19e édition - du 14 au 29 mars 2009
Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles
La référence féminine depuis 1990
Concept
A concept created by our Organization in 1990
It is in losing their points of reference that the Gazelles discover their true values.
Freedom to choose their route: this is our concept for this adventure.
The Gazelles have to reach the predefined check points along their course in the least number of kilometres, rather than in the least amount of time.
They may choose to drive around a mountain or to cross over it, to drive through the dunes or to avoid them...
They are provided with a "Road Book" for the day’s course. This extremely succinct document contains only the geographic coordinates, headings and distances of the day’s check points and finish line.
With the help of a compass and a 1:100,000 scale map, they plot their route and plan their itinerary.
One course, designed specifically for the capacities of Crossover vehicles, is reserved for the exclusive use of this type of vehicle.
Dividing the vehicles among different courses makes it harder for them to follow each other, which is strictly prohibited during the competition.
The competition begins at dawn, with successive starts by the minute. An average day of competition is 10 to 13 hours long.
The rankings are obtained by calculating the extra kilometres driven (distance driven between check points minus distance as the crow flies) and penalty kilometres for any check points not reached.
The winning team is that with the least number of kilometres.
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News flash 16:50 - Teams 132 and 193 reach the bivouac
Half an hour after the arrival of Team 132 (Nathalie CAMPAGNA and Nicole TURCOT - ACTIMAX), Isabelle GERMAIN-PAILLARSE and Karine PIERRE of Team 193 - LULU DANS LA PRAIRIE reach the bivouac. For this...
News flash 12:44 – Team 192 requests mechanical assistance
Team 192 (Sophie TAKENOUTI and Anne LE GOUAIS - A2B Collections) call for mechanical assistance after a wheel comes loose. As there have been no other calls, the problem is being quickly dealt with...News flash 11:23 – 2 teams already at CP2
While most of the teams located the first CP without too much difficulty, Team 148 (Elizabeth DART and Christelle LEGER - Toyota) plotted the wrong coordinates and therefore set out in the wrong...First taste of mini-dunes
