Explore. Learn.
Drive Together.

Drives Attended (Indicative)

Minimum 10 Fewbie Plus drives are required within last 6 months for Intermediate promotion.
 

What you'll learn

• Basic GPS and navigational skills
• Basic tow rope and winch recoveries
• Extreme side sloping and long hill climb
• Tall dunes ridge riding and criss crossing
• Precise control over technical dunes
• Fast pace desert driving
• Clear radio communication skills
• Advance recovery skills
  • Self recover from dune crest
  • Soft sand recovery
  • Pop-out fixing
     

Skills required

• Adventurous and thrill seeker but in a safe manner
• Level headed under stressful situations
• Responsible, dependable and accountable
   

Car Worthiness

• Capable 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing
• Suitable approach and departure angle
• High profile tires

Off-road gear required

Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor, tool kit, rated recovery rope and 2 rated shackles, GPS.
 

Drive teamwork

• Manage center forward position with Trip Lead’s permission
• Learn/assist recoveries under Trip Lead’s supervision
• Re-route convoy and coordination, when needed
• Learn to lead small portion of Intermediate drive under Marshal supervision

Drive Joining

Join Newbie, Fewbie, Fewbie Plus and Intermediate drives.
 

Forum participation

• Active participation on the forum
• Share drive experience + feedback
• Share drive pictures in the gallery
• Post trip report after the drive