Abu-Dhabi Trip???

[SouthportFC Fan]

Anybody had any joy with getting travel insurance for this trip ? I've tried a couple of companies and they won't touch us if we're doing manual labour, which is what moving broken cars after racing, etc., is.

Does the BARC insurance cover us for this, so all we need is general travel insurance as if we're tourists ?

[Stephen Green]

I think you only need to worry about travel insurance.

[FRENCHIE44T]

Originally Posted by Stephen Green

I think you only need to worry about travel insurance.

Yes, thats what I saw somewhere else. Just for usual things including flights, money, and anything out side the circuit. Apart from that I presume were covered as usual like we would be if we were attending the GP over here, when we sign on.


I got mine fromm The AA online. and printed the documents off as well.

[gachjoel]

Originally Posted by FRENCHIE44T

Yes, thats what I saw somewhere else. Just for usual things including flights, money, and anything out side the circuit. Apart from that I presume were covered as usual like we would be if we were attending the GP over here, when we sign on.

It did say in the letter we had.

Insurance cover at the circuit is similar to what the MSA provides in this country.

Thanks for all the well wishes, We'll do you all proud, as we Brit Marshals know how to

[FRENCHIE44T]

Originally Posted by gachjoel

It did say in the letter we had.

Insurance cover at the circuit is similar to what the MSA provides in this country.

Thanks for all the well wishes, We'll do you all proud, as we Brit Marshals know how to

Yes gachjoel, thats where I saw it. Thanks.

[Piglet]

Have a fab time everyone, we'll be watching you...can you imagine the amount of armchair marshalling that'll be going on

Stay safe, don't forget to bring us back some sweeties!

[gachjoel]

Originally Posted by Piglet

Have a fab time everyone, we'll be watching you...can you imagine the amount of armchair marshalling that'll be going on

Stay safe, don't forget to bring us back some sweeties!

I look forward to reading the comments on 10ths when i get back, should be quite intresting

[HULK56]

Originally Posted by SouthportFC Fan

Anybody had any joy with getting travel insurance for this trip ? I've tried a couple of companies and they won't touch us if we're doing manual labour, which is what moving broken cars after racing, etc., is.

Does the BARC insurance cover us for this, so all we need is general travel insurance as if we're tourists ?

Hi
you only need travel insurance BARC cover the track stuff

[Sticker Rub]

Travelex are offering all marshals travelling to Abu Dhabi commission free foreign exchange & a 1% improvement on the rate on all walk-up transactions from 21st October. To qualify for this deal, you will need to present ID to prove that you are a marshal e.g. BMMC or equivalent card or BARC documentation showing you are part of the Abu Dhabi party.

There are no Travelex bureaux at Manchester Airport but the deal also applies at Abu Dhabi airport.

[MaxxUK]

Hi,

Just read a large part of this thread, interesting insight into what you guys are up to and some of the organisation required, certainly happy to know you'll be there and helping to train the locals. I do travel worldwide in my job and British Marshals (you guys) are regarded as the best in the world.

I'm not a marshal but a racer myself and primarilly a driver coach. I'll be in Abu-Dhabi with 2 drivers that I am coaching in the Chevrolet V8 Supercars Championship. Primarilly Raed Raffii in the Orange Meezer Class A car and Husam Al-Saleh in the Hala Class B car.

If I see you guys there I'll be sure to say hello. Any of you that work at Donington/Snetterton/Cadwell/Rockingam etc. may recognise me as I am often at these circuits. I am senior instructor with Lotus-on-Track and The Racing School (who operate at Donni & Rock) [Little fella, greying beard]

Anway, just thought i'd say Hi and advise of a bit of British Interest in the V8 races.

Malcolm

[White flag man]

Thanks Malcolm,
it would be nice to see you, but not your drivers, if you know what I mean.
Good luck to all the guys/girls going out this week. Have fun and see you all next Tuesday.
Don't forget Passport and money, everything else is optional. Make sure you keep both those things safe while your out there. I'm not in any way casting doubts on our hosts, but you know what happened at this years British GP.

[Stephen Green]

Malcolm, were you are Silverstone for LOT last week? If so this is Stephen who was doing the wrist band check at the pit exit all day. I will be flying out next week so hope to see you there!!!

[gary396]

Originally Posted by Sticker Rub

Travelex are offering all marshals travelling to Abu Dhabi commission free foreign exchange & a 1% improvement on the rate on all walk-up transactions from 21st October. To qualify for this deal, you will need to present ID to prove that you are a marshal e.g. BMMC or equivalent card or BARC documentation showing you are part of the Abu Dhabi party.

There are no Travelex bureaux at Manchester Airport but the deal also applies at Abu Dhabi airport.

Just be a bit wary of this as I think Travelex normally provide a worse rate at airports than they do for advance purchases so the offer might still end costing you more than buying in advance with them or elsewhere. On the other hand if you do leave it to the last minute then it would benefit you. Just check!

[MaxxUK]

Originally Posted by Stephen Green

Malcolm, were you are Silverstone for LOT last week? If so this is Stephen who was doing the wrist band check at the pit exit all day. I will be flying out next week so hope to see you there!!!

Yes, that was me Stephen. I was the little fella with the white open-face helmet, did the pace car laps in my Proton

Malcolm

[Motorsportgirli]

Well all packed, passport in a safe place and butterflies in my stomach!

Thanks to all those wishing us well and also to those who have given us advice! For those who watch the F1 practice on the red button, the commentators said they would try and speak to some of us, so we may make it on to the TV at some point

And those at home, make sure you do your best armchair marshaling!

[Stephen Green]

Originally Posted by MaxxUK

Yes, that was me Stephen. I was the little fella with the white open-face helmet, did the pace car laps in my Proton

Malcolm

Cool, hope to see you again soon at another LOT day

[Dan Friel]

The full marshal itinerary is published. PM me with email details - I'll only send onto people that I know are coming...

[Stevie B]

Originally Posted by Dan Friel

The full marshal itinerary is published. PM me with email details - I'll only send onto people that I know are coming...

Hi Dan, PM sent ...

[Stephen Green]

Chaps (and chapesses) please let's not block the forum with 'Ive sent a PM' messages (not a dig at you Stevie, just for those who are thinking of posting the same message)

[BAP]

good flight everybody going tomorrow and I'll see you over there next week

[Mike Kelly 1]

Suitcase packed, cats in jail (OK, a cattery!), train tickets arrived yesterday, taxi booked for 4.45am (for a 5.15am train ). Time to relax with a beer. and roll on the sun

See the rest of the travelling 10/10thers out there. For those back home, watch out for us on TV and play "spot the 10/10ther on BBC1)

[gachjoel]

Just go in from work, should have enough time to have a bath, have a beer.
Oh Yeah, and pack the suitcase.

see ya all at the airport

[gachjoel]

looking for a favour, is there anyone who isn't going able to record the AD F1.
if poss fri/sat free practice, sat quali & sun race.
i will re-imbure for anytime spent ect

thanks in advance if possible

[paul leedham]

sat at airport now just waiting for the off, exciting in't

[Hepatic]

Originally Posted by gachjoel

looking for a favour, is there anyone who isn't going able to record the AD F1.
if poss fri/sat free practice, sat quali & sun race.
i will re-imbure for anytime spent ect

thanks in advance if possible

i'll have quali and the race recorded but sky+ can't record the red button stuff :/ depending on when its on i can manually record that but it depends on if i'm at work or not...