27 OCTOBER 2013: Capped off our training weekend with an independent land navigation simulation where we put the driving and navigating together in a real desert environment. We were even able to do portions of the sim truly “off-road” as a section of our course went through an OHV area that allowed us to drive “off-trail,” a rarity here in the U.S.… (Check out the photo storyboard here …)
26 OCTOBER 2013: Emily Miller took some time out to explain the properties of sand dunes. Learning the structure of the dunes will help us to drive smart and pick the best lines during the rally. … (More to come on the official training event …)
26 OCTOBER 2013: Working out on basic sand driving skills during the Official Gazelle Training weekend where the watch words were “Slow is Pro.” A key challenge will be to find our pace for the nine day event… (More to come on the official training event …)
25 OCTOBER 2013: Got a lesson in navigation techniques and strategy from Emily Miller prior to the Official Gazelle Training weekend in San Diego. Great opportunity to refine our map skills, which will be critical during the Rally… (More to come on the official training event …)
