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Course Map
2006 African Championshiip - Walvisbaai Namibia Photos by Steph Teeter
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This year will be the first of many new things for our annual Walvis
Bay Endurance ride, for instance; It will be the first one day 160 km
ride ever, it will be the very first Young Rider ride, it will be the
first time that it will simultaneously be the Namibian National
Championships, and it will be the first time that Walvis Bay will be
the final leg of the African Championships.
What a great event!!! Come, be part of it, enjoy true Namibian hospitability, enjoy our beautiful country and most of all come enjoy the ride it and have loads of FUN!!!
2006 African Championshiip - Walvisbaai Namibia Photos by Steph Teeter
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Schedule of Events:
(Please bear in mind that times are Namibian winter times which is one hour behind SA standard times)
Saterday 26 August 2006 |
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Arrival of most competitors.
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Monday 28 August 2006 |
09h00 | NERA Council meeting with Veterinarian, final election of
Namibia National team and reserves at the stables. SA Team meets at the stables of the Walvis Bay Equestrian stables.
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19h00 | Welcoming Function at Walvis Bay Town Hall. |
Tuesday 29 August 2006 |
13h00 | Riders briefing at Namib stables. |
12h00-15h00. | Entries, weigh in and vet inspections. |
Wednesday 30 August 2006 |
02h00 | 120 & 160 km riders depart. |
06h00 | Shorter distances depart |
Thursday 31 August 2006 |
08h00 | Official veterinarian check out of all horses. |
19h00 | Prize giving Function at Walvis Bay Town Hall |
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Arrivals
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A Welcoming Banquet
![](http://www.endurance.net/international/2006walvisbay/images/GettingReady/thumbnails/aug29%20011.jpg)
Getting Ready
![](http://www.endurance.net/international/2006walvisbay/images/Stabling/thumbnails/walvis2%20026.jpg)
Stabling
![](http://www.endurance.net/international/2006WalvisBay/images/DrivingTheTrail/thumbnails/walvis3%20021.jpg)
Driving the Trail
![](http://www.endurance.net/international/2006walvisbay/images/VetIn/thumbnails/aug29%20038.jpg)
Vet In and Pre-Ride Meeting
![](http://www.endurance.net/international/2006walvisbay/images/Loop2/thumbnails/loop2%20012.jpg)
Loop 2
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The Sea Leg
![](http://www.endurance.net/international/2006walvisbay/images/Dune7/thumbnails/dune7%20009.jpg)
Dune 7
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The Final Run
![](http://www.endurance.net/international/2006WalvisBay/images/turtletime/thumbnails/walvisdark%20005.jpg)
The Enduring End!
![](http://www.endurance.net/international/2006WalvisBay/images/moonscape/thumbnails/moonscape%20061.jpg)
Being a Tourist!
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Okahandja Reserve
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Okapuka Rides
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