Established in 2008 by like-minded 4WD owners, the Western Patrol Club is one of many clubs in the WA 4WD Association that you might find patrolling the wonders of Western Australia and beyond. The club welcomes owners of any 4WD, not just Patrols, looking to meet new friends and explore off road or camp.
But the club is also about promoting responsible behaviours and supporting 4WDrivers in the broader community through organised events and volunteering.
Some of the key activities you will see on the club’s calendar every year are:
Camp Oven Cookout (June)
What is better than a camp oven on the fire, a dozen camp ovens, or they could be Choofers or Oz Pigs or even a smoker.
This is the chance for members and their guests to sit around a fire, try out a new recipe, brag about your best campfire recipe or just responsibly enjoy a drink with great people.
Held close to Perth around the long weekend, this is a great social event and a great way to introduce new members and their families or friends.
Recovery and Support for the Avon Descent (August)
Held in August each year, the Avon Descent is a two-day white water event stretching along the Avon and Swan Rivers from just outside the Northam Visitor Centre, through the upper reaches of the Darling Range escarpment and onto the finish line in Bayswater.
Western Patrol Club members volunteer as part of the AVON Decent Support Unit (ADSU) and provide vessel recovery and transport, as well as other support where required. The teams receive their training and event briefs the week before the event and camp together with the teams for the event weekend. It provides members with access to the event that most people would not get an opportunity to get so join WPC and put your name down to help out.
Gymkhana and Learning Weekender (September)
Think of the Olympics meets Minute to Win It, the Gymkhana is a fun, but sometimes very competitive, games event, focussed on your fourbie and what you can do with it. Try the 4WD version of shoot a basketball, sink a golf ball, blind man’s bluff and egg and spoon race, all sure to lead to belly laughs. Mix that with a quiz and some educational talks and you have the formula for a great weekender.
Usually held around September, members and their families get away for the most fun that you can have on a weekend.
Recovery and Track Marshalling for the Kalgoorlie Desert Race (October)
Held over 4 days in October each year, the Kalgoorlie Desert Race (KDR) is a thrilling high-speed off-road race for motorbikes and cars held on the outskirts of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The race has recently been added to the National Off Road Championship, ensuring a top quality field.
Members from the Western Patrol Club join almost 100 other volunteers across the week to get up close to the action amongst the red dust, in support of the racing as track marshals and recovery crews. When the racing is done, members get to sit back and enjoy camp and swap stories. Visitors are welcome however some training is needed before you hit the tracks.
If you see any Western Patrol Club members out and about, please pop over and say hi. Otherwise, come and meet us at one of our meetings, held the 4th Monday of each month at 7:30pm at the Gosnells RSL Hall, or drop us a line at secretary@westernpatrolclub.com
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Last Updated: 6 October 2024 by wp_admin
Western Patrol Club – Flagship Events
Established in 2008 by like-minded 4WD owners, the Western Patrol Club is one of many clubs in the WA 4WD Association that you might find patrolling the wonders of Western Australia and beyond. The club welcomes owners of any 4WD, not just Patrols, looking to meet new friends and explore off road or camp.
But the club is also about promoting responsible behaviours and supporting 4WDrivers in the broader community through organised events and volunteering.
Some of the key activities you will see on the club’s calendar every year are:
Camp Oven Cookout (June)
What is better than a camp oven on the fire, a dozen camp ovens, or they could be Choofers or Oz Pigs or even a smoker.
This is the chance for members and their guests to sit around a fire, try out a new recipe, brag about your best campfire recipe or just responsibly enjoy a drink with great people.
Held close to Perth around the long weekend, this is a great social event and a great way to introduce new members and their families or friends.
Recovery and Support for the Avon Descent (August)
Held in August each year, the Avon Descent is a two-day white water event stretching along the Avon and Swan Rivers from just outside the Northam Visitor Centre, through the upper reaches of the Darling Range escarpment and onto the finish line in Bayswater.
Western Patrol Club members volunteer as part of the AVON Decent Support Unit (ADSU) and provide vessel recovery and transport, as well as other support where required. The teams receive their training and event briefs the week before the event and camp together with the teams for the event weekend. It provides members with access to the event that most people would not get an opportunity to get so join WPC and put your name down to help out.
Gymkhana and Learning Weekender (September)
Think of the Olympics meets Minute to Win It, the Gymkhana is a fun, but sometimes very competitive, games event, focussed on your fourbie and what you can do with it. Try the 4WD version of shoot a basketball, sink a golf ball, blind man’s bluff and egg and spoon race, all sure to lead to belly laughs. Mix that with a quiz and some educational talks and you have the formula for a great weekender.
Usually held around September, members and their families get away for the most fun that you can have on a weekend.
Recovery and Track Marshalling for the Kalgoorlie Desert Race (October)
Held over 4 days in October each year, the Kalgoorlie Desert Race (KDR) is a thrilling high-speed off-road race for motorbikes and cars held on the outskirts of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The race has recently been added to the National Off Road Championship, ensuring a top quality field.
Members from the Western Patrol Club join almost 100 other volunteers across the week to get up close to the action amongst the red dust, in support of the racing as track marshals and recovery crews. When the racing is done, members get to sit back and enjoy camp and swap stories. Visitors are welcome however some training is needed before you hit the tracks.
If you see any Western Patrol Club members out and about, please pop over and say hi. Otherwise, come and meet us at one of our meetings, held the 4th Monday of each month at 7:30pm at the Gosnells RSL Hall, or drop us a line at secretary@westernpatrolclub.com
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