Pissed Penguin Rally (2006)

**Ruralman** · 12th August 2006, 15:31

Picked up a flyer for the Pissed Penguin Rally at Wilsher Bay domain, Kaka Point.
This year it is on 23-24 September. Pre paid entries $20, on the day $25.
Bike cruise leaves about 12:30 which I presume is on the Saturday (can anyone confirm this). The number for more info is 03 412 8240
Photos and reports from last year looked like it was a good rally.

**Rashika** · 14th August 2006, 06:52

bummer... I did have a wee thought about this one, but have racing on that weekend

Ah well have fun

**scumdog** · 14th August 2006, 10:45

Been on it a couple of times, the worst aspect of it has been the weather - and at that time of year you've got to expect that.

Will be going to this next one, got time off

so keep fingers crossed the weather turns out dry.

They leave the rally site at K.P. about 12:30 on the Saturday for the run, they use to do a loop through Balclutha-Clydevale-Clinton and back - or those who didn't mind mud and dirt use to go through the back road to Owaka before heading back to K.P.

This year I beleive the route includes Kaitangata.

**idb** · 14th August 2006, 11:41

This is an excellent little rally.
Highly recommended.

**scumdog** · 14th August 2006, 11:50

Originally Posted by idb

This is an excellent little rally.
Highly recommended.

So ya going to be there??

And if so - on which bike?

**miSTa** · 14th August 2006, 12:49

Originally Posted by idb

This is an excellent little rally.
Highly recommended.

I'll second that, I went last year and had a good time though I didn't feel very well the next day for some reason. :spudwhat:

**scumdog** · 14th August 2006, 12:51

Originally Posted by ZZR

I'll second that, I went last year and had a good time though I didn't feel very well the next day for some reason. :spudwhat:

Are YOU coming down for it this year?
Ya can camp-up at Chez Scumdog on the Friday if you want.

**miSTa** · 14th August 2006, 13:00

Originally Posted by scumdog

Are YOU coming down for it this year?
Ya can camp-up at Chez Scumdog on the Friday if you want.

I wasn't planning on it (it's a long way for one night for and old fella like me

) but how could I refuse such a gracious invitation? I'll get back to SD (in other words I need to check with the boss

)

**idb** · 14th August 2006, 13:15

Originally Posted by scumdog

So ya going to be there??

And if so - on which bike?

Errm...I don't think I can make it this time either.
Ya know....................family shit.

**scumdog** · 14th August 2006, 13:22

Originally Posted by idb

Errm...I don't think I can make it this time either.
Ya know....................family shit.

You have family?? and shit??

**Ruralman** · 14th August 2006, 17:28

Those dates are the first weekend of the school holidays which could be a problem for me. I plan to at least go down, pay the money and just do the afternoon cruise and head home before becoming unsafe. Not as good as the overnighter but better than not going at all. Like scumdog I could provide some friday night beds and lead a pretty good round about route to get down to the rally the next day (especially if can handle a few gravel roads)

**Ruralman** · 15th August 2006, 09:27

I have had an article with photos printed in the latest Kiwi rider mag which has just hit the stands yesterday - it is on the first Catlins Coast trailride with some photos of the area around Kaka Point where this rally will be held.

**Ruralman** · 17th August 2006, 21:09

Not much response here - is anyone going to this one??

**98tls** · 17th August 2006, 21:15

May come down on the sat morning with a mate....depends on work and how the funds are....read as if the missus gives me parole......

**Ruralman** · 11th September 2006, 17:45

The date for the Pissed Penguin is getting close - Sept 23-24. Any Kb's coming down. At this stage I'm still planning on going down for the Sat ride and not staying the night, but there's an increasing chance I may be able to stay (just have to find a tent now).
Anyone needing a Friday night stopover let me know - especially if you fancy a rather backroads route to get down there on Sat morning (about 45mins ride from here if you go direct)
The weather can be a pain - spring time in the South and all that - or it could be wonderful. If it turns to shit during/after the sat. group cruise then I'm definitely coming home and can provide shelter for a few others.
There is some good Motel accomodation close to the site as well