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What you should know about conservation

18 November 2011 Doug Norval

This article, written by Doug Norval (who is not a member), has been reproduced with his permission.

It gives some nice perspective on trying to mitigate the reputation the 4x4 industry has amongst environmental concerns.

In general 4x4 drivers are not looked on favourably by most conservation authorities (and I broadly include quad bikes whose riders are considered even worse) Conservation groups are extremely hesitant to talk to us and allow or invite us to get involved with their projects. This is purely as a result of bad faith on the part of 4x4 clubs and associations who have previously been involved and, quite frankly, STUFFED IT UP. Also the Beach ban and the strict enforcement of the environmental laws now on the Wild Coast, Namibia and Angola are as a result of the actions of a few bad apples in our community.

 

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Before the Trip

18 November 2011 Henk Bannink

Long distance travel is often daunting but a successful trouble free trip depend on the preparation you have done.  While your trip may not be marred by leaving a chair at home, nothing is worse than being stranded, especially when help is a long way away.  Here are some quick tips before you depart, but should you become immobile, the Bush Mechanics Guide can give you pointers on getting moving.

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The Intricacies of the Braai

18 November 2011 Ines Stoll

The great art of braaing starts with three men standing around a fire, sipping beer and staring at the meat on the braai, turning it backwards and forwards. They never leave it alone. They are just drawn to it like moths to a flame. The braai is a man-magnet. And since “Defending the Caveman” there hasn’t been a better portrayal of men’s ri(gh)tes. This happened last weekend at Beaverlac, a wonderful campsite in the Cederberg.

 

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Lion Attack at Tashinga - The Facts

28 June 2011 Rob Nixon
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This account of a lion attack at the Tashinga National Park appeared in the Zimbabwe Daily Mirror

I reproduce it to highlight the dangers of camping in open camp sites in Africa, but also the heroism when a group of people pull together to save a life. The victim is a family friend and I cannot begin to imagine the horror everyone went through.

Turbo Charge - Lion Attack at Tashinga

It was mid morning on a Sunday when the TurboCharge fleet of sixteen boats arrived at the Tashinga National Park at the mouth of the Ume River. We were greeted by the sight of a magnificent bull elephant in the camp calmly feeding himself. Our first mooring spot was too exposed to potential weather so we moved around the corner into a bay where the sight of previously buried garbage floating on the bank was very off putting. The water had come up to such a high level that previous garbage pits were now under water. Within minutes a gang of Turbochargers were collecting the rubbish and storing it in dustbin bags. There was no sign of any other people. We relaxed and marvel led at the tranquillity of the place and of how wonderful the campsite must have been in its day. There were ablution blocks that were still working and were clean and there were various campsites within the area.

 

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Two-way Radios for 4x4 Usage

28 June 2011 Eric Skeen
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I would like to present an “easy to follow” article on Two-Way Radios and Licensing procedure. In a short article such as this, one cannot present all, but hopefully enough to help clear some confusion. Some of this article has been culled from previous articles, I will try weed out the repetition as I go along.

 

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