Introduction Trip #2 Watagans

[Dru]

This is a stock jeep trip, SJC-style. :smile-new: Established club members are most welcome, to help with any potential new members.

Visitors - if you are interested, just register at the forum (no cost for that) then post your interest below. :encouragement:

General: Consider this an introduction to the main access routes through the 4WD playground north of Sydney. Kerry and I have been gradually adding interesting off-piste bits, so I hope it's fun for everyone.

Where: Watagans

When: Saturday 25th November 2017

Meet: M1 Motorway services traveling North, just past Wyong. On Google it's called F3 Wyong North bound (Twin Servos). There is a Macca's and a healthy fast food as well.

Time: 8:00 am for 8:30 departure. Please be fueled and fed.

Grade: C Grade - easy.

Generally graded trails. Most of the route on our Navigation tool shows speeds of 20 km/h. Not a lot of low range though we might add a couple of "off piste" alternates - just because we can. Generally the track conditions are similar to Black Fellows Hand Trail in Newnes.

The Watagans are famous for mud. Not much we can do about that but we are carefully avoiding all known major bog hole challenges, just can't guarantee you wont need to wash your Jeep afterwards. Likewise for overgrown scratchy bushes - we are avoiding all known scratchy tracks, just can't guarantee it. Wave Rock entry may have some small wet spots and branches, still C grade and definitely worth it.

Requirements: Radio, food/drink of choice, camera. Full fuel tank. If you have recovery gear please pack it - no need to race out and purchase if you don't have any yet. Stock Jeeps are fine. Regarding Radio - convoy communications are a must. We have a hand held UHF which we use for spotting which can be used, but we really need everyone on the club Channel. See what you can do to help us out.

This run is limited to: 10

Contact: Dru Spork 0419 855 121 (tel:0419 855 121)

Attending:

1. dru: Dru'n'Kerry: JK
2. Hitesh: Hitesh: JKU
3. Khabbazeh: Khaled & Diana: WK2
4. Afiq: Afiq: JK
5. chips: Danny: JK
6. flatfender: Ian: Classic
7. Richhenning: Rich: JKU
8. StewartV: Stewart: JKU
9.?: Dan: TBC
10: Martin

List closed


Dru'n'Kerry

[Hitesh]

Hi Dru - could you please put us down for this trip.. can't make the Oct date at this stage ... JKU. When do you think we would be heading back out of there?


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[Dru]

Hi Dru - could you please put us down for this trip.. can't make the Oct date at this stage ... JKU. When do you think we would be heading back out of there?


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Hitesh. I doubt you would understand how frustrating a query like this is. So, Generally we would see a perfect day having the whole crew airing up with enough time to be back home in Sydney in daylight. Shit happens though.

Mate, if you have something important on that night, don't come. Basic. Easy.

If you want to play, I'm happy to guide.

Please confirm your interest.

[Hitesh]

Cool [emoji41] ... happy to play ... was just trying to get an indication of timing that's all. Looking forward to another awesome day out with you guys.


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[Dru]

All good Hitesh, locked in.

Dru

[Khabbazeh]

Hi Dru,
If this is graded C I would assume it’s WK2 friendly? If so please add us up to this trip (Khaled & Diana)
Thanks!


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[Dru]

Hi Dru,
If this is graded C I would assume it�s WK2 friendly? If so please add us up to this trip (Khaled & Diana)
Thanks!


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WK2 are absolutely fine. This C grade does not have any specific pinch points(challenge points above the grade). Most of the distance travelled is on are graded trails, though we pick up some side trails to keep interest up. We had WK2s last year that went fine. Nothing of course is without any risk, but this trail is specifically for stock Jeeps.

I've got you on the list!


Dru'n'Kerry

[Khabbazeh]

WK2 are absolutely fine. This C grade does not have any specific pinch points(challenge points above the grade). Most of the distance travelled is on are graded trails, though we pick up some side trails to keep interest up. We had WK2s last year that went fine. Nothing of course is without any risk, but this trail is specifically for stock Jeeps.

I've got you on the list!


Dru'n'Kerry

Great, see you in November then :)


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[Afiq]

Hi Dru,

Newbie here. I have a stock 2015 JK. My wife and I would love to participate in the introduction for this date.

Afiq

[Dru]

List updated. :smile-new:

[Afiq]

Cheers mate. See you then :encouragement:

[chips]

YES please put me down Dru. Danny Jk

[Dru]

Thanks Danny.

Dru

[Flatfender]

It's about time I had a run off road again! Book me in if there is still room Dru.

Thanks
Ian W.

[Dru]

It's about time I had a run off road again! Book me in if there is still room Dru.

Thanks
Ian W.

Brilliant Ian. List updated.

[RedJK]

Hi Dru. Brand new member here. Please lock me in for Watagans - 25th Nov. Thank you.
Regards,
Rajiv (RedJK)

[Dru]

Hi Dru. Brand new member here. Please lock me in for Watagans - 25th Nov. Thank you.
Regards,
Rajiv (RedJK)

All good, and welcome! List updated.

[Dru]

Richard Henning is on this trip as well - may take lead. Thanks Rich!

Dru'n'Kerry

[BILTJK]

It was a pleasure meeting you guys in the lat meeting and seeing you at the 4WD expo. I would love to join you guys on this trip but gets in the way. Is there any Sunday trips coming up?

[Dru]

It was a pleasure meeting you guys in the lat meeting and seeing you at the 4WD expo. I would love to join you guys on this trip but gets in the way. Is there any Sunday trips coming up?

Sundays tend to depend on the particular trip leader. Generally for Kerry and I, when we do day trips our habit is to run them on a Saturday. This leaves Sunday for jet blasting the jeep and generally putting things away.

There will certainly be other trips however, and there are plenty of club members who can run trips.

Check the club calander in terms of trip schedules. I do try to keep this up to date.

All the best.

Dru'n'Kerry

[StewartV]

Hi Dru. I'll put myself down for this one as well. Cheers. Stewart


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[Dru]

Stewart, good chance to see a bit of the key access routes to the Watagans.

List updated.

[Qaanita]

Hi Dru,
Would love to be added to the reserve list please in case you have anyone opt out :)

P.s with a JK

[Dru]

Hi Dru,
Would love to be added to the reserve list please in case you have anyone opt out :)

P.s with a JK

Reserve list started!

Dru'n'Kerry.

[H2Micr0]

Hi, I am a new member to the Forum, and would love to be included.

I drive a 2007 Grand Cherokee with QD2 and A/T tyres, and have a little bit of wheeling experience in it.

I would look forward to meeting some fellow Jeep owners.

Cheers
Ben

[Dru]

Hi, I am a new member to the Forum, and would love to be included.

I drive a 2007 Grand Cherokee with QD2 and A/T tyres, and have a little bit of wheeling experience in it.

I would look forward to meeting some fellow Jeep owners.

Cheers
Ben

Hey Ben, you are on the reserve list.

Dru'n'Kerry

[H2Micr0]

Thank you sir.

Ben

[daniel.djuracic]

Can you please add me to the reserve list Dru?

Thanks,
Daniel - WK2

[Dru]

REQUEST:

We would like to keep these trips to 10 vehicles max, so we have opened up a third Intro trip for the week after - 2nd December. If you can help out by swapping over that would be a great help!

Thanks in advance



Dru'n'Kerry

[Qaanita]

Reserve list started!

Dru'n'Kerry.


Hey Dru, so bummed i wont be able to make it for this one (currently reserve #1)
Have the best time and thanks for posting the trip!
Qaanita

[RedJK]

Hi Dru,

Hope you're well. Due to unforeseen circumstance I will not be able to attend Watagans on the 25th Nov. Please offer my spot to another Jeeper.

Thanks

Rajiv
RedJK

[Dru]

Hi Dru,

Hope you're well. Due to unforeseen circumstance I will not be able to attend Watagans on the 25th Nov. Please offer my spot to another Jeeper.

Thanks

Rajiv
RedJK

Thanks for the heads up, Rajiv.

We’ll use this as an opportunity to run a size 10 convoy as originally intended.

[Dru]

Thought we'd reiterate the nature of the Watagans a little. It's hard to enter interesting areas without overgrown trails. Just something that comes with the Watagans. We've added Burnt Bridge Road to the trip, which means we start a bit closer to the meet up point. We still do Plank Hill which is somewhat, erm, verdant. :-)

Hopefully it all makes for an interesting trip.

Dru'n'Kerry

[Martin]

Have fun, guys!

[daniel.djuracic]

Hi Dru,

Unfortunately due to other commitments I am unable to attend tomorrow. Have a great trip!

Daniel

[Dru]

Have fun, guys!

Martin,. looks like there is space - if you are still up for it, see you tomorrow!


Dru'n'Kerry

[richhenning]

Thanks very much everyone for a super day. Really nice to meet new folk and huge thanks to Dru and Kerry for leading and organising.

Some pics here.......

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/oji1gnr0x56t2oa/AAAHUWJLwoG1pH4Gb6_VVqfna

[Hitesh]

Awesome trip ... great organisation, awesome support from Dru n Kerry and not forgetting Ian, Danny and Rich .. great fun day out with some interesting challenging bits. Thanks to everyone


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[Flatfender]

Thanks to Dru and Kerry again for a great day out . . . and to Rich for all the photos.

Ian W.

[Hitesh]

https://photos.app.goo.gl/almDoo3ZN49HVvQk1

Video of the drive.. should be able to download or view online


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[Dru]

Another great day out in jeeps. It is always special to have Ian on board with his classic Willy's. Three quarters of a century of Jeep technology on display, how good is that! An honest 75 years separating the oldest and newest jeep in this convoy. :encouragement:

I'm really hoping that Tian and Dianna enjoyed themselves, Kerry is keen to make sure that the Lady Jeep-Hers are looked after. Keep an eye out for a a Jeep-Hers day in the new year!

Big shout out to Martin - great to have some genuine internationals out on a Sydney Jeep Club trip - and Khaled - mate your line through the creek road cutting was just fabulous, perfect for the WK2. I learned something there.

Hitesh - hope we didnt disappoint with the "keeping something up my sleave"! Stewart, I suspect we need to get you out on a little more involved grades but I hope you enjoyed yourself.

Big thanks to the club "long term members" in Danny and Richard. The day wass much easier with your help, means we can enjoy oursleves that much more when there are other heads helping out.

Finally, thumbs up to Kerry looking after spotting and navigation. Strangely we did not get lost this time!


Dru'n'Kerry

[Khabbazeh]

Thanks to everyone for such a great trip! And assisting in getting the wk2 through obstacles safely :)
We had a fun day on the track..
Look forward to next trips!



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[Hitesh]

Thanks to everyone for such a great trip! And assisting in getting the wk2 through obstacles safely :)
We had a fun day on the track..
Look forward to next trips!



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Hey mate - how does the car look after a washhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171126/4595e717991d436bdef7cc5a5e6ee93b.jpg



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[Khabbazeh]

Hey mate - how does the car look after a washhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171126/4595e717991d436bdef7cc5a5e6ee93b.jpg



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“Almost” back to normal :) there are few scratches on the surface that would need some buffing (planned next week).. but apart from that all good :)


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[Martin]

Just got the picture from Watagans yesterday ready, had lots of fun, much appreciate the inspiring and look after from the club during the trip! That was great!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171126/8c2248bf74e8fbe95c98a51c141d60e2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171126/77758ac78d4bbac206dd107809f39cf6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171126/c3654b530318cd9eb4f31c3377c5a693.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171126/2d541b2b98aa2eb447a6097805ada4f4.jpg

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[Dru]

Fantastic photo's Martin. Great to have quality group pics.

:encouragement:

[Martin]

Fantastic photo's Martin. Great to have quality group pics.

:encouragement:Not a problem Dru, I am sure we will have more in the future[emoji2]

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[Khabbazeh]

Hey mate - how does the car look after a washhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171126/4595e717991d436bdef7cc5a5e6ee93b.jpg



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https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171203/839da2e676c7eb1aa6fbd5ead381e8cf.jpg

The after.. back to normal conditions after a good wash and little buff :)


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[Hitesh]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171203/839da2e676c7eb1aa6fbd5ead381e8cf.jpg

The after.. back to normal conditions after a good wash and little buff :)


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Nice work.


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