Gosport District Scout Council

GOSPORT DISTRICT SCOUT FELLOWSHIP “KUDU” COMPETITION

24th-25th September 2005

The last Gosport District Kudu Competition was held in the autumn of 2004. Those who took part said they really enjoyed it and we'd like to take this opportunity to invite you to join us again because we've been asked to do another one. Hoorah!

If you don't know what a Kudu is it's basically a night hike starting from a secret location (all will be revealed nearer the time!) covering an undisclosed number of miles. Walking as part of a 4 person team you will navigate your way around the route stopping at a number of carefully calculated bases along the way. At each base you will take part in a range of challenging but fun activities where you will earn points for your team. At the end of the hike, having pitched before you left, your tent and sleeping bag will be waiting for you to take a power nap before the final part of the Kudu when you will all help to prepare breakfast for your team.

This year's event is nearly upon us, and we apologise for the short notice, but we would like as many of you to compete and enjoy yourselves on the evening of Saturday 24th September through to around midday on Sunday 25th September. These timings are approximate and more precise details are enclosed and are to follow, but please let your Explorer Leader know by Friday 16th September if you are interested in participating so that teams can be arranged. The cost will be £2 per person. If you would like further information then please do not hesitate to contact me. We hope you can make it and look forward to seeing you there!

HIKING GEAR TO BE PACKED PROPERLY IN RUCKSACK WITH PADDED
SHOULDERS - MARKS WILL BE GIVEN!

PER PERSON:

PER TEAM:

To be carried:

Pen/pencil
Whistle on a piece of string
Water bottle (full)
Sufficient hot/cold drinks
Packed meal for hike
Emergency rations (nuts & chocolate, boiled sweets, etc)
At least 1 big torch, spare batteries & bulb. (Additional small torches may also be carried)
Bivvy bag
Wrist watch with correct time
Neckerchief & woggle
Sturdy footwear, preferably walking boots – no trainers
Thick socks (or 2 pairs of thinner ones)
Warm clothing – no jeans
Full spare set of clothes – in a dustbin/carrier bag in rucksack
Wet weather gear/Waterproofs
Hi-visibility jacket/vest
Warm hat and gloves

To be left at start point:

Sleeping bag
Pyjamas (if required)
Blanket
Roll mat (if required)
Pillow (if required)
Wash kit

To be carried:

1 x OS map Explorer 119 – in waterproof cover (preferably 2 maps)
2 x Compasses
2 x Mobile phones (for emergency use on hike only)
First Aid kit – including plasters & dressings for blisters
Toilet roll

To be left at start point:

Tentage (pitched) for 4 people
Hike stove or Trangia
Spare gas cylinders (if required)
Set of billies/pans (if required)
Kettle (not electric!)
Matches (waterproof or waterproofed)
Breakfast ingredients – marks given for menu, presentation etc.
Any necessary cooking utensils (including tin opener)
Crockery & cutlery
Washing up liquid
Washing up bowl
Dish cloths/scourers
Drying up cloths