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Dear Reader,
I am enclosing our latest training schedule which includes Uganda and Kenya dates. Our nine-day training camp, which ran last month, was very well received. As demand was high and we had a waiting list, OCCL has opened a second camp for 2005 to meet demand. It is slated for December 5 - 13th. There are still a few slots available and we have posted detailed information about the course online HERE (third item down).
Also, all our updates our now available as an RSS feed. If you haven't discovered the joys of RSS - find out more as it will change the way you surf and stay on top of the news. More below ...
Finally, if you have any topics you would like to see covered in Kampala Eye magazine or on our web site, please drop us a line.
Mud Glorious Mud
Although soil conditions may change from heavy clay to the renowned "black cotton", dealing with mud is approached in much the same way. The only difference really is how your tyres will clog up.
First, dealing with shallow mud, 2" deep or less:
The ideal situation is to have the full weight of the vehicle pushing your tyres through the mud and attempting to grip onto the firm ground underneath. To do this you have to have your tyres at the correct pressure. If the pressure is too low then you will spread the weight of the vehicle, therefore, not getting maximum traction ... Read More >>
OnCourse4wd RSS Feed Now Available
Our web site updates are now available by RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed. If you don't know about rss - well it is the most recent, significant change to how you update /access internet content. Information about our 4wd RSS feed can be found here ...
This is how the BBC web site describes it: In a world heaving under the weight of billions of web pages, keeping up to date with the information you want can be a drag. Wouldn't it be better to have the latest news and features delivered directly to you, rather than clicking from site to site? Well now you can, thanks to a very clever service, RSS. Put plainly, it allows you to identify the content you like and have it delivered directly to you. It takes the hassle out of staying up-to-date, by showing you the very latest information that you are interested in ... Read More >>
Off-Road Training Spaces Available in Kenya and Uganda!
We have a few 4wd courses running over the next 3 months, which still have spaces available. Some are paying slots and others are for former students who may attend free as a refresher. Please email us, to book either for yourself or your drivers. Dates have been removed for the online newsletter - contact us for our latest schedule.
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