GPS CHALLENGE RENDEZVOUS + BBQ AROUND THE FIRE || 5 MAY

Day and date: Fri 5 MAy
Drive Type: multiple level drive depending on member/marshal registrations
Meeting Point: dubai – al ain rd (E66) || MAP LINK || 24°44’38.3″N 55°36’45.8″E
PLS NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT THE USUAL AL FAQAA MEETING POINT, SO MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW THE COORDINATES ABOVE.

Meeting Time: 2:15 pm
Drive Start: 2:45 pm
Drive End: ~6:00 pm

Drive Route: from al faqaa heading west until we rendezvous with the gps challenge teams at their finish line
Drive Terrain: soft sands and sabkhas, medium technical and large dunes

WE WILL BE MEETING UP WITH THE GPS CHALLENGE TEAMS AROUND THE FIRE IN ONE OF THE SABKHAS OF AL FAQAA, SO PLEASE BRING YOUR FAVORITE BBQs AND COOLERS ALONG WITH A BUNCH OF FIREWOOD.

DO MARSHALS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO DENY PARTICIPATION OF ANY ILL-EQUIPPED OR UNSUITABLE VEHICLE!
PLEASE BE THERE ON TIME! MEETING POINT IS AT LEAST 1:00HRS AWAY FROM DUBAI, SO PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY
A FULL TANK OF FUEL IS A MUST!
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU CARRY A COMPATIBLE RADIO TUNED TO DO FREQUENCIES FOUND HERE (RADIO FREQUENCIES) PLEASE READ YOUR OWNERS MANUAL AND GET ACQUAINTED WITH THE VARIOUS FUNCTIONS OF THE DEVICE AND MOST IMPORTANTLY HOW TO MANUALLY INPUT A FREQUENCY!! ANYONE WITHOUT A PROPERLY CONFIGURED RADIO, WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE, FOR SAFETY REASONS!

Checklist:
a) Keep your emergency contact info at vehicle dashboard.
b) Carry air compressor with you and ensure it’s in working condition.
c) Ensure your 4×4 vehicle is in perfect condition and with enough fuel.
d) Compatible Radio is a must.
e) Carry all necessary off-road gear / recovery equipment in good working condition.
f) Carry enough water / refreshments / re-hydration drinks for self & co-passenger(s).

Hope to see you all there for some Friday fun \M/