the Cape Land Rover Club
Founded on January 1st 1991, the Cape Land Rover Club brings together Landy enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds so that we can share our passion of everything Land Rover. We typically get together once or twice a month for a fun off-road outing. The Club has a group of dedicated members who act as a committee to manage the Club, and organise outings and events. These outings and events have one goal in mind: to enjoy and improve the experience of driving the best off-road vehicle of all time!
OUR OBJECTIVES
Gather together Land Rover owners and enthusiasts.
Encourage members to use and maintain their vehicles effectively.
Organise off-road events of a competitive nature, with the purpose of providing drivers with the opportunity to improve their driving skills.
Ensure marshals are present to record the scores and to provide guidance and advice.
Arrange social outings to restaurants and other venues, to allow members and their families to meet informally outside of off-roading.
Arrange technical and instructive sessions to demonstrate and explain the use of off-road recovery equipment, vehicle mechanics and other important issues related to safe off-road driving techniques.
Schedule off-road outings, which are arranged by the Club’s Outings Organiser and include day trips, weekend trips, and longer trips with camping and/or chalet type accommodation. Soft roader outings are also included in the outings program.
Social responsibility, where the Club assists emergency services and aid organisations, when called upon, to deliver goods during relief and rescue operations.
Environmental responsibility, where the Club is involved with organised beach cleanups and other environmental issues which could affect the future of off-roading.
The Current Committee
Herbie Hellstrom
Chairman
Dennis Koopman
Vice Chairman
Dennis joined the Club in 2004 and the committee a few years later and has been a past chairperson. With his vast technical and driving knowledge, he is involved with organising and setting up Fun Day and Technical Driving events.
Brett Moore
Treasurer
Brett has been with the Club since 2008 and is the caretaker of its finances., has been guiding the club to its good financial standing and keeping the committee on its toes.
John Millar
Outings Organiser
John joined the Club in 2007, and has been the Outings Organiser since he joined the committee in 2013. With his vast knowledge of the Cape area, John puts in a lot of effort to find great day and weekend outings for our members.
Brian van Zyl
Radio & Safety Officer
Brian joined the Club in 1999 and took over the role of Chief Marshal from 2002 until 2014. He was Vice-Chair for a few years and due to his experience in 4×4 challenges and his status as radio amateur, Brian is currently the Radio and Safety Officer.
Penny Randall-Bentley
Social Convenor & Regalia
Penny joined the Club in 2013 and her first outing was the West Coast trip in August 2013. She joined the committee as Social Convener in March 2015 and still holds that position, arranging social lunches, GPS Rallies, Flower drives etc. In addition, all club regalia can be ordered from her.
Paul Oliver
Long Trip & Wild Camping Outings Organiser
Paul joined the Club in 2016 and with his passion for exploring the wider countryside, his focus is on arranging longer trips and adventures, as well as wild camping events.
Nakkiran Sunassee
Social Media & Membership
Nakkiran joined the Club in 2010, and due to his IT knowledge and willingness to assist, he runs the social media, membership and club documentation. He has the best sounding V8 Range Rover!