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Introduction

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”
Helen Keller

This is the all new SolidFeel Adventure Club.

Come and join us on one of our many excursions we have planned for you.  Tailor made to suit your needs.  Whether you are into the really tough stuff, the softer option or the adrenaline rush of a motorbike ride on dirt, we have it all covered.  Whether you like to do it in a tent, in a tree or somewhere more sophisticated, we plan everything with your interests at heart.

During the course of the year we will be visiting many 4x4 trails, take the back roads, dirt tracks and whatever comes our way.  In fact, you suggest it and we do it.  We are the vehicle to get you where ever you want to go.  At least we’ll try.

We are a family orientated, non profit club with a common purpose and goal:  The outdoors and the unadulterated fun it has to offer.  We love the dust and dirt, the travel on gravel, the growl and the prowl and the bump in the night.  We live the life and enjoy the wilderness and the outdoors in the company of likeminded friends and family.

Our committee members are ordinary folk who share their love and passion for the outdoors and off road travel.  We have no accredited guides or trained specialists in any field, but we all have collectively earned our colours in the 4x4 industry through years of experience and tried and tested situations in the bush and elsewhere.  The majority of our members are well traveled, well informed and very hands on in the field.  When things get tough, you can be sure the tough won’t get going!  There will always be a helping hand or a word of encouragement or some very resourceful solutions to a myriad of problems!!

Our groups are small with the emphasis on a very laid back approach.  Off course there are certain guidelines that we must all adhere to otherwise chaos will reign.  We have rules and regulations, do’s and don’t’ just like any other club.

We are a member of the Association of All Wheel Drive Clubs of South Africa.

If you like what you read, join us!!

Mission statement

Our mission is to:

• be eco-friendly at all times.
• experience nature and areas usually inaccessible to all but 4x4 enthusiasts.
• be a 4x4 adventure and family orientated club.
• More involvement in community projects with regard to training and visits
• To create synergy between 4x4 owners and multi purpose  “off-road” motorbikes
• Canvassing for new and current members as well as from the motorbike fraternity
• Adventure outings and visits to communities to donating various items
• General 4x4

Code of Conduct

 Members and their guests when participating on a trip or outing will at all times:

• Adhere to all Club Rules  and regulations as stipulated from time to time as set out below.
• Adhere to all rules and regulations as stipulated by the owners, management and staff of the various 4x4 trails.
• Drive responsibly and keep to existing roads and tracks.
• Respect the rights of others to enjoy nature in peace and solitude.
• Not abuse alcohol to the extent where it affects the safety and enjoyment of others and not drive on a route whilst over the normal road user blood alcohol level limit.
• Adhere to proper radio procedure on routes and not use abusive or improper language on any club outings in the presence of especially younger family members where it may be inappropriate.
• Respect the accepted rules of nature conservation and refrain from littering.

Membership

• Prospective new members must be nominated and seconded by paid up members after whom the elected office bearers will decide on the application.
• Prospective new members who apply via the media etc., will be invited to accompany the club on a day trip or weekend outing after which the application will be decided on by the elected office bearers.
• Membership fees and additional guest fees will be determined annually.
• Participation in club activities will not be allowed prior to full payment being received of the annual fees and guest outing fees where applicable.
• Membership can be terminated in writing by the committee of elected office bearers, on transgressing of the rules of the 4x4 club, or by the member.

Constitution

Our vision is to provide a forum/platform along with the AAWDC SA  for our members whereby we can enjoy the outdoors in all its splendour.

• Visit areas that are only accessible to the 4 x 4 enthusiast.
• Social responsibility towards under privileged communities
• Accommodate all-purpose off road motorcycles.
• To acquaint ourselves with all the aspects of responsible off road driving and recovery.
• Be eco-friendly travellers.
• Raise funds to enable us to visit remote areas (long distance) with the minimum of cost to members.
• Networking amongst members.
• Meeting new friends that have a lot in common.
• The Club endeavours to introduce members to areas not always open to the public.
• Respect nature and tread lightly
• To adhere to the Rules and Regulations as stipulated by the Association of All Wheel Drive Clubs of S.A.

  Solidfeel Rules

  • The route leader is the responsible person and members must adhere to his or her instructions.
  • Members who confirmed their participation on a particular outing and do not turn up will be liable for any costs incurred including discounts forfeited as a result thereof.
  • Members must be punctual if a specific departure time has been decided on. The convoy will leave at the designated time and latecomers must proceed to the venue on own time and inform the route leader as such.
  • Members may invite guests, at an additional cost, to accompany the Club on an outing and the member will assume full responsibility for the guests’ behavior and the cost of the guest fees.
  • When driving in convoy, members must keep their positions as designated by the route leader.
  • When driving in convoy vehicles must ensure that they keep the vehicle behind them in sight as this prevents delays in situations where a vehicle may experience difficulties on a section of the route.
  • No littering – what you bring in you take out.
  • Conduct whilst camping/staying overnight – please adhere to all rules of the campsite pertaining to noise, littering and general behavior.
  • Should there be less than five vehicles confirming participation on a particular outing, the route will be cancelled.
  • The club reserves the right to cancel any route due to unforeseen circumstances i.e. bad weather.
  • No person without a valid drivers license or learners drivers license will be allowed to drive any vehicle on any club organized 4x4 event unless the majority present so grants permission to do.
  • Should any member (or guest) transgress any of the club rules or the Code of Conduct and a written complaint is lodged within 72 hours after the end of a trip or event, the elected office bearers may terminate membership following an investigation.
  • Vehicles must be mechanically sound and have basic recovery equipment available before a 4x4 route is attempted. Members must see to it that their guests’ vehicles also adhere to these basic requirements.