amps Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Hello All, I thought I share this as I am always looking for sponsors and people to join in!! The annual UK Rhino Charge is an off road fund-raising event that is organized to raise funds for Rhino Ark’s conservation work in Kenya. The event has been held every year since 1997. Because of environmental constraints and the choice of 4x4 events in the UK the event is neither as big nor as arduous as its’ big brother in Kenya but it does allow all types of 4x4 and entrants from enthusiastic novices to hardened experts to enjoy a very different type of day out in the country. Part navigation and 4x4 orienteering, part 4x4 trial and part command task exercise, this unique medley of any event has something for everyone, with harder, optional Tiger Lines thrown in if you don’t mind a few dents and scratches on your vehicle. Because of the varied tasks and sections the UK Rhino Charge has been won by vehicles as big as a Land Rover 110 and as small as a Yamaha Rhino ATV. Teams can be made up of 2 to 6 people so long as the vehicle can accommodate them, teamwork can be as important and off-road ability and common sense more valuable than horsepower! The venue in the UK is not kept secret like the Kenyan one and has been Pippingford Park in East Sussex since 2001 – see www.pippingford.co.uk. On the edge of the Ashdown Forest this 1,500 acre estate adjoins the Crowborough Ranges and has 300 or more deer roaming wild amongst the magnificent beech woods, ancient hammer ponds and open heather. The UK Rhino Charge is the only competitive off-road event held on the estate and gives a unique chance for entrants to enjoy driving around this superb site. The competitive side of the UKRC is handled by Brian Hartley of Club Off Road and his band of trusty and smiling marshals, aka The Red Coats. Every year they manage to come up with different routes and tasks to test and confound the competitors and the event would not be the same without them. Help, instruction and the occasional recovery are all available for novices but experts should expect a lot of leg pulling if they need assistance! Catering is provided on site and a barbeque is organised to refuel the competitors, their supporters and the marshals after the event while scores are added up and everyone awaits the prize-giving. Should you fancy doing the UKRC but not possess a vehicle loan cars are sometimes available. For further help please look at the entry forms or feel free to email the organisers on rhinochargeuk@rhinoark.org or jbowden@gumtree4x4.co.uk Amps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amps Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 2010 vid of the event amps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j90 mud Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 its a great event and for a good cause. i should be there as a marshal again this year. its ideal for all 4x4 especially the shiny ones, all makes and all ability levels. there is also something in the planning for road going , shiny vehicles. this is off the website. 2012 sees the introduction of a new event for Saturday 22 September. The new "Rhino Safari Run" will be for non-competitive vehicles – ideal for families with 4x4s that are usually used for the school run! Further details of this event are still to come, so keep your eyes on this website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amps Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 Gearing up for this year UK Rhion Charge : ) details below http://www.rhinocharge.co.ke/uk-rhino-charge.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amps Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 UK Rhino Charge 2013 This year’s event will take place on Sunday 22 September at Pippingford Park, Wych Cross, Sussex, TN22 3HW. Registration will start at 08.30, and the briefing will start at 09.30 sharp. Prize giving will take place at the end of the day, usually ending at approximately 18.00. Here some links to a few video clips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amps Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 hello guys Had A great Day Out doing our bit for Rhino Ark and a big mark of respect for Kenya in the Bad times. Big thank you to all involved. We all raised £7000 in total of the day . Our Black Range rover Came 1st in UK rhino Charge , And the bobtail got a respectable 9th Place . As a team both cars got 2nd place for the Victor Ludorum prize. below are some links to some videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M82UXBuDeqU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQq_Y0AmhFo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm_VK_q50jk Can't wait for next year regards Amps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amps Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 Hello All, UK Rhino Charge is set for Sunday 21st September 2014 at Slindon Safari 4x4 Driving Centre, west Sussex, BN18 OAJ. All welcome to pop down Have a look or Take Part . details came be found at http://www.rhinocharge.co.ke/uk-rhino-charge/uk-rhino-charge-2013.html here some pic's from last year Amps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davedef90 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 When did it move from Pippingford Park? When there once a long time ago to watch. A good day out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amps Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Last Year was the last time at PIppingford Park. The UK Rhino charge was restricted as more then one event was running at the same time at the park. Slindon looks the part, maybe we will get task to test all the cars out . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amps Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 This year pictures Still waiting for full results !! We all rised £7000 for Rhino Ark and had a fun Day. Amps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amps Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 A nice write up off the event . http://www.devon4x4.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=1021:uk-rhino-charge-2014-raises-over-£6500&Itemid=5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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