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Here's a look at what will be supporting the Sahara RaceTM 2005 competitors over the 250 kilometers in the Sahara Desert. |
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Staff and Medical Support: There will be a total of 36 international staff including the volunteers and medical team. The medical team will number seven. |
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Campsite: To assemble and take down the campsite daily and to drive vehicles, there is a local team of 35 individuals. |
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Kitchen: There are three chefs to prepare food for the staff, medical team, volunteers and media. |
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Vehicles: For transportation, there are 15 Toyota 4x4s vehicles. |
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Tents: All tents were specially made for the Sahara RaceTM 2005 with special consideration given to chilly nighttime temperatures. There are 10 competitor tents, 5 staff and media tents, a kitchen tent, a medical tent, a headquarters tent, a lounge tent and 10 check point tents. These tents are made of high quality Egyptian cotton. |
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Safety and Logistics: Off-Road Egypt will oversee the safety of the vehicles and offer logistical support.
Website: www.offroadegypt.com |
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Water: The Coca-Cola Company has provided 13,000 liters of Dasani bottled water or 26,000 (500 ml) bottles.
Website: www.cocacola.com |
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Generators/Lighting: There are three generators to provide for staff lighting, laptops and battery charging. |
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Communications: For communications, there is a system of walkie talkies and a backup system of Iridium satellite phones. The satellite Internet access is provided by Inmarsat R-BGAN with two terminals available during the event. |
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GPS: There are six global positioning devices. |
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MP3s: Philips has provided ten units of its new Sport Audio Players to be tested under the harsh desert conditions of the Sahara Race™ 2005.
Website: www.philips.com |
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Spenco: Spenco has provided 2nd Skin, 2nd Skin Blisterpads and Adhesive Knit.
Website: www.spenco.com |
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