Beginners, Experienced and Advance Level Friday Afternoon Desert Drive – 14 Aug 2020

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  • trq
    August 9, 2020 at 9:22 am #3464

    MULTIPLE CONVOYS GRADED ACCORDING TO DRIVER’S SKILL LEVEL, FROM FIRST TIMERS WHO HAVE NEVER DRIVEN IN THE SAND TO LEARNERS TO SKILFULL DRIVERS, SO THAT EVERY ONE HAS FUN AND IS CHALLENGED WHILE KEEPING SAFE.

    Meeting time: 1430
    Drive starts: 1500
    Drive terrain: Large red dunes >> Pink Rock >> 2nd December >> Tawi Trails >> (Faya dunes >> Fossil Rock, if time permits)
    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) 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!

    Anonymous
    August 9, 2020 at 10:37 am #43978

    I’m in

    Tom
    August 9, 2020 at 1:21 pm #43985

    I’m in!

    hamza-ahmad
    August 9, 2020 at 5:38 pm #43994
    quote TomS post_id=50272 time=1596979312 user_id=26375:

    I’m in!

    See you on Friday! 😀

    Awahsh
    August 11, 2020 at 3:40 am #44004

    @trq so we will be divided in different convoys based on driving skills level?

    trq
    August 11, 2020 at 5:00 am #44005
    quote Awahsh post_id=50291 time=1597117245 user_id=26316:

    @trq so we will be divided in different convoys based on driving skills level?

    Yes 😊

    Pav
    August 11, 2020 at 7:57 am #44006

    Please can I request members who register for a drive to give at least 24 hours’ notice if they will not be joining.

    Whilst we completely understand that sometimes there are extenuating circumstances on the day when a member may not be able to join, it is not fair to others to take up a spot if you are not committed to the drive.

    Thank you for understanding and see you all at 14:30 on Friday!

    Moggy
    August 11, 2020 at 1:36 pm #44007

    HI All,
    At the risk of looking completely daft, how do you register for a drive?………………… ignore post. After I posted, the attend box appeared.

    Thanks

    Andy

    Ginger
    August 11, 2020 at 1:37 pm #44008

    Im in this week – looking forward to it

    Billoo
    August 11, 2020 at 5:06 pm #44010

    Hi all
    I am a beginner and wants to join on friday 14th august

    hamza-ahmad
    August 11, 2020 at 5:15 pm #44011
    quote Billoo2 post_id=50297 time=1597165604 user_id=26509:

    Hi all
    I am a beginner and wants to join on friday 14th august

    Please click on the Attend button at the top of this topic. Thanks.

    Nscherman
    August 13, 2020 at 8:08 am #44013

    Hi Hamza,

    Will you be adding more people. Requested to participate yesterday, but status is still “pending”

    hamza-ahmad
    August 13, 2020 at 9:35 am #44014
    quote Nscherman post_id=50300 time=1597306121 user_id=26489:

    Hi Hamza,

    Will you be adding more people. Requested to participate yesterday, but status is still “pending”

    Hey Neil, you are added in the list for tomorrow. See you tomorrow!

    trq
    August 13, 2020 at 10:58 am #44015

    Hey guys, thanks for registering for the drive.
    It’s a great line up for tomorrow. Several convoys with separate WhatsApp groups for each will be made tonight/2moro morning.
    Pls be in time, we’ve a long route to cover tomorrow.
    See you all for great fun filled drives 🙂

    hadidi_man
    August 13, 2020 at 11:56 am #44016

    Please count me in, see you tomorrow

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