All Skills Level Friday Afternoon Sand Drive 31st July 2020

Meeting time: 14:30
Convoy briefing: 14:45
Drive start: 15:00
Drive terrain: large red sweeping Sharjah dunes taking in Pink Rock and beyond if we have time!
Drive will end at sundown
Please be punctual so we can maximise our time on the sand!

IMPORTANT: If you are bringing children, please ensure they are secured in an age-appropriate car seat.

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COVID 19 PREVENTION MEASURES
A. At the meeting point, please park the vehicles at least 5 metres apart and observe standard social distancing practices.
B. Face mask and gloves to be worn at all times.
C. No shaking hands, hugging or any other physical contact.
C. Max 3 persons per vehicle, or 5 if from the same family staying in the same house.
D. Drive briefing can be viewed on this page and communications on the day will be carried out by radio, so please ensure your radio carries the correct channel announced on your convoy’s WhatsApp group so you can line up correctly once at the meeting point, deflate your tyres are deflated and mount your flag.
E. Drivers AND passengers should remain in their vehicles, after deflating their tyres and NOT meet or socialise with other participants.
F. There is to be no sharing of any food or drinks.
G. No sharing of any equipment, tow topes, shackles, radios or any other accessory.
H. In the event of a recovery, please radio your position in the convoy and vehicle – a marshal will advise you on how to self recover or will assist.

Checklist:
a) Fully functional 4×4 vehicle with full tank of fuel.
b) Air compressor in working condition.
c) Recovery rope / strap.
d) Compatible radio pre-programmed to DO frequencies.
e) Refreshments for you and your passengers (if you have them).
f) Offroad flag attached to vehicle.

Etiquette:
1) Registering and not coming along may stop others from joining and is easily avoidable – so please be courteous and withdraw if you can’t make it.
2) Be punctual.
3) Avoid bringing along unregistered participants without prior permission.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and prepare properly – see you on the sand!