Thank you to the members that were able to assist at this event. Even though the weather was somewhat cool in a brisk Northerly breeze around 250 riders took part over this popular multi-distance pleasure horse ride.
We had a revised course which was covered well from the control location in the middle of the route. We also had to amend control arrangements due to the setting up of a caravan rally in the adjoining field which added some challenges and the use of a compact antenna arrangement.
Thank you to all the members that were able to assist at this event. We ran a good net on 2m with coverage easily on 5W from the control location.
Just over 200 riders took part on a cool but at times sunny day. A couple of riders decided to come off their horses but thankfully no major injuries.
Control station at the ride
Thanks to all group members that were able or on standby, to assist with the operations relating to the recent high tides.
In the end the Environment Agencies forecasting bought the initial flood warnings down to flood alerts on both the Fri AM and Fri PM tides. This did not trigger the planned precautionary evacuation in the Hunstanton, Heacham & Snettisham areas.
The forecasting was absolutely spot on for this part of our coast and although damaged in parts, the defences stopped serious flooding issues. Further tides in this current series of tides are not expected to cause a problem.
Thank you to members that were able to offer support for this activity. In the end due to changes in forecasts and weather the planned deployment did not take place. Members need to remain on standby as further activity is planned for the tides on Friday 13th Jan. Additional requests via email or text from Martin G4OKH.
