April/may 2021 edition - Toyota Landcruiser Club Darwin
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april/may 2021 edition
CONTENTS
* 3 THE PRESIDENT’S SAY
THE president’s say
* 4 CLUB MEETINGS
HELP WITH THE
* 6 WHERE TO FIND US
CONTENT
Any type of content is * 7 TRIPS & EVENTS
welcome, whether you
have photos from a trip * 8 MEMBERSHIP
or a story to tell, please * 9 GUIDELINE FOR MAGAZINE CONTENT
send it to editor@
tlccdarwin.com.au * 10 SOCIAL CALENDAR
* 12 50TH CELEBRATIONS
* 16 MARCH RECAP
President report for April written by the VP,
* 18 APRIL/MAY RECAP
* 20 JOINT CLUB SOCIAL EVENT
End of April in Darwin, brings to end the Wet Season and the start of the Dry. The Dry when we go
* 22 PGFC camping and 4WDing again without getting bogged and having to call for help !!!!!
* 24 UPCOMING TRIPS April has been a quiet month for the club, with not much going on for Easter or Anzac Long weekends.
* 26 LORELLA TRIP A few club members did get away for Easter to Orchid Creek, Alice Springs for school holidays as well as
* 28 MARY RIVER TRIP Lorella Springs. May should see some areas within Litchfield open up for us to partake with MOU trips,
so please stay alert for those. A trip to Mary River is planned for the May Day Long Weekend, and hope-
* 30 ADELAIDE RIVER OLD COACH ROAD
fully other trips are also being planned.
* 32 GUNN PT BEACH MOTHERS DAYS
* 34 THE COOKING CORNER
The 50th Birthday Celebrations planning continues with the early Bird Tickets now closed, but ticket
* 36 NOTICES sales continue until the 17th of June, so get them booked. Will be a great night at the Darwin Golf Club
* 37 TRIP LEADERS GUIDE FOR SHORT TRIPS in Marrara. C
* 38 TRIP BRIEFING & SAFETY
* 39 READY TO GO? Neale Townley.
* 40 TRIP GRADE
* 41 OFF ROAD
* 42 ENJOY AND BE SAFE
* 43 FOR SALE
* 44 COMMITTEE MEMBERS
* 46 SPONSORS
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Monthly club meetings
Wednesday 7 july 2021 at
palmerston game fishing club
28 catalina rd, marlow lagoon NT 0830
BBQ starts at 6.00PM - Meeting at 7.00PM
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W H E R E TO FI ND US TRIPS & EVENTS
Please be advised that trips and events announced in this publica-
TLCC DARWIN HAS T WO FACEB O OK PAGES. IF YOU LO G INTO FACEB O OK tion are subject to change or cancellation at the Trip Leaders discre-
AND SEARCH FOR: tion. Please check our online Calendar, contact the Trip Leader or
secretary for the latest information on trips and events. Please make
sure you advise the Trip Leader at least one week prior to the trip/
event if you wish to attend. This is for club insurance purposes and to
help the Trip Leader plan the trip/event, at this time you will be ad-
vised of the meeting place and time of departure.
For a full and up to date trip list refer to the TLCC members calen-
dar and elsewhere in this magazine
Want to go for a drive, whole day out or a weekend away?
Not sure where to go or how to get there?
Contact the Tripping Up Committee and let us know!
TOYOTA LAND CRUISER TOYOTA LAND CRUISER We have a wide range of places to go and things to do, ranging
CLUB DARWIN CLUB DARWIN from fun in the mud to chal- lenging treks along historic trails. We’ll
help you get where you want to go!
(CLOSED GROUP)
Trips will also be advertised on the Closed Group (Members only)
Here you will reach the public Here you will be able to request to join the
Facebook page.
Facebook page closed group. A page administrator from the
club will then accept your request to join the
page if you are a club member. This is the
most active of the two pages.
Don’t forget members are also entitled to join the national TLCC discussion forum. Here is a link to the
web site is http:// tlcc.ipbhost.com/. This discussion forum is only open to TLCC members. To obtain a
login, apply via the website.
Another popular forum for Toyota owners is Landcruiser Owners Online http://www.lcool.org. It has
sections for a range of different Toyota 4WD’s. This is a moderated forum that you need to apply to join.
Instructions are on their web site.
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MEMBERSHIP G U I D E L I N ES FO R M AG A Z I N E CO N T ENT
Please submit all content to be published in the Magazine to editor@tlccdarwin.com.au or via Facebook
Membership Fees: Messenger ASAP to be sure it will make the next Publication. The deadline for all content is the Monthly
General Meeting, as we endeavour to publish the Emag within 2 weeks after the General Meeting for your
perusal.
Joining Fee: $25.00
(A once off fee for new memberships) • Take your photos on a high resolution setting and submit as large a file as practical and please remeber to
include details with your photos. I.E. Where, what trip and who was involved;
Single Membership: • Submit trip reports by e-mail or messenger. All efforts are made to keep your original format however
stories may need to be modified to fit on the page. We strive to make this publication both as informa-
Single Membership: $70.00 p.a. tive and entertaining as possible and rely on members submissions to fill the pages, if you want to see new
content in the EMAG- please let us know!
Family Membership OR - Bring your photos to the next meeting on a USB thumb drive and the editor will copy contents to
her/his computer.
Family Membership: $90.00 p.a.
Photos from the month’s trips will be displayed using a projector during the montly meetings.
Associate Membership:
Associate Membership: $50.00 p.a. Single and Family
membership pro- rata rates apply
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Darwin 4WD, Boating &
Social Corner Camping Expo
Hi All, we hope this finds you doing well. We are touching base with the great news that the Dar-
win 4WD, Boating & Camping Expo is going ahead. Mark the dates 26 & 27 June, 2021 and join
us at the superb Darwin Showgrounds and Exhibition Centre for the next instalment of the Top
End’s Premier Leisure Lifestyle Showcase. We are thrilled to be able to confirm this year’s Expo is
well on track and we look forward to sharing all the show detail with you as we gather pace and
June head towards the 26 & 27 of June.
Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you all again soon.
2nd - Club Meeting - PGFC
Kind regards,
Alan
July
7th - Club Meeting - PGFC (on behalf of the Event Team)
Litchfeild Trips - TBC
17th - TLCC Darwin’s 50th Birthday Celebrations
S u p p o r t C r e w N eeded !
August We are on the lookout for a support crew for one of the entrants from Darwin. For a better un-
derstanding of the event the link to the site is here http://desertchallenge.org/ and more specifi-
4th - Club Meeting - PGFC cally the link to the life of the support crew is here http://desertchallenge.org/crew/ and a day in
the life of a rider http://desertchallenge.org/a-typical-day/ and of course there is the Facebook
presence which is a bit more active this year http://www.facebook.com/SimpsonDesertBikeChal-
September lenge/
1st - Club Meeting - PGFC This event is taking place annually for over 30 years and this year we had the unenviable task
of cancelling due to Covid but next year will be bigger and better. From a fundraising point we
Father’s Day Brunch - Date TBC have been supporting the Royal Flying Doctor Service and have raised over $300,000 during
our association with them. We are often ased to provide support crews for riders some from
overseas who are unable to provide their own for whatever reason. As a general rule the event
October is cost neutral for the support crew and is a great opportunity to experience the Simpson Deser
as part of a mobile village with a great social camaraderie amongst everyone. The event starts at
6th - Club Meeting - PGFC Purni Bore with a compulsory pre event update on the 27th September and culminates at Birds-
ville on the 2nd October with a dinner, prize giving and much hilarity. Everyone stays the ight at
Birdsville and head off the next day. Tp get to Purni Bore I generally stop at Mt Dare hotal and
November fill up with fuel and a last good meal (that I dont have to cook) and then head off to Purni Bore.
This would probably be the best approach from Darwin as well I guess.
1st - Club Meeting - PGFC
TLCC Darwin Christmas Celebrations - Date TBC The rider needing support is
Robert Cooper
Cheif Executive Officer
Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation
December ceo@larrakia.com
Orphans Christmas - Date TBC M 0429 696 689
Thanks and regards
Richard Dodd
President - Simpson Desert Bike Challenge
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March Club Meeting
A spectacular meeting last night with a huge thanks to our
Sponsor ARB Darwin for hosting us, providing our monthly
charity prizes and for a product talk on the new slide kitchen
draws!
https://www.arb.com.au/stores/arb-darwin/
Winners for the night!
Bernie Holland - Butchers Award Winner
Who took himself on a small detour and managed to get him self bogged
and self recovered twice and thought he could keep his exciting little adven-
ture a secret!. Not on our watch! Prize sponsored by ARB Darwin.
Trix Trojan - Members Badge Draw Meat Tray Winner
Jacqui Bracey - CanTeen Raffle Winner - who scored a Camp
Jaffle maker provided by our sponsor ARB Darwin.
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April Club Meeting May Club Meeting
Thanks everyone for another great monthly club meeting, we heard tales from our
We hope everyone enjoyed their Easter break as much as we did! Here’s
adventurers who have been out and about exploring our big beautiful backyard
a snapshot from our latest April Club meeting. and were jealous!
Now that the dry season is well and truly upon us we would like to ask our mem-
Winners for the night! bers to put their hands up to run a club trip if possible. Don’t worry if your 4wd
Gary Huckel - Butchers Award Winner - Who managed to forget he has never left the bitumen before as you will get our full support and help in pick-
had a date night planned and instead came to a Club Social Event! We ing the right location with a suitable grade level for beginners. One of our expe-
admire your dedication to the TLCC! rienced members will run you through the procedures of starting a trip, planning,
and preparing for an awesome adventure. Get in contact and we can talk about
some beautiful locations to explore.
Bill Hayes - Members Badge Draw Meat Tray Winner Thank you to Baydon Fawcett for your product review on the Thuraya XT- Lite
Satellite Phone. If you’d like more info or would like to give us your own product
Tania Townley - CanTeen Raffle Winner - who scored a $75 Gift review on equipment that works well and has your recommendations just flick us a
Voucher provided by our sponsor Anaconda Darwin. pm!
Also a big thank you from Chris and Stacey on their very first night of taking over
management of the PGFC bar, your patience was appreciated as they learnt some
new bartending skills and googled their way through the drinks list lol.
WINNERS FOR THE NIGHT!
Stuart Wright - Butchers Award Winner - For breaking the electrics plug off his
camper trailer last dry season and forgetting about it. Then taking 2 trips away
before finally fixing it this year.
Peter Hill - Members Badge Draw Meat Tray Winner
Debra Maynard - CanTeen Raffle Winner - Portable Expresso Coffee maker thanks
to Anaconda Darwin.
18 19TEN PIN BOWLING
JOINT CLUB EVENT
Together with the Top End 4wd Club our TLCC members
enjoyed a great night of friendly competition with a game of
Ten Pin Bowling!
A big thank you to the Top End 4WD club for not only
inviting us along but organising the night for us!
20 21PALMERSTON GAME FISHING CLUB Tickled Pink Catering Menu
Our great friends over at the Palmerston Game Fishing Club are very excited
to welcome Mick & Effie from Tickled Pink Catering who have taken over the
Baitcaster’s bistro!
Tickled Pink Catering will be serving up all of your old favourites along with
weekly specials to tantalise your taste buds.
With a huge range of food for the kids, no one in the family will go hungry.
Check out the attached menu!
The bar and bistro are open from 6:30pm with the Member’s draw and raffles
taking place at 8:00pm.
Head down every Friday night to enjoy the best family friendly club in
Palmerston.
22 23Upcoming Trips!
Destination: Destination: Croc Falls
Coober Pedy to Darwin via Binns Track, Oodnadatta,
(Darwin Cup Weekend - Picnic Day Holiday)
Dalhousie Springs, Mt Dare, Old Ghana Heritage Trail,
Lambert Centre of Australia and Chambers Pillow.
Trip Leader = Stuart Wright
Trip Leader: Departure Date & Time = Saturday 31st July 8:30am
Chris Blackham-Davison Meeting Location = Noonamah United Petrol Station
Departure Date & Time - Expected Return Time = Monday 2nd August, 3pm
Depart Sunday 27th June, - Darwin Wednesday 30
Description of Activities = 4wd track entry to secluded
June - Coober Pedy camp site along a river. Hiking, a dip in the water,
Meeting Location:Opp Shell Coober Pedy Roadhouse
relaxing with friends
Expected Return Time: Monday 14th July on time to
join the Club trip to Litchfield or finish up in Darwin Trip Grade = Grade 4
Description of Activities Camping, 4wd, swimming Suggested Fuel Usage = Full tank
Trip Grade Up to 3 Special Requirements = Need to be self sufficient, no
Suggested Fuel Usage Total distance estimated to be amenities. Trip Subject to Permit Approval
4000 but there will be regular stop for fuel when re- Suitable for Trailers = Not suitable for trailers
quired. Trip Leader Email = sktswright@gmail.com
Special Requirements Camping Gears, or book a
Trip Leader Phone = 0428893585
room. Part of the Tracks are not suitable for Trailer
and caravan Minimum Recovery Equipment Required = Rated re-
covery points Front & Rear, Snatch strap and shackles.
Trip Leader Email deafncrazy@gmail.com
Trip Leader Phone 0427897170 (SMS) Permit Required = Yes. Please contact trip leader with
peoples names and car rego of those attending ASAP
Minimum Recovery Equipment Required snap strap
Permit
Required Desert Park for Dalhousie Springs.
Join us for part of or the whole of the trip. Please ad-
vise if you wish to do so.
24 25Lorella Springs
For the May School holiday Peta Jones and I went to Lorella as we had the Territorians Tourism Voucher. We had a
fantastic time. Lorella Springs is about 979 km from Darwin and it was a long trip. Disaster struck as soon we hit
the gravel on the final 140 km stretch of road! When we hit the gravel Chris decided to deflate the tires to make the
trip smoother – when he put the lid of the valve off he discovered that the valve was faulty. Luckily for him, he had a
spare set of tyres.
We had been told that the trip from Cape Crawford to Lorella was 4 hours due to the rough condition of the road. –
we were able to get there in 2 hours. We think it may be because Chris had a new set of driving lights which really
lit the road ahead of us up.
We finally arrived at 8.00 in the dark. We were pleased that we had booked a motel room for the first and the final
nights of our stay at Lorella.
We camped at the homestead for 4 nights on the first night we noticed that the board around the tool box on the
drawbar of the trailer had fallen off – however it was not loose!
We had a fantastic time, we did lots of swimming in waterfalls in many location including the Tawallah Pool. Wildfire
Gorge, Hanging Garden, Hidden Pools, Tear drop Falls and Rosie Rock Pool, We also did kayaking at Gateway Gorge,
flying fox swamp and Eagle Nest Billabong.
We also made a trip up to Nanny’s Retreat which was a trip on its own as the road had just been open up. We had
been told that there was a muddy section that was about 200 metres long and that we would have to make a detour
of 5 km though bush land to get to the other side. We were one of the first people to get through on the track.
We departed on the last day going back via Borroloola as we had heard that the petrol station in Cape Crawford
was selling limited diesel as the place was being sold and the old owner was trying to limit amount of stocks to have
available when the store is sold.
We believe that if Braydon had been there he would had been having a great time getting people out of boggy con-
ditions as we heard along the vine line that people were getting bogged in areas that they shouldn’t have been in as
the road was not open.
We stopped for an overnight stop in Katherine where we took a flight on a helicopter over Katherine Gorge. Upon
returning home to Darwin we discovered that the trailer tool box had got lose and we were just grateful that it had
not slipped off during the trip.
It was a fantastic trip and I would recommend if anyone wants to go there to go there especially at the beginning of
the Dry season as the waterfalls were flowing.
26 27Mary River Trip Saturday 1 May 2021
Mary River Trip May Day Long Weekend by Neale Townley
After a few little dramas on the Saturday morning, namely having to get a new
2nd Battery fitted to the Hilux before meeting at Maccas at 9am, we all met at
Coolalinga Maccas.
Who was all? Namely the Wright Tribe (Kylie, Trina, Scarlette and their
chauffeur Stuart) plus Tania and myself.
Gary Huckel messaged the day before and said he would meet us Mary River
Wilderness Retreat in the evening.
So off we went, with Stuart leading due to the fact the trailer did not have any
lights showing. Diagnosis at Maccas found no trailer plug, which Stuart freely
admitted he hadn’t gotten around to fitting yet. FYI full story came out at the
Club meeting for which he won the Butchers Award.
We arrived at Mary River Wilderness Retreat around 10:30am ish, and pro-
ceeded to set up camp. The retreat was very packed for the long weekend, fuller
than I was expecting. We then spent the afternoon, sipping beverages, chilling
and gas bagging.
After such a hectic day about 10pm ish we all decided to head to bed, whilst
I wandered up to the toilets before sleep, and who should I find driving down
was Gary, he only recognised the wonderful Club Shirt I was wearing lol, so I
told him where we were camped, and he went to setup his camp.
Sunday morning was a lazy wake up and get up. Breakfast was had before
we all set off, with Gary riding with the Wrights, to have a look at the tourist
sites. That being Couzens Lookout and Rockhole before wandering up to Shady
Camp where we had lunch under a tree in the camping area. After lunch we
made our way back to camp after relieving a fallen tree of about 3m of its limbs
for the fire that night.
The party ventured down the road for dinner to the reopened Bark Hut Inn,
where we enjoyed several pizzas between us. Then followed a quiet evening sit-
ting around the camp fire was had by all, listening to music courtesy of Gary
until we all went to bed at Various times.
Monday arrived and we all slowly packed up and made our separate ways back
to Darwin. Overall a quiet weekend, and unfortunately the tracks were not
open but always next time.
Neale Townley.
28 29Adelaide River Old Coach Road
Awesome club trip yesterday exploring the Adelaide River region as the
first vehicles to complete the track after what many would agree was a well
needed wet season!!
Surprisingly not as much water as we expected, but that didn’t disappoint
us with 2 water crossings, two boggings (one self extraction after repairing
some electrical issues), and many thousands of grass seeds. Some track build-
ing and winching of trees was needed at the creek crossing which we expect-
ed but we all made it unscathed.
I’ll leave the majority of detail for the next club meeting so as not to give too
much away.... there’s a solid butchers award nomination coming up!!
Departed Noonamah servo at 815 and hit the track once we aired down at
920. Landed on the Daly river road at 615 and made our way back to D-
town. Great trip and just the beginning of many more club events for the dry
season!! Apologies for the short notice for those who weren’t able to change
plans in time, but stay tuned for more adventures of our great land planned
to be released soon.
30 31Mothers Day - Gunn Pt.
Nothing like last minute plans, especially when it includes
Beach, bubbles, sunsets and good friends! A great arvo was
held for Mothers Day at Gunn Point beach with the Moth-
ers enjoying bubbles while the Dad’s of the group sorted the
BBQ and kids!
Thanks to everyone who came and enjoyed a great Sunday
arvo at thebeach with us!
32 33The Cooking Corner! Lamb, gravy and cheese in
the Jaffles Iron? Too easy!
Thanks for the pic Mickey!
Smores? Anyone? Credit : Mickey Barratt.
Nothing like a quick and easy
smore with a snowball centre!
Couldnt get any easier than this....
Thanks Hannah for sharing your
cooking hack! - Cherry Tomatoes
- Feta
- Seasonings of your choice
Place in the oven @ 180* for
30min.
Quick and delicious Lamb Yiros! Garnish with whatever tickles your
oregano!!
Jazz it up with some lettuce and
tomato if your keen.. Took a
total of 15 minutes to make!
34 35notice board
TR I P LEA DER ’S G UIDE
AGM REMINDER
1st September 2021 @ Palmerston Game Fish Club FO R SHO RT TR I P S
With the AGM fast approaching its time to think about how you
you can help out our great club by volunteering on the
committee! This is a great opportunity to learn some new skills
whilst supported by the team.
All positions from President down are available to nominate for,
please get your nominations in to the Club Secretary by August 25 LEADING TRIPS IS AN IMPORTANT TASK THAT CLUB MEMBERS UNDERTAKE. THIS GUIDE
2021. HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO HELP TRIP LEADERS UNDERSTAND THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A
TRIP LEADER. CONTACT THE TRIPPING-UP COORDINATOR WITH ANY QUERIES.
Initial Interest & Trip Coordination involved (usual locations include Reidy’s Lur- es for east-
bound (Arnhem Hwy) trips and McDonalds Coolalinga
SHIRT RESTOCK · Contact Tripping-up coordinator (tripping@tlccdar-
win.com.au) or any member of the tripping-up commit-
or Noonamah United for southbound trips)
The TLCC website store has been updated with the Club Shirts tee if you are interested in running a trip. · Give briefing at start of trip as per the Trip Briefing
(next page)
back in stock! · Discuss the trip concept and location, if previous trips
have been run in this area and if there are any electronic · Fill in the trip form including names and vehicle regis-
Short Sleeve and Long Sleeve for Kids, Women and Men have maps, trip summary sheets or other useful information. trations of participants; you may elect to ask indi- vidu-
als on arrival at the meeting point to complete the form
2 different versions now available, one with mesh and one with- · Check whether preparation is required for trip (eg per- for you. A clipboard is useful for this.
mits, keys, advance recon). Your committee member will
out. Both are now a lighter material for the Darwin and Territory assist you in this requirement. · Ask for a nomination to write a trip report and ask
lifestyle. · Fill in the on-line Trip Proposal Form (http://www.
them to submit their report to editor (editor@tlccdar-
win.com.au) by the following weekend.
Buy them from the store on the website and pick them up at the tlccdarwin.com.au/trips.html). This will automatically
email the Tripping Coordinator who will then ensure an · Remind and encourage people who are taking photos
next club meeting, or earlier can be arranged. email is sent out to all club members with trip de- tails: that the club has both Photobucket and Facebook sites
to upload photos for all to share.
* Meeting time, date, place duration *
· Arrange for someone to record GPS track of trip and
* Trip destination send to the Information Manager (infoman@tlccdarwin.
com.au) by the following weekend.
* Trip grade and description
MEMBERSHIPS * Vehicle requirements
Completion and Return
A friendly reminder that Club membership renewals are fast * Trip Leader contact name, phone number, email
· Contact the Tripping-up Coordinator to advise safe
arrival home
approaching! * What to bring (eg overnight gear, recovery equipment
· Complete the Post Trip form (http://www.tlccdar-
etc) Meeting Point and Departure
win.com.au/post_trip_report.html) which will then
· Meeting times and location should be organised at a be emailed automatically to the Secretary (secretary@
convenient location for people travelling from different tlccdarwin.com.au)
locations and a time to suit the amount of travel/trip
36 37T R IP BR IEF I N G & SA F E T Y REA DY TO G O ?
THIS IS A GUIDELINE TO WHAT SHOULD BE DISCUSSED AND ORGANISED AT THE MEETING Before the trip:
POINT, ALSO ADDITIONAL POINTS THAT WILL HELP TO ENSURE THAT ALL PARTICIPANTS Obtain maps. If possible recce the trip and ask someone who has
HAVE AN ENJOYABLE AND SAFE TRIP. done it before.
On the day:
Conduct a trip briefing, nominate scribe for the trip report., arrange
• Tail End Charlie to be appointed * All vehicles must carry their own recovery equipment convoy positions including Tail End Charlie.
consistent with the grade of the trip including: tow strap,
• UHF channel 10 normally used snatch strap, shovel and hand or electric winch
• All vehicles to observe road rules * Rated recovery points must be fitted to all vehicles front and
rear.
Trip Briefing:
• Leave minimum three seconds to between each vehicle at
least double this in wet weather or difficult conditions
Check all present, introduce yourself, new members, visitors, etc.
• All trip participants are to comply with the directions of the
trip leader or the appointed recovery coordinator unless safety Describe trip in general and describe any difficult or specific points
• Each vehicle is to maintain position in the convoy and not
pass trip leader
would be compromised. Any member observing an unsafe in detail and planned stops.
practice or unsafe equipment has the responsibility to alert the
• Vehicles leaving convoy to inform Tail End Charlie trip leader or recovery coordinator who is to halt the recovery
operation until the practice or equipment is made safe.
• At intersections and obstacles each vehicle must indicate and
• All drivers are responsible for their passengers
Important:
ensure the vehicle behind has negotiated the intersection or
obstacle before proceeding If you have suggested trips or would like to lead a trip, please see the
• Members inviting visitors on trips are responsible for them
• On steep/slippery hills, vehicle in front to reach crest before
trip coordinator at the next general meeting. These are held on the
following vehicles commences climb or descent
• Members and visitors attending Club activities will abide by
the decisions and directions of the trip leader for the safety of
first Wednesday of every month.
• In river crossings, where possible, no two vehicles to be in those attending, in respect of route to be taken, convoy pro-
water at the same time cedure, fire precautions, care and respect of private property
• Gates to be left as found
and dangerous weapons and materials.
Convoy procedures:
Members are discouraged from taking dogs on club trips. The
For recoveries: Trip Leader may allow dogs however: Trip leader to appoint “Tail End Charlie” and UHF Channel 10. Ob-
* Trip leader to appoint a recovery leader * Dogs must not be taken into restricted areas such as national serve road rules at all times. Leave at least 4 vehicle lengths between
parks, unless approval has been sought from the landowner/ you and the vehicle in front. All vehicles are responsible for the fol-
* Safety to be highest priority National Parks
lowing vehicle at turn offs, road crossings, and negotiating obstacles.
* No one to be no less than 1 1⁄2 lengths away from snatch * The animal must be under control at all times
straps and winch cables Always maintain convoy position, except in unavoidable circum-
* The owner of the animal accepts sole responsibility for the
* All trip participants have the responsibility to ensure that animal and its actions stances. No vehicle is to pass the Trip Leader unless in an emergency.
any recovery equipment used during recovery operations on
a club trip is designed, manufactured and rated for recovery * TLCC Darwin will in no way be held liable for any damages
Vehicles leaving a 4WD convoy for any reason must inform the Trip
purposes. All equipment used is to be stamped or carry the caused by or any actions taken by the animal. Leader and “Tail End Charlie.”
manufacturers tag stipulating the safe recovery rating of the
item of equipment.
38 39TR I P G RA D E O FFROA D
A GRADING SYSTEM OF LEVELS 1-5 IS USED TO ASSIST MEMBERS IN DE- CIDING WHICH
TRIPS THEY WOULD EN- JOY AND WHICH GRADE SUITS THE DRIVERS EXPERIENCE AND
Hill Climbs:
ABILITY. THIS SYSTEM OF GRADING IS A GUIDE ONLY AND MAY CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER
When climbing a 4WD hill allow vehicle in front to get over the crest of
CONDITIONS. THE TRIP LEADER SHOULD BE CONSULTED IN SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES.
the hill before you attempt to follow.
Grade 1:
Very easy with little if any 4X4 involvement. Will usually consist of a River Crossing:
scenic tour or an easy trip to a camp and/or towing unlikely. No two vehicles should be in the water at any one time.
Properties:
Grade 2: All gates are to be left as found!
A relatively moderate 4X4 trip with winching and/or towing unlikely.
Recoveries:
In the event of a recovery or accident, the Trip Leader to appoint a
Grade 3: “Recovery Boss.” Vehicles to keep well clear of operation. When winches
A medium 4X4 trip which requires cautions whilst driving.
or snatch straps are being used, all persons are to stand well clear of cables
Winching and/or towing should not be required.
and straps (at least 1.5 lengths, total cables and straps in use, in all direc-
tions is recommended), or remain in own vehicle. If you require the
vehicle in front to stop, use radio, switch lights on and off or use horn.
Grade 4: All drivers are responsible for their passengers at all times. Visitors on
A moderately difficult 4X4 trip with some winching and/or towing club trips are the responsibility of the people who invited them, but the
almost a certainty. Trip Leader should make sure that all visitors are conversant with these
convoy procedures.
Grade 5: All vehicles must carry their own recovery equipment, consistent with
An extremely difficult 4X4 trip. Participants must be experienced at the grade of the trip, which should consist of towing rope, strap, winch or
travelling over difficult terrain. Winching and/or towing will tirfor etc., and shovel.
definitely be required and participants must have all their own
recovery equipment. Trip Leader may make any other conditions for his particular trip at his
own discretion. He must inform all participants of his intentions before
Remember to lock and unlock your hubs! leaving.
Your vehicle should be fitted with towing points, painted yellow front
and rear.
40 41E NJ OY A N D B E SA F E ! For sale
THESE ARE OBJECTS, PARTS & ACCESSORIES, EVEN CARS
AND TRAILERS FOR SALE BY OUR TLCCDARWIN
MEMBERS.
IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING FOR SALE AND WOULD LIKE
TO SHARE IT WITH THE CLUB, SEND A DESCRIPTION AND
PICTURES TO EDITOR@TLCCDARWIN.COM.AU AND IT WILL
BE POSTED IN THE NEXT E-MAG.
YOU CAN ALSO POST IT ON THE TLCCDARWIN FACEBOOK
42 43Committee Members
-President: Mickey Barratt
-General Committee Member: Mark Bailey
-Vice President: Neale Townley
-General Committee Member: Chris Blackham-Davidson
-Public Officer: Terry Maynard
-General Committee Member: Dennis McAndrew
-Secretary: Duncan Harrison
-General Committee Member: [vacant]
-Treasurer: Eric Boyle
-Trip Committee Member: [vacant]
-Fellowship Officer: Stacey Fawcett
-Trip Committee Member: [vacant]
-Trip Coordinator: Stuart Wright
-Trip Committee Member: Mickey Barratt
-Social Coordinator: Stacey Fawcett
-Training Committee Member: [vacant]
-Editor: Stacey Fawcett & Chris Blackham-Davison
-Training Committee Member: [vacant]
-Web Manager: Graeme Steer
-Training Committee Member: [vacant]
-Information Manager: Graeme Steer
-Social Committee Member: [vacant]
-Social Media Coordinator: Stacey/Mickey
-Social Committee Member: [vacant]
-Training Coordinator:Tighe McIntyre
-4WDNT Delegate: Baydon Fawcett
-Club Historian: Derek McCarthy
-4WDNT Delegate: Tony Virgen
-Property Officer: [vacant]
-4WDNT Delegate: Mickey Barratt
-Merchandise Officer: [vacant]
-4WDNT Delegate: Tighe McIntyre
-4WDNT Delegate: Mark Bailey
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