Friday Morning Fast Paced Advance drive – 4 September 2020

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  • Tom
    August 31, 2020 at 12:19 pm #3472

    Meeting time: 0530
    Drive starts: 0600
    Drive terrain: Big Dunes Exploration.
    Drive will end at 0900

    Please be punctual so we can maximise our time on the sand!
    IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR SAFETY PURPOSES ONLY FEWBIES WITH SUFFICIENT DRIVE EXPERIENCE WILL BE ADMITTED. A MINIMUM OF 1 STAR IS REQUIRED TO JOIN THIS DRIVE.

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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.
    D. Max 3 persons per vehicle, or 5 if from the same family staying in the same house.
    E. 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 and mount your flag.
    F. Drivers AND passengers should remain in their vehicles, after deflating their tires and NOT meet or socialize with other participants.
    G. There is to be no sharing of any food or drinks.
    H. No sharing of any equipment, tow ropes, 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 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.

    Please note trips are limited to 10 vehicles per convoy. More convoys will be added subject to participant interest and marshal availability.

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

    rafic mecattaf
    September 1, 2020 at 9:28 am #44079

    Hi Tom, would like to participate but somehow don‘t find the „participate“ button on the website. Maybe because one needs to pay the membership fees first? Just did it, was not aware since been out of the country in August.

    Tom
    September 1, 2020 at 12:33 pm #44080
    quote Rafic post_id=50377 time=1598952508 user_id=26223:

    Hi Tom, would like to participate but somehow don‘t find the „participate“ button on the website. Maybe because one needs to pay the membership fees first? Just did it, was not aware since been out of the country in August.

    Hi Rafic,

    Membership Fee’s received – thank you. Your account has been activated so you should now be able to sign up. Please let me know if you are still facing issues and we will sort it out. I will count you in for the trip so see you on Friday AM!

    Thanks,

    Tom

    Anonymous
    September 1, 2020 at 1:07 pm #44081

    Hi Tom,
    I’ve just paid my membership now. Please keep me a space 😁 until it’s activated

    Tom
    September 1, 2020 at 1:36 pm #44082
    quote Andywilson post_id=50379 time=1598965667 user_id=26426:

    Hi Tom,
    I’ve just paid my membership now. Please keep me a space ? until it’s activated

    Great – you’re in! See you on Friday AM.

    Anonymous
    September 1, 2020 at 1:39 pm #44083

    Thanks Tom 👍🏻

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