About Blind Navigators Rally

The Blind Navigators Rally continues to grow as one of the most inspiring and unifying events.

Each rally embodies courage, teamwork, fellowship and community — values that lie at the heart of Liqui Molly. With your continued involvement and enthusiasm, the 2026 season will build on past successes and reach even greater heights.

Our vision for 2026 is to continue expanding the Blind Navigators Rally as an inclusive and empowering event that celebrates both competition and community.

Each rally will highlight not only the thrill of blind navigation but also the diversity, warmth, and pride of our host locations. By maintaining the highest standards of safety, organization and hospitality, we aim to make every rally an unforgettable experience for all involved.

We strive to make the Blind Navigators Rally a flagship event!

MISSION

Our mission this year is to strengthen the rally experience while upholding the principles of inclusion and teamwork that define it.

We are Committed to:

  • Ensuring top-quality safety, accessibility, and coordination at every event.
  • Strengthening the connection and teamwork between participating Lions Clubs.
  • Creating memorable experiences for participants, spectators and volunteers.
  • Promoting the message of inclusion through action in every rally we host.

VISION

Our vision for 2026 is to continue expanding the Blind Navigators Rally as an inclusive and empowering event that celebrates both competition and community.

Each rally will highlight not only the thrill of blind navigation but also the diversity, warmth, and pride of our host locations. By maintaining the highest standards of safety, organization and hospitality, we aim to make every rally an unforgettable experience for all involved.

Through continued collaboration among Liqui Molly, we strive to make the Blind Navigators Rally a flagship event that represents the best of Liqui Mollys’ service and unity.

DID YOU KNOW?

South African Invention: Few people realize that Blind Navigator Rallies actually originated in South Africa! In 1947, Graham Pitt (a blind graduate of the Pioneer School for the Blind) persuaded the Cape Peninsula Motorcycle and Car Club to print route schedules in Braille so he could compete with his wife driving.
​Decades of Tradition: The Lions Club of Sea Point launched the first official Western Cape event in 1967, and the tradition has run for over 50 years across the region.

TRUE TEAMWORK

The driver cannot read Braille, and the navigator cannot see the road. The driver is 100% dependent on the navigator’s instructions for turns, distance, and speed changes.

HOW THE RALLY WORKS

Accuracy matters more than speed

Each team consists of a visually impaired navigator and a sighted driver. The navigator receives the route instructions in Braille and communicates directions, timing information and important route references throughout the event.

Teams follow a predetermined route and must report at designated checkpoints at precise times. The aim is to remain accurate and consistent, not to drive as fast as possible.

SCORING

Penalty scoring

One penalty point is awarded for every second a team arrives early or late at a checkpoint.

30 seconds early
30 points
30 seconds late
30 points

Maximum points 10 minutes will attract 600 points The team with the lowest total score at the end of the rally is declared the winner.

BRIEFING

New officials and drivers are prepared in advance

Advance training is conducted at the event departure venue, which is also the location where teams return and check in after completing the rally.

SAFETY AND ROAD REGULATIONS

Public-road rules always apply

Rallies take place on public national and provincial roads. Drivers are never expected to exceed legal speed limits or break traffic regulations to remain on schedule.

Participants remain responsible for traffic offences. Reckless or dangerous driving may result in disqualification and exclusion from future events.

Each team consists of a visually impaired navigator and a sighted driver. The navigator receives the route instructions in Braille and communicates directions, timing information and important route references throughout the event.

Teams follow a predetermined route and must report at designated checkpoints at precise times. The aim is to remain accurate and consistent, not to drive as fast as possible.