Campers and Volunteers for TOC Marathon – October 28-29
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Day and date: October 28, Friday
Drive Type: Sand and Tarmac
Meeting Point: Emarat @ E11, Jabel Ali
Google maps users (just copy and paste in Google maps): https://www.google.ae/maps/place/Emarat+service+station-+Hassa/@24.9423443,55.0437492,17.17z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x0:0x0!2zMjPCsDM3JzU5LjEiTiA1NcKwMzQnMDEuNSJF!3b1!8m2!3d23.6330833!4d55.5670833!3m4!1s0x0:0xf519c74c880ac5db!8m2!3d24.9411514!4d55.0423441
GPS users:
Meeting Time: 1230 hrs
Drive Start: Friday, 1245 hrs
Drive End: Saturday, 1400 hrs
Duration: 1 day
Drive Route: Dubai-Abu Dhabi-Al Qua desert
Drive Terrain: Sand and TarmacThis is a great opportunity to be a part of the inaugural Tropic of Cancer Marathon; see a part of the Empty Quarter desert in Abu Dhabi; overnight camp on the Tropic of Cancer and BBQ with your buddies; and then be a good sport and volunteer as a support vehicle/Volunteer for the inaugural Tropic of Cancer Desert Marathon being sponsored by the extreme desert adventurer Max Calderan.
We are aiming to have DO as the exclusive club to support this event. This would be a great publicity for our club and help keep us at the top of the UAE offroading community. It is a nice way to give back to your club and to the wider outdoor adventure community. We are aiming to have at a minimum of 20 cars for this event but the more the merrier.
Please see this link for details on the TOC Marathon: http://www.maxcalderan.net/tropicofcancermarathon
Generally speaking, we would meet early Friday afternoon and drive down to the race area (map is located on the race link above). We would have a fun driving in close proximity of the tall sand dunes of the Empty Quarter. the plan is to be at the camp spot by 1630 hours of so. Once there, you may set up your camp and relax or give your ride a spin in the sand nearby. We would then camp out with the wider TOC Marathon group on Friday night with BBQ, drinks, fun, etc.
On Saturday morning, we would split up into support teams of 2-3 cars/volunteers per team depending on group size. The idea would be to always have one support team in the front of the race, one in the back, and a bunch in the middle. The requirement would be to carry water (provided by the race organizer), first aid kits, and be driving around to assist any marathoners as needed. The race will start at 6:30 am and most probably finish in the early afternoon the latest, probably around 2 pm or so. Your 2-3 car/Volunteer team will not be stationary during the race so you will have plenty of time to “professionally” play around in the dunes (remember you will be representing DO in an organized event).
This could be the first of an annual tradition with this marathon so it would be great to get DO in there from the start as the race’s premier partner for race support and give us a nice legacy to continue on throughout the years.
Looking forward to see our guys and gals out there!!
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 all camping gear alongwith a blanket and a light jacket as the temperature usually drops in the desert at night.
g) Carry enough water / refreshments / re-hydration drinks for self & co-passenger(s).
Sounds too gud. Looking fwrd to it
This trip will be for all driver levels… right..!! And shall we meet others on the other on starfish dunes with Mattew..!!
Moussa, this trip is for all levels so you are welcome to join. This convoy will not meet the other convoy on the Starfish dunes. This convoy will go direct to the campsite in Al Quaa. Both convoys will meet up at the campsite.
😀 Looking forward to this interesting trip.
See you there guys. :ymhug:
I am going.. excited ^_^
Ajay, i believe this Al Qua is located nearby Al Ain city.
And as i live in Al ain, it’s like 40 min from my place, then how shall i meet you and what time U’ll be there at Al Qua and location as well…!! Coz the map location you sent in Dubai
quote Moussa:Ajay, i believe this Al Qua is located nearby Al Ain city.
And as i live in Al ain, it’s like 40 min from my place, then how shall i meet you and what time U’ll be there at Al Qua and location as well…!! Coz the map location you sent in Dubaithats fine Moussa. i will post the coordinates of the fence gate for your ready reference
hello
please note the change in the departure time for the convoy given in the event details. this had to be done as the organisers have requested us to be there by 4pm.
I guess i will be joining al khatem trip.. i got plans change sorry 🙂
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Hello everyone who has registered for this trip
we need to take a final headcount for the participants for the event. therefore please post here if you are confirmed to join, what car would you be driving; how many people in your team AND whether you have room for some more people to carry. we need this information immediately to freeze the participation and to finalise the car pooling. thanks
Hi Ajay,
Time change noticed. I’ll be there on time.
I see we have just a few cars. Is it going to be enough to support the marathon?
Are we going to camp on Friday and support them on Saturday anyway?
I’m confirmed.
Car: FJ Cruiser.
Just driver. No passengers.
If anyone needs a ride just let me know.
Ajay,
I’m confirmed.
Car: FJ Cruiser, no passengers. If anyone needs a ride just give me a call.
I see there are just few cars.
Are we going to camp Friday night and support the marathon on Saturday anyway?
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