Thanks to everyone who turned up and took part today, particularly those travelling some distance from the midlands.  Your enthusiasm and support is appreciated.

The results are in a Word document (Click on 'Final Results' below)

Traditionally, the morning fox is located in an easily accessible location to give all participants a fighting chance of locating him. This time, however, despite being just fifty yards from a metalled road, only one of the seven teams participating - Martin GW4CQZ, found the fox's den! Much grumping and discussion at lunchtime ensued as to why the RF seemed to be going round in circles that morning. Eventually, it was decided that Welsh conifers were definitely resonant on 145.300MHz and Martin (the only Welsh resident in the contest), had local knowledge of Celtic propagation which gave him an unfair advantage.

The morning event also produced another WADARC DF Challenge "First". With only 100 metres to go to reach the fox and secure second place, Brian G4EWJ did a Welsh version of the Titanic when the sump of his car "brushed" a piece of Welsh rock (not the mint type), on a forestry track. Sadly, like the Titanic, the sump cover was not unsinkable either and it split open, emptying its contents onto the road.

The afternoon hunt saw four teams searching for two foxes. Team G4OAR was the first to locate one of the foxes. However, by the time they found the second, Team G3UVR had found both and clinched victory.

A good day was had by all (except Brian, G4EWJ) and even his experience of trying to get his car home has provided a lesson to all - If you are going to take the car on a DF hunt, make sure your recovery company can find a location by using Latitude and Longitude!

For those regulars who were unable to participate, we look forward to seeing you next time.