Kris, i'm planning on getting into TSD rally this year so I can get licensed for stage rallys in the next few years - you still up for running TSD these days? There is a training course in Duncan in may i'm attending, it would be nice to have another club member at some of those!
Were they predominately on paved roads, the ones you did?
I've seen some "poker" rallys before, where you go to 5 sites and at each site you get a card. At the end, the best hand wins. I'm sure there was some modification of the rules to reward people who are closest to zero for the expected time (Over or Under time means less reward) just like TSD.
The Mudlark Rally was a fun one...about 500km on paved, gravel, and some less-travelled roads if I recall.
http://www.cscc.ab.ca/mudlark/LOL I remember navigating and having my head down in my book for 3 hours straight performing all the calculations then my driver didn't listen to me and failed to make a turn. After that and not wanting to lose time, he peeled around and we were back on track. The problem was then that every one of my calcs was off since his odometer was no longer sync'd to my route!! His right arm and my left were quite bruised at the end of that day. Overall it took us 8 hours(?) and I think we actually placed well in that one.
But yes, I've vowed to get into driving and navigating once the dust settles with this business. I nearly bought a prepped rally Talon last year for a smoking deal...still kicking myself.
For this I was thinking of presenting a list of items, each worth varying points, and set the time limit at 3 or 4 hours. The goal is to get 50 points then meet back at the rendez-vous before time runs out. The list will have items totalling 100 points so it's up to the team to pick and choose which ones they feel are the best option to do.
Here's an example:
1. Obtain a picture of the Lion's Gate bridge - 5 points
2. Get a receipt from King Pie - 5 points ( <--LOL
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3. What is written on the big blue sign at XX Intersection - 3 points
4. Find a pinecone - 4 points
5. Obtain a business card from a Mitsu dealer - 3 points
..... and so it goes.