Beginner, Experienced and Advance Level Friday Afternoon Sand Drive – 28 Aug 2020

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  • trq
    August 23, 2020 at 5:01 pm #3468

    Meeting time: 1430
    Drive starts: 1500
    Drive terrain: Madam to Badayer
    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 meters 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 tires are deflated and mount your flag.
    E. Drivers AND passengers should remain in their vehicles, after deflating their tires and NOT meet or socialize with other participants.
    F. There is to be no sharing of any food or drinks.
    G. No sharing of any equipment, tow ropes, 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) Any participants not registered on the forum site will not be allowed to join the drive.
    4) Passengers in Registered participant’s vehicles are not counted as participants and are fre to join.

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

    limo
    August 24, 2020 at 11:59 am #44050

    OK，go

    Tharshan
    August 25, 2020 at 7:20 am #44053

    I would like to sign up for the Friday drive- beginner, Jeep Cherokee Grand. Tharshan wijeyamohan, Elena Ivantsova

    Tom
    August 25, 2020 at 8:09 am #44054

    I’m in!

    Riz
    August 25, 2020 at 1:57 pm #44057

    is the skid plate and bumper trim necessary for coming friday drive. I drive pathfinder 2008 LE r51

    Simon
    August 25, 2020 at 3:38 pm #44058

    Would be great to join. Newbie!

    trq
    August 25, 2020 at 4:08 pm #44059
    quote Tharshan24 post_id=50345 time=1598340038 user_id=26540:

    I would like to sign up for the Friday drive- beginner, Jeep Cherokee Grand. Tharshan wijeyamohan, Elena Ivantsova

    You’re most welcome. Grand Cherokee is a capable off-roading vehicle.
    Pls ensure to have a compatible radio and a flag. More details can be found under the ‘checklist’ section in my post.
    See you 🙂

    trq
    August 25, 2020 at 4:11 pm #44060
    quote Rixwansyed post_id=50350 time=1598363870 user_id=26535:

    is the skid plate and bumper trim necessary for coming friday drive. I drive pathfinder 2008 LE r51

    You’re most welcome @Rixwansyed
    They aren’t required for the first drive. However, skid plate gives protection to the radiator and bumper. You should get it done after your drive on Friday 🙂

    trq
    August 25, 2020 at 4:12 pm #44061
    quote simohill post_id=50351 time=1598369928 user_id=26541:

    Would be great to join. Newbie!

    Welome @simohill 😀

    trq
    August 26, 2020 at 8:15 am #44064
    quote Tharshan24 post_id=50345 time=1598340038 user_id=26540:

    I would like to sign up for the Friday drive- beginner, Jeep Cherokee Grand. Tharshan wijeyamohan, Elena Ivantsova

    @Tharshan24 you will have to also click the ‘Attend’ button on the top to register for this drive. tx.

    Tharshan
    August 26, 2020 at 3:19 pm #44066

    Done! Thanks!

    Anonymous
    August 27, 2020 at 7:20 pm #44071

    Hi, is there any Whatsup group created for tomorrow’s drive. Thanks 🙏

    Samir Tengli
    August 28, 2020 at 5:37 am #44072

    Hi @trq ,
    Any update on the convoy allocation.

    trq
    August 28, 2020 at 5:39 am #44073

    Hi. WhatsApp groups and convoy allocations will be made shortly. Tx.

    Big Gaz
    August 28, 2020 at 7:50 am #44074

    Hi Guys –

    Just joined today and applied for the trip (status still pending) –

    I am quite experienced in Desert Driving, however I want to tag along in the beginner group with a friend if possible. He has already signed up – Joe Lunt.

    Thank you,

    Gaz

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