On Sunday 13 October in a convoy of 4 wheel drives, myself and 11 other enthusiastic club members departed from the club at 6am for a day of fun, sun and 4 wheel driving at Lancelin. A little over an hour later, we arrived. First point of call was the bakery for brekky and coffee then onto our induction. David and Rose Wilson (who ran this course) greeted us and the induction began. About an hour later after tyre pressure was let down radios installed, we were off. The fun was about to begin!!! As we entered the beach, David explained to each of us via the radios what he wanted us to do and how. We were off the fun was beginning. One by one we started. We were half way down the beach when all of a sudden we came to a halt. Someone had gotten bogged and I wasn’t the first one to do this as I thought I would be. Rose came back to tow them out but as soon as this was done, another 4 wheel drive needed assistance (not from our group). We continued on our way with each person in the vehicles taking turns having a go.
On the way back it was my turn. As my co-driver had gone with Rose, David became my passenger. With his guidance, I was off. Following the tracks of the other vehicles, I made it without getting stuck arriving to the applause of the others!! Next we learnt recovery and towing bogged vehicles out of trouble. After this, the day came to an end. I had so much fun and enjoyment doing this course especially with everyone that attended. We had a laugh, friendly banter along the way but most of all we all enjoyed ourselves. Much to the enjoyment of the others!!!! I had no voice by the end of the day. A big thank you must go the Glenn and his team from ISUZU UTE Wanneroo for loaning us the 4 wheel drives for the day. Sorry they got sandy Glenn!!! The next thank you is to Glenn and Rose for running the course. You both made it so much fun and enjoyable. Thank you to everyone that was involved. Well done.
Nat Godwin
