Hi All,
Sharing my latest video with content captured during a recent recce and route scouting mission for the annual NDBA event next month.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlUX3Af692I&t=280s
Hi,
I can't speak for the guys on 990's, 1190's and 1290 because I was one of three on a 690 but rode alongside them and I have come from riding bigger bikes myself.
The average riding skill or competence level of this particular group was quite high. Almost everyone in the group is and...
Appreciate the comments J, in particular that they come from someone in the industry with similar working experience in it.
There have been a lot of armchair experts hypothesizing how a bike hire and touring company should be operated. Up till now I have only noted two members commenting who I...
Do you run an adventure touring or bike rental company? If you did you would have an understanding of just how horifically expensive the insurance is, not just insurance for damage, theft etc. but also the professional liability and 3rd party cover required (provided that you are a bona fide...
There are a good few training and certification providers out there who are CATHSETA/THETA registered. We elected to go through Adventure Qualifications Network (AQN) who were very professional with a great system.
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The modules to complete the unit standard can be worked through fairly quickly. By far the greatest duration in the whole process is the one associated with waiting for the issuance of the Cathseta hardcopy original certificate which needs to be submitted to your local/national Registrar with...
As I understand it the line is drawn at "commercial benefit" be that for remuneration or advertising etc. So it won't apply to the scenario of say a club ride or breakfast run but if your local Harley, KTM, BMW or Triumph dealership arranges an away weekend and collects money for accommodation...
Read the attached White Paper for full details on what the unit standard includes. Level 3 1st Aid certificate is however a prerequisite.
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You should be applauded for having gone as far as you have in taking steps towards meeting certain requirements of the department. You run a great outfit and have extensive experience in true adventure biking guiding and I believe that it would a fairly quick and seamless transition from...
I was very surprised to find that the Registrars I dealt with were indeed qualified guides and had experience in guiding. Did they have motorcycle licenses and experience in adventure biking? No, however, the subject and matter is not about really about whether you would give Alfie Cox a run for...
King Louis, you know your facts well. I have it on good authority that the Director has tabled this sector of the local tourism industry for investigation (imminently). As I understand it the more prominent operators will be tackled first as they are most easily identified and proven to be...
Hi All,
This post is for sake of general interest and edification. Have you ever thought about starting an adventure bike touring company or wondered what it takes to become a legal adventure biking or adventure guide as well as registered with the South African Department of Tourism which is...