ek is in

1) Team Hoyt (Hilux)
2) Johan & Johan (Jimny)
3) Arné (Hilux)
4) Quentin and Co
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)

Obelix and Dogmatix · Thu Feb 19, 2015 11:43 am

so the following questions need to be raised as this is the first time that I will be partaking in any such event.

1) Recovery gear - they mention shackles rated ropes and safety bridal, but what does this actually mean? I can bring a sling rated to one ton but somehow I think that won't do.

2) Medical Kit - is there a recommended minimum that you need to have in your medical kit.

Yes I know this is only a fun day but if you need (read weant to) to buy the stuff you might as well buy right the first time.

Thanks and looking forward to it.

Team Meyer · Post by **Team Meyer** » Thu Feb 19, 2015 3:12 pm

I only have a tow sling and 2 rated shackles.The medical kit- bought 1 at outdoor warehouse.And 1 of those small fire extinguishers.

Obelix and Dogmatix · Post by **Obelix and Dogmatix** » Thu Feb 19, 2015 3:18 pm

Team Hoyt wrote:I only have a tow sling and 2 rated shackles.The medical kit- bought 1 at outdoor warehouse.And 1 of those small fire extinguishers.

So it is more of a case of have something? than having something specific

Fhanks

Team Meyer · Post by **Team Meyer** » Thu Feb 19, 2015 3:30 pm

Team Meyer · Post by **Team Meyer** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 9:53 am

Ek wag net vir hulle mails, maar klink my ek het nog 2 voertuie wat ons gaan join.N Hilux en Pajero

4x4Maniac · Post by **4x4Maniac** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 2:21 pm

Johan is the club still entering? Are you looking for more vehicles?

Johan Havenga · Post by **Johan Havenga** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 2:28 pm

Werner, Yes plenty space available.

Obelix and Dogmatix · Post by **Obelix and Dogmatix** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 7:54 pm

1) Team Hoyt (Hilux)
2) Johan & Johan (Jimny)
3) Arné (Hilux)
4) Quentin and Co
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)

4x4Maniac · Post by **4x4Maniac** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 1:49 pm

I'm sleeping here... So before I miss the oppertunity, pls send me the forms and account details... Who is going to navi for me? I need someone to assist. Groot semblief..

Johan Havenga · Post by **Johan Havenga** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 2:10 pm

Werner,

Send me your mail address and I will send you the pack!

I am sitting without a driver, but I am going to marshal the obstacle that our company sponsors!

Post by **Mud Dog** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 10:46 pm

Hi guys! As per mention earlier in this thread, the Club committee may agree to some form of sponsorship. It's with pleasure that I can tell you the Club will cover the participant's entry fees to what is a worthy cause.

If you guys have already paid the entrance fee, then we will reimburse you.

Good luck!

4x4Maniac · Post by **4x4Maniac** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 11:34 am

Ok my forms are sent.... Thx to the club for entry fee sponsorship however because this is for a good cause I will buy some raffle tickets for the money I would have paid for the Entry. Common guys join our team for the day... I'm also still without a Navi but will make a plan if needed be. Where's everyone's support?

Thunder02 · Post by **Thunder02** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 12:27 pm

4x4Maniac wrote:Ok my forms are sent.... Thx to the club for entry fee sponsorship however because this is for a good cause I will buy some raffle tickets for the money I would have paid for the Entry. Common guys join our team for the day... I'm also still without a Navi but will make a plan if needed be. Where's everyone's support?

Werner, do not rub it in, dying to be there, but like I said, running a Troop camp that weekend :roll:

Obelix and Dogmatix · Post by **Obelix and Dogmatix** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 1:11 pm

Thunder02 wrote:
4x4Maniac wrote:Ok my forms are sent.... Thx to the club for entry fee sponsorship however because this is for a good cause I will buy some raffle tickets for the money I would have paid for the Entry. Common guys join our team for the day... I'm also still without a Navi but will make a plan if needed be. Where's everyone's support?
Werner, do not rub it in, dying to be there, but like I said, running a Troop camp that weekend :roll:

Werner I am also looking for a navi so maybe we do it for each other you go through them me go through

Just tring to rub Neils nose in it a bit :evil: :evil: :evil:

Neil enjoy the GOOF TROOP.

Team Meyer · Post by **Team Meyer** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 7:47 pm

Ooooo tyd raak nou min

4x4Maniac · Post by **4x4Maniac** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 11:26 pm

Thunder02 wrote: Werner, do not rub it in, dying to be there, but like I said, running a Troop camp that weekend :roll:

Sucks to be you... Well enjoy it, will catch up next time :eg:

4x4Maniac · Post by **4x4Maniac** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 11:29 pm

Obelix and Dogmatix wrote: Werner I am also looking for a navi so maybe we do it for each other you go through them me go through

That's a gr8 plan... Do it for me baby!

4x4Maniac · Post by **4x4Maniac** » Tue Mar 03, 2015 9:23 am

Hi All,

Please send me your entry forms/proof of payment and bank details so I can organise the refunds.

If there is more that I missed, please let me know...

Thus far I have the following entries...

1) Team Hoyt (Hilux)
2) 4x4Maniac (Jeep)
3) Arné (Hilux)
4) Quentin and Co (Hilux)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)

Lomies · Post by **Lomies** » Tue Mar 03, 2015 11:50 am

Dit sal nie nodig wees om my terug te betaal nie. Ek gee nie om die paar rand te betaal nie. Dit is alles vir n goeie doel.

Post by **Mud Dog** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 2:27 am

Just a quick mention, Fransisco (our treasurer) is a 'bit' heavily snowed under right now, so it would be best if you guys paid your entry and we reimburse you when Fran re-surfaces. Thanks.

Obelix and Dogmatix · Post by **Obelix and Dogmatix** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 3:59 pm

Okay so I have received my team allocation and I am in team H. who is where?

Just an interesting point to remember but it seems like we meet and start at a SKY VIEW CASTLE GARAGE. I have driven past it many a time, and must say that I have not seen it many a time

Any last minute pointers to someone that has never done this before?

See you guys somewhere on Saturday.

Team Meyer · Post by **Team Meyer** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 4:08 pm

Team H.
Hmmmmmm

Obelix and Dogmatix · Post by **Obelix and Dogmatix** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 4:17 pm

Team Hoyt wrote:Team H.
Hmmmmmm

wanna swap?

Team Meyer · Post by **Team Meyer** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 4:22 pm

It looks like the Hilux club is in team H

Lomies · Post by **Lomies** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 6:48 pm

Ja lyk so. Ek is ook span H. Gaan iemand vir ons n banner of iets op sit waar ons moet bymekaar kom?

4x4Maniac · Post by **4x4Maniac** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 7:55 pm

Mud Dog wrote:Just a quick mention, Fransisco (our treasurer) is a 'bit' heavily snowed under right now, so it would be best if you guys paid your entry and we reimburse you when Fran re-surfaces. Thanks.

Thats 100% A no rush

4x4Maniac · Post by **4x4Maniac** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 7:57 pm

Obelix and Dogmatix wrote:Okay so I have received my team allocation and I am in team H. who is where?

Just an interesting point to remember but it seems like we meet and start at a SKY VIEW CASTLE GARAGE. I have driven past it many a time, and must say that I have not seen it many a time

Any last minute pointers to someone that has never done this before?

See you guys somewhere on Saturday.

Same here I don't know where this Garage is, maybe we can start a whatsapp group?

Johan Havenga · Post by **Johan Havenga** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 9:03 pm

Thanks guys! Awesone day!

Post by **Mud Dog** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 9:07 pm

Good to hear Johan,

...... but it would be better to see as well

- you know what I mean!

Johan Havenga · Post by **Johan Havenga** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 9:13 pm

Pics are still few and far between. Marshals does not have the time to take pics! :)

Obelix and Dogmatix · Sat Mar 07, 2015 11:02 pm

Johan Havenga wrote:Pics are still few and far between. Marshals does not have the time to take pics! :)

Waiting for my photos to upload to photobucket

watch this space

Obelix and Dogmatix · Sat Mar 07, 2015 11:33 pm

okay does anybody now of a better site to resize and store photo's? Photobucket just takes far to long 3 photos in 1 hour :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:

Post by **Mud Dog** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 11:49 pm

Quentin, don't you have an image editor on your PC? Then you could just copy the pics you want to resize into a separate folder and do a batch conversion of the whole folder. Irfanview is freeware if you don't have one.

Obelix and Dogmatix · Sun Mar 08, 2015 12:09 am