APRIL 28-MAY 1, 2022 // 4-Day Intensive Fundamentals - Driving & Navigation Course
NOTE: The Driving portion of this training is currently sold out as of 03-10-2022. Teams registering for the driving course after this date will be placed on a waitlist. Navigation course OPEN.
Take a 2-Day Navigation School or 2-Day Driving School or combine both for the Fundamental 4-Day Intensive Rebelle U. The curriculum will benefit participants in the Rebelle Rally or similar type of navigation rally or automotive-based adventure travel. You will enjoy a significant learning experience, while instilling excellent navigation and off-road adventure skills with practice! Both classes are lead by Emily Miller, Chrissie Beavis and a highly experienced group of professional instructors. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND TAKING BOTH COURSES TOGEHER!
August 28-29, 2022
2-Day DRIVE TRAINING (4x4 or all-wheel drive vehicle required)
This 2-day class is dedicated to teaching off-road driving skills. This course will help people with either beginner or intermediate skills, and is a great learning environment and welcoming, encouraging instruction in a relaxed environment.
DAY 1 - Knowing your vehicle / vehicle systems including 4WD / the lifetime fundamentals = 3 skills + 3 questions / ascending & descending / refining technique & skills
DAY 2 - Introduction to sand driving / basic recovery / tires / vehicle troubleshooting
- Additional topics include choosing the proper equipment, packing & communication
April 29-May1, 2022
2-Day NAVIGATION COURSE (vehicle not required)
This 2-day class is dedicated to teaching navigation skills. This course will help people with either beginner or intermediate navigation skills and take place in a classroom setting as well as outdoor practical use.
DAY 1 - Basic principles / skills / tools / map reading & interpretation / coordinates / plotting headings & distances / plotting latitude & longitude / route planning / Return students have a choice to focus on plotting, route planning, or roadbook enduro calculations, equipment & calibration factors, and communication.
DAY 2 - Enduro calculations / CP plotting / driving & navigating enduro roadbook / driving & navigating checkpoints / how to train
SCHEDULE:
Thursday, April 28
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Driving Skills & Drills
Ocotillo Wells Area
Friday, April 29
7:00 AM - 4 PM Driving Skills & Drills
Glamis Dunes
Saturday, April 30
8:00 AM* OUTDOOR NAVIGATION CLASSROOM
Ocotillo Wells private camp
Sunday, May 1
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM* NAVIGATION OUTDOOR EXERCISES
PRICING:
You must bring a 4x4 or all-wheel drive vehicle for the driving course.
Vehicles are limited to 2 participants. Both participants will learn the skills as well as work as a team. We recommend 2 people per vehicle for the 4-day class (but not necessary). Navigation course is priced per participant. Driving course is priced per vehicle.
NAVIGATION = $275 per person per day
DRIVE TRAINING = $395 per vehicle per day
4-DAY INTENSIVE = $1890 for a team of two people
Cost includes instruction, maps, roadbooks and handouts. It does not include lodging or meals.
An EMT will be onsite.
ACCOMMODATIONS & FOOD:
The training is operated at a private camp. This includes onsite camping, restrooms, outdoor showers, and a kitchen area. You may make your own food, or purchase the food option. The food option includes breakfast, bag lunch and dinner. This option is $45 per day.
After submitting registration application, a secure link will be sent for payment. A 3% online payment fee will be applied.
RECOMMENDED PACKING LIST:
Comfortable shoes (closed toe)
Camping gear if camping
Headlamp
Water (At least 2.5 gallons. We will provide water as well.)
T-shirts
Light jacket
Wind protection
Sun Screen!
Hat
Goggles
Tire gauge
Basic first aid kit
Water bottles
Reusable coffee cup
Food & snacks
Personal toiletries
Personal medications
Navigation Equipment - pencils, plotter, compass, note paper
Registration & Cancellation Policy:
A 50% deposit is required. 50% is required by arrival date. No refunds if cancellation is made within 21 days of the event.