Rendlesham 2, Suffolk
20th – 21st February 2016
Supported by Royal Canin
Entries Close: Received by 8th February 2016
Mushers’ Meeting: 8.15 am
Rig Inspection: From 7.45 am
Start Times: Saturday – 9.00 am / Sunday – 8.30 am (no Alaskan style starts)
Classes: B, C, E, E2* D, D2*, 2-4 dog Veterans, Bike-jor, Scooter, J1, J2 (NB. Veteran class is a mixture of 2, 3 and 4 dog teams where the average age of the team is 7 and over) * If numbers allow. If we receive insufficient entries then E2 class will take priority as this can accommodate 2 and 3 dog teams.
Distance: B and C: approx 3.5 – 3.8 miles; E, E.2, D and D.2: approx 2.5 – 3.2 miles Veterans and Bike-jor: approx 1.5 – 2.5 mile Juniors and Scooter: approx 1 – 1.5 mile ALL DISTANCES WILL BE DEPENDENT ON TEMPERATURES/HUMIDITY NB. Rendlesham Forest will be undergoing some major harvesting works during 2015/2016 so all distances will be according to what areas/trails we are able to use as dictated by the FC.
Draw: Sat: Random Draw / Sun: Reverse Seeded
Award Ceremony: Near the Finish as soon as possible after the last race
Race Organisers: Dean and Dawn Aslett 07810 033481
Veterinary Contact: Ryder-Davies & Partners, 18 Grundisburgh Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Tel: 01394 380083
Nearest Hospital: A&E Ipswich, IP4 5PD. Tel: 01473 712233
Amenities: Portaloo will be provided. Gerry’s catering van will be in attendance.
Trails: Those of you who have raced Rendlesham before will be aware of the near-perfect trail conditions even after heavy rain. The venue offers grass trails with sandy stretches. Dog boots will not be necessary but you might like to bring a compass and map for the many turns !!! Don’t let the many turns put you off, it keeps the dogs happy and adds to the fun of the Rendlesham Rally. Suffolk can be warm so trail distances may vary.
Directions: From the A14 take the A12 North (signed Lowestoft), after 7 miles, at roundabout, turn right, (signed Bawdsey B1152 and Rendlesham Forest Centre). Keep on road for approx. 2 miles, at roundabout turn left following Orford B1084. Stay on B1084 for approx. 4 miles. Entrance to forest will be on right. SHCGB signs from this point.
Accommodation: Tourist Information – 01394 382240 Ipswich Travelodge (18 miles from rally site)
Camping: The FC have very kindly agreed to let us stay overnight in the forest on both Friday and Saturday nights.