[dhanushs]

Hi ALL, The Dates are out!!.. The Wayanad Annual Monsoon Off-Roading - 2014, Organized by The Jeep Club Wayanad, in association with Wayanad Tourism Organization (WTO) on the occasion of SPLASH 2014 (Wayanad Monsoon Carnival)

Will be held on July 4th (Friday), 5th (Saturday) & 6th (Sunday)



This year, the Jeep Club Wayanad expects to deliver a better package in all departments (Accommodation, Track, Goodies, Competition, Party, Food etc.. ) In the meanwhile, we would appreciate any suggestions to better the whole process.

The price and registration details will be announced soon!


Cheers,

Dhanush

[dhanushs]

The Registrations for the Wayanad Annual Monsoon Offroading - 2014 @ Vythiti Village Resort, have STARTED!!!!....

Click here: http://goo.gl/ZG0W1Y to register for the event...



All participants are kindly requested to deposit the registration amount of 7500/- per head to the below mentioned account number as soon as possible..
(The charges includes: Two day stay (4th & 5th) along with Breakfast & Dinner in Vythiri Village Resort, with 5 star facilities. + Packed Lunch, Water & Refreshments on Trail. + Two Day Event Participation Charges + T Shirt & Other Goodies.)

(Please make the registrations ASAP. Entries limited to 75 vehicles, first come first serve)


Bank Details:

Account Name : "The Jeep Club Wayanad"
Account Number : 3256323994
Bank Name : Central Bank Of India
Branch Location : Kalpetta, Wayanad
IFSC Code : CBIN0284208

For Terms & Conditions, please click here: http://goo.gl/T9Sln

Email: info@jeepclubwayanad.com

Contact:

Dhanush : +91-90-48-220020
Sajan: +91-94-00-307932
Jinnu: +91-96-45-000001

Event Itinerary:

Friday, July 4th

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM : Registration
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM : Vehicle Scrutiny
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM: Dinner
Stay at Vythiri Village Resort Follows

Saturday, July 5th,

7:00 AM - 7:45 AM : Breakfast
8:00 AM : Vehicle Line up for flag-off at Vythiri Village Resort
8:30 AM : Flag Off & Offroading.
Lunch will be packed and provided in trail.
6:00 PM : Drive to Vythiri Village Resort
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Dinner and Cultural program
Stay at Vythiri Village Resort Follows

Sunday, July 6th,

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM : Breakfast
8:30 AM : Vehicle Line Up for Skill Drive at Vythiri Village Resort
9:00 AM : Flag Off for Skill Drive (Closed Circuit)
Lunch will be packed and provided in Location.
3:00 PM : Prize Distribution

Related Link: http://www.wayanadsplash.com/

[dhanushs]

Some Recce Pics..

This year too we are trying to make the track 80% slush, 10% rock and 10% water.

























Exiting the track. This video will give you an idea of how dense the vegetation is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdFw...ature=youtu.be

[dhanushs]

Hi Guys, some important points to consider during the Wayayanad Annual Monsoon Offroading - 2014.

• The Event Venue is "Vythiri Village Resort - Vythiri, Wayanad". Reporting time is 2:00 PM, July 2014
• Only 4X4 vehicles with NDMS/MUD terrain tyres and low range gear box are allowed for the event, AWD vehicles with no low range gearbox, are NOT allowed. The minimum Width for tyres are 7 inches..
• Seat belts are compulsory. On the 2nd day Skill Drive, Helmets and Seatbelts are compulsory.
• Roll Cage for Jeeps/Gypsies are mandatory for the event.
• Self Recovery Equipped vehicles (Winch, High Lift Jack etc..) are highly recommended.
• Tow Rope & D-Hook (2 Nos) and proper and easily accessible Towing Points in the front & Back are compulsory & mandatory.
• Alcohol Consumption or even carrying it in the vehicle is strictly prohibited.
• The event will be conducted in heavy rain and thick rain forest terrain infested with leches. so, carry adequate protection gear .
• Cutoff date for the registration is: 30th June, 2014, or 75 Vehicles. Whichever is earlier.

[Jaggu]

Super stuff this! Unfortunately this time also i was to miss this.....

........... decided i would not!

I am driving down in my car from CBE to Wayanad on 4th evening, and will hop in with BLR boys for the event. Please keep my dinner and room ready!

[dhanushs]

A Humble reminder,

All, participants who have registered online, are requested to please bring their payment details, at the time of the counter registration, on 4th of July.

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Jaggu, will keep your spot blocked!

[phkr19]

Hello,
Any Bangaloreans with whom I can tag along?
Please let me know so that I can pay the registration fees.

Thank you.

[khan_sultan]

Originally Posted by phkr19

Hello,
Any Bangaloreans with whom I can tag along?
Please let me know so that I can pay the registration fees.

Thank you.

There will be some 20+ vehicles going from bangalore to this event. However, it will be difficult for anyone to take you for an "outstation" event unless they know you well enough. If this were a local event it would have been easy for you to join in. Hope you understand.

[desertfox]

Seems to be a good event with some really scenic terrain.

Would love to be there but unfortunately Bangalore is so far off!

My best wishes to all participants.

Drive safe. Have fun. Keep the trail clean. Dispose all garbage in a responsible manner. Leave behing nothing but your tyre prints.

P.S. Dhanush - How will you ensure all 75 participating vehicles have roll cages ?
Very few, heavily off road prepared vehicles have them.

[phkr19]

Originally Posted by khan_sultan

There will be some 20+ vehicles going from bangalore to this event. However, it will be difficult for anyone to take you for an "outstation" event unless they know you well enough. If this were a local event it would have been easy for you to join in. Hope you understand.

Thank you for letting me know. Will make it for the local events if any, happening in the near future.
Have fun!

[jmvivek]

I was not sure until day before yesterday whether I could make it for this event. Land up in Chennai and do some frantic calls Dhanush and my BODA friend to arrange logistics and get set for Wayanad.

A last minute medical emergency @ home and all plans quashed.

Dhanush and team,Wish you guys a wonderful time @ Wayand.

I guess my jeep has to wait till BAOTR to have me back to active offroading.

Cheers

[desertfox]

What about the trip report and pictures for this event ? I am sure there would be plenty.

How did the Thars cope with the off road sections ?

[dhanushs]

Hi All,

My Special thanks to BODA team & others from Bangalore, Arka & Team from Chennai, Team-Bhp, Mysore Guys, KTM Jeepers, Tamil Nadu Offroaders, Thirunelveli Team, Coorg Guys, Cochin Team, Mangalapuram Jeepers, Hyderabad Offroaders, SUV guys, and all other participants for all the support you've given to make the Wayanad Annual Monsoon Offroading - 2014 a HUGE SUCCESS!!!...

Thank you for all the wishes that you've given us. I'm glad that you are all happy.

Will post more details soon.

Regards,

Dhanush

Some Pics:

[desertfox]

Awesome mud terrain, now some of you can try out the Indian vehicles category at the Rainforest event in Goa!

Was this pit specially dug up for the mud challenge by an advance team ? I am sure Thars with those low mounted rear number plates would have had trouble here.

Was the rule roll cages for all 75 participants strictly imposed ?

[dieselbelly]

Quodos to the JEEP CLUB WAYANAD for having sucessfully organised one more OTR at Wayanad.

The outstanding part of the event was the awesome accomodation and food / party at the Vyithri Village resort, a proper 3 or 4 star facility with beautiful rooms, lovely food and a great party at the resort on saturday night.
It felt we were in there for a proper holiday in pampered 5 star luxury and not for an OTR where normally drinking water and covered toilets were a luxury.

That said, the 1st day trail was held at a cul-de-sac with one path of around 1.5 kms for both entry and exit. Further the trail cut out for us at the end of the path was in a loop fashion which means that it could not hold more 20-25 vehicles at a time. The next batch could go in only after full exit of the previous batch.

This made us wait from 10 am to 2.30 pm outside the trail till our batch was allowed in. The participants who completed before us said that it was a tame trail " one could do in 2wd". This was a disappointment, but to our luck, it rained heavy for just 30 mins, which converted the trail to a proper rainforest slush challenge where even easy small inclines were difficult hard ones by the end of the day.

Enjoyed to the fullest and expecting even better next year!
Ashok from BODA