FAST PACED FRIDAY MORNING DESERT DRIVE – 13 NOV 2020

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  • trq
    November 8, 2020 at 9:58 am #3520

    Meeting time: 0615
    Drive starts: 0630
    Drive will end at 0930
    Meeting point: Badayer

    PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR SAFETY PURPOSES ONLY FEWBIES WITH SUFFICIENT DRIVE EXPERIENCE WILL BE ADMITTED

    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. Please watch the drive briefing on website page
    E. 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.
    F. Drivers AND passengers should remain in their vehicles, after deflating their tyres and NOT meet or socialise with other participants.
    G. There is to be no sharing of any food or drinks.
    H. No sharing of any equipment, tow topes, shackles, radios or any other accessory.
    I. 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 enough fuel.
    b) Air compressor in working condition.
    c) Recovery rope/strap.
    d) Compatible Radio pre-programmed to Clubs frequencies.
    e) Refreshments for oneself.
    f) Off road flag attachable to vehicle.

    Etiquette:
    1) Registering and not turning up stops others from joining and is highly avoidable behavior.
    2) Be punctual.
    3) Avoid bringing along unregistered participants without prior permission.
    4) please Maintain Social Distance at all time

    911
    November 9, 2020 at 7:42 am #44409

    Can we go to Faya mountain this time?

    trq
    November 10, 2020 at 1:27 pm #44423
    quote sandyunderdog post_id=50765 time=1604907755 user_id=26486:

    Can we go to Faya mountain this time?

    We can plan an easy drive in Faya next week 😀

    Anonymous
    November 12, 2020 at 5:12 am #44443

    Apologies for the last minute withdrawal. I’ve gone an injured my back last night which is very frustrating.

    trq
    November 12, 2020 at 1:32 pm #44445
    quote ketanladd post_id=50801 time=1605157927 user_id=26561:

    Apologies for the last minute withdrawal. I’ve gone an injured my back last night which is very frustrating.

    No issues. Take care. See you next week 🙂

    rafic mecattaf
    November 12, 2020 at 2:27 pm #44446

    I Tariq, is there going to be a whatsapp Group? Just asking since I didn’t receive the broadcast message last weekend

    trq
    November 12, 2020 at 2:55 pm #44447
    quote Rafic post_id=50804 time=1605191272 user_id=26223:

    I Tariq, is there going to be a whatsapp Group? Just asking since I didn’t receive the broadcast message last weekend

    Hi Rafic. Everyone will get a msg shortly.

    trq
    November 13, 2020 at 1:23 pm #44456

    Thank you everyone for the great drive 😊.
    See you next week.

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