Author: David Waller
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Results, Eno River (25 Aug 2019)
Sunday was a near-perfect day for orienteering — the temperature and humidity dropped to very comfortable levels. We got out on a brand new map of the Pump Station area of Eno River State Park, and most people had a great time. A year ago, this sort of small informal meet with no beginner courses…
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Expert event, August 25th, Eno River State Park
On Sunday August 25, come out and enjoy orienteering on a brand new map of a portion of Eno River State Park. Start any time between 10:00 AM and noon, but be off of your course by 1:00, when control pickup will begin. This will be a smaller event, and will not offer beginner (white),…
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Sprint July 7, at Dorothea Dix Park
After some shifting around of our schedule, we’re very pleased that one of BOK’s newest members (though a longtime orienteer) Gheorghe Fala has stepped-up to set three sprint courses at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, this Sunday, July 7. Everyone is invited to enjoy one or more short, fast courses in a more urban setting…
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Results — Carolina North, 09 June 2019
The rain held off, and we had a blast. We used a new format (dubbed a ‘Foxhunt’ by Peter Thelin) in which score-O competitors were required to return to me after each control that they punched. Meanwhile, I was constantly moving around the perimeter of the park. It was virtually impossible to plan an overall…
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Members event at Carolina North, June 9th
Club members are encouraged to participate in a Score-O at Carolina North Forest on Sunday June 9. A “Score-O” involves a course with no predetermined route, in which competitors decide which controls they want to visit, and in which order. This event will have 45- and 90-minute options, and there will be a mass start…
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Results for Eno River (14 April 2019)
Although rain and thunder threatened, this one turned into quite a pleasant meet. A relatively small event, but the people who came enjoyed the beautiful park and Josef’s challenging courses, replete with his signature butterfly loops. On the morning of the event, Josef and I realized that Buckquarter Creek — typically ankle deep — was…
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Camp Durant Results (13 April 2019)
Thanks to all who helped make this event happen. OAX backwoodsok.org, Split times 2019-04-13 Course1 (12) 0.6 km 7 C Pl Name / Club Time 1 (41) 2 (42) 3 (43) 4 (44) 5 (45) 6 (46) 7 (47) Finish 1 Fast Kid 05:02 0:14 +0:00 (1) 0:48 +0:00 (1) 1:18 +0:00 (1) 2:19 +0:00…
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Open event at Eno River State Park, April 14
Everyone is welcome to our event at Eno River State Park on Sunday, April 14th. Check-in at the Fews Ford shelter, just west of the loop parking lot at the end of Cole Mill Road. (GPS coordinates = 36.073616, -79.007005). IMPORTANT: DO NOT PARK IN THE LOOP PARKING LOT. Instead, just before getting to the…
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Members event at Camp Durant
On Saturday April 13th, club members are welcome to a special event at Camp Durant, part of the Occoneeche Scout Reservation outside of Carthage, NC. Our event will be part of the Order of the Arrow’s annual “Conclave” and will involve introducing boy scouts to the sport of orienteering. Approximately 1500 scouts are expected to…
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Pre-pay open event at Schenck Forest (3 March)
We welcome everyone to Schenck Forest on Sunday, March 3 to enjoy orienteering. Registration will be at the park shelter (GPS coordinates = 35.816341, -78.723455). Park along the access road before the gate (GPS coordinates = 35.816334, -78.720446). Start any time between noon and 2:00, with control pickup starting at 3:00. If you’re new to…