Collier Cup 2003 Round 1

04 April 2003

Five teams started this the first evening event of the season. The Tx was operated by Peter Bradley G3UJO using the new start on the Chiltern escarpment. The first Tx signal appeared very strong and most teams travelled onto the Oxford map near Stadhampton. By 8 pm dusk was coming in and the bearings appeared to cross in the area of the Bladons which has a wooded area to both sides. On reaching the village the Tx signal was weaker than before so made haste to the other side of the Bladons where G3UJO's car was found. Teams dashed up the track into a copse to find next transmission, back down track and across fields to a small stream where Peter was hidden. All five teams found Peter within 8 mins. A good chat was held in the nearby Pub.

Brian Bristow.

Position Competitor Finish
1 Alan Simmons 20:40:00
2 Peter Lisle 20:41:25
3 Steve Stone 20:41:50
4 Brian Bristow 20:43:42
5 Bill Pechey 20:47:57