Dear Members,
AD4X4 Club is running the 12th edition of the GPS Hunt, the event is aimed to sharpen the navigation, leading, time management and team work skills of the club members.
The GPS Hunt is an internal event organized by AD4x4 Club, it’s managed by the club Marshals to help develop and train our fellow off-roaders / club members through an adventurous & fun day.
THE CONCEPT OF THE GPS HUNT: The concept of the event is simple, imagine you are in two big circles, the starting point of the drive is at the center of the circle and the checkpoints are scattered all around that circle. Each team will be given a set of GPS waypoints in DDM format "Degrees, Decimal Minutes" and each team needs to work together in finding their way to the next checkpoint. Each team will be free to choose the next destination in that circle. Each check point will be flagged and will have a stamp/code/word that you have to use in order to prove to the organizers you have reached that check point.
This event is NOT A COMPETITION AND THERE ARE NO PRIZES.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday February 25, 2023.
Area: max 90 minutes from Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Aim: train AD4x4 teams for Desert Navigation.
Start of event: 9 am at base camp, you need to present before time (8:00 am).
Finish: 6 hours of desert driving, 1-2 hours of preparation, briefing, feedback, pre and post drive chat.
No. of members per team: 4
Max No. of teams: based on available Marshals for support.
No. of Teams: For safety reasons and with club rules, ALL teams will have a Marshal and therefore we will base initial sign-ups based on the number of Marshals in attendance, but we are expecting 8 to 10 teams.
Teams: Each team will consist of four vehicles. Ideally, team composition will be 1 x Expert or Advance (Team Leader) and 1 x Newbie, whilst the other two drivers can be Newbie or Intermediate. Members will register individually first, then the teams will be formed by the event organizers/Marshals. Each team will have a supporting Marshal to ensure the teams safety, he will be only monitoring and guiding you for safety, so don’t try to seek his help with navigation & waypoints.
TEAM LEADERS PLEASE CONTACT ALL YOUR TEAM MEMBERS FOR LOGISTICS, TIMING and EQUIPMENT.
Recovery Team: we will have many marshals floating around the area. In case of any kind of problems, supporting Marshal can immediately contact the Recovery Team.
Track: NEWBIE LEVEL (i.e: only straight cresting is allowed) and your supporting Marshal will make sure Team Leader are complying with that for every ones safety. Team Leaders you can refresh your knowledge about Newbie Track from the logbook description about Newbie level.
Event Fees: Big Smile thought out the day.
Prizes: Fun & Sand
Fuel: Your vehicle MUST be filled up with gas, extra fuel tank is not required. But if you feel you want to carry extra fuel with you it’s your choice but please keep it secured.
We will stay for an hour or two afterwards to chill and chat if you are interested to stay.
Time Schedule:
Meet Point:
All Team Leaders should coordinate with their team members and make sure that all team members arrive on time at the meeting point.
Meeting at 8:00 AM at basecamp (coordinate will be provided later).
Start: 9:00 AM sharp from basecamp (coordinate will be provided later).
(it will take 25-30 minutes to get from the nearest ADNOC to the meeting point, so be fueled and ready to leave) the Marshal/Team Leader will guide you to the camp will not wait for late arrivals so Team Leaders (Expert & Advance drivers), your team is your responsibility (part of trip management).
8:30 AM: All participants will be briefed and provided with maps and co-ordinate lists
9:00 AM: Start Your Engines THE EVENT WILL BEGIN
Driving duration: 5-6 hours
4:00 PM: All teams should be heading back to base camp ARRIVING NO LATER THAN 4:30PM
5:00 PM: Scoring and feedback.
Late afternoon / Evening – for those who wish to stay, some of us may BBQ or sit and chat.
IF YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE PLEASE REGISTER. YOU WILL BE INFORMED WITH YOUR TEAM NUMBER COUPLE OF DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT in order for event organizers to make sure all teams are as evenly matched.
PLEASE READ THIS WHOLE POST TO UNDERSTAND WHAT IS INVOLVED.
The most important note – THIS IS NOT A COMPETITION, there are no prizes. The aim is to get teams working together, learning navigation, convoy and time management and being mostly self-sufficient, while spending a fun and adventurous day.
The teams will be allotted based on the driving skills and size of vehicles, this is to achieve the maximum output of this learning experience. This will mix new members with experienced members all with two goals, experience and fun.
TEAM LEADERS: Please ensure that you contact your team members once your team is assigned and confirm their attendance, if anyone cannot make it, please inform the event organizers as soon as possible and we can offer this place to someone on the waiting list. From this point on, you need to think as a team. As with any trip that AD4x4 as a club runs, teams of less than 3 members cannot participate.
Teams need to CHECK carefully THE EQUIPMENT LIST and ensure they have all equipment and cover all requirements, any team with missing equipment will NOT be allowed to participate. ALL vehicles should be in top notch condition, please inspect your vehicles & make sure all required services & fixtures are done couple of days before the event. No equipment means no drive (and that includes a correct spare tire).
Members on the waiting list if you want to join at the base camp, you are more than welcome, we will have a nice gathering, just let us know beforehand. We do not want people turning up on their own as the area will have many groups navigating the dunes, so safety is priority.
Notice: Please Check FAQ below for team formations
Scoring: There are two types of checkpoints:
Easy: less points for passing through them
Medium: you get more points passing through them, but they may be further or in more testing areas.
Important notice: Any team arriving after the finish time will be penalized in points for every minute of delay.
The Terrain: In General, the whole area where the event will be located is easy to moderate in difficulty and most members will have driven there before.
Rules:
Each team should be completely self-sufficient; you should carry your own supplies, GPS’s and recovery gear.
Your team should be able to deal with tire pop-outs, broken flags and other off-road related incidents. With the exception of mechanical breakdowns & accidents, teams that require physical assistance from the organizers.
Extra fuel is not required.
You are to travel with your convoy of four cars at all times and in convoy. If you are in a situation where you have to break your convoy you have to alert the organizers otherwise you will be disqualified from the event.
If you are late in the morning you will be also penalized.
How to register:
Register on the trip.
For the time being, we will accept ONLY the 1st 10 of each of the following grades (newbie, intermediate and advanced), the 11th and after will be on a waiting list and no guarantee he/she can participate. This may change if there is additional support from Marshals.
The team must be four members, one leader (Expert/Advanced), one (Marshal) and three additional drivers.
What equipment do I need?
GPS device (mandatory 1, preferably 2 for each team)
Flag and pole (for each team member)
Communication device (for each team member)
Recovery equipment to include as a minimum rated snatch strap, rated shackles, gloves, spade, jack, jack plate d. spare tyre (matching size for your car)
Vehicle to have suitable recovery points front and back
Pressure gauge & deflators
Basic first aid kit
Air compressor (at least 2 per team) (The list is mandatory for safety and good practice)
Pen or pencil
**AD4X4 Trip Rules Apply
By agreeing to register for this trip you have read, understood and agreed to the AD4x4 Club Indemnity.
If you have any questions, please contact the following Marshals:
FidoDido: 050 200 1035
PHARAOH: 052 677 3115
Osama Al Ali: 050 611 2856
Tariq Al Hosani: 050 441 2319
Salah Shaalan: 050 641 2267
Wish you an unforgettable experience, Good Luck.
Trip Date | 02-25-2023 8:00 am |
End Date | 02-25-2023 6:00 pm |
Capacity | 65 |
Registered | 58 |
Slots | 7 |
Cut off date | 02-24-2023 |
Created By | Abu Dhabi 4x4 Club |
Categories | Club Events |