TSD Camp

sudev · 1st November 2010, 15:31

Sorry the registration link given earlier does not function. Try this link instead:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/view...Sll2SlFwZHc6MQ

sudev · 6th November 2010, 09:16

Eleven people registered for camp on 5th December.

sudev · 9th November 2010, 06:49

Time Speed Distance (TSD) rally is not about speed but about team work and navigation. Driven within legal speed limits the format allows you to enjoy the rally and the areas you drive through. Learn how to navigate with minimal penalties.

Location for the 5th December camp: Hotel Sarovar Portico
Near Suraj Kund / Badarpur / Charmwood Village
Link for location: Express Sarovar Portico Hotel - Faridabad - India - With &ReviewNumber1 guest reviews

sudev · 17th November 2010, 15:55

Two slots still left for the camp on 5th December. Any takers?

sudev · 24th November 2010, 08:41

Four seats still available for the 05 December camp:
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sudev · 6th December 2010, 14:57

The fourth training camp for TSD Navigation and orientation was held on 05 Decmber 2010. Three people from outstation could not turn up due to weather so we had seven people attending the camp.

No longer surprised that training in efficient use of simple calculator ends up taking about 50% of the time. This involves examples and personalised help from faculty (hehehe me and Alka) and participants till all become reasonably proficient at it. This is followed by a rally simulation. Trivial? But this is one area that ends up helping the participants in a TSD keep their penalties lowest.

The balance time goes in to discussing navigation techniques and tricks and general preparations for the target event. Discussions on rules and regulation, GPS use, team interaction etc. are taken up depending on the group needs.

Next camp will be in January 2011.

oldmonk · 6th December 2010, 19:44

I attended this camp with my navigator, and it was a wonderful experience! While it was great re-visiting the calculator, learning road book signs, meeting other participants (and of course, Sudev and Alka), listening to their experiences, learning tips etc.; what I was most happy about was that my navigator came out of the camp confident that we could actually be competitive in Desert Storm. Sudev has had a great track record of his students doing well, hopefully we won't let him down

I would also like to express my heartfelt appreciation of Sudev's effort. It's not easy giving up one's Sunday to be a teacher. Especially when the incentive is intangible - may be some pride/happiness when people who you have trained do well. Obviously he does it because of his passion for the sport. And I think these camps are a great platform for newbies to launch themselves into the world of rallying.

sudev · 6th December 2010, 21:23

Thank you. Its compliments like your that keep us going. Your getting a podium will be icing on the cake.

ihrishi · 21st December 2010, 10:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by sudev

I have been involved in rallying for a long long time, first as a participant and now as an organiser and official. I directly oversee the organisation, planning, set up and running of the longest TSD event in the country - Desert Storm (Desert Storm).

The location is India Habitat Centre New Delhi

Any chance of holding such a camp in Bombay?

sudev · 21st December 2010, 15:01

Hmmmmm...possible.
Will need to cover airfare in addition to what ever else. At a single camp we'd (yes two of us do it) like to work with no more than 15 people. So it mean more or less Rs4500/head. How many takers? How many people will you bring to the table?

sudev · 21st December 2010, 16:03

Also for which TSD rally? Desert Storm 11? or the Centennial one?

sudev · 27th December 2010, 11:41

Okay so some folks have been asking if I can hold a TSD navigation training in their beloved Mumbai.

Tentatively can I get a show of hands for people willing to attend on 16th January?

Register at https://spreadsheets.google.com/view...Sll2SlFwZHc6MQ

sudev · 30th December 2010, 07:06

Some quick answers of queries that I have received:

Aims of training:
I find that many, if not most, of people participating in TSD events
do not have clear idea of how to go about preparing for the same nor
they are aware what to expect. The introduction and training can help
you plan a winning strategy. Using this very methodical approach in
recent past many participants have achieved podium finishes.

Camps:
I would be conducting one day training camp each at Delhi and Mumbai
on 15th and 16th January respectively. Each camp is designed to
introduce participants to basics of TSD navigation and calculation.

Registration:
Fill in registration form at:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/view...Sll2SlFwZHc6MQ

I also would try and answer any query here.

In case you feel that there could be someone else who can benefit from such
training I would be thankful for your forward of this message.

sudev · 1st January 2011, 10:14

Ten people have registered for Mumbai camp on 16th January. So its a go ahead.

Any suggestion for venue at Mumbai? Preferably near the airport area as I have to fly in night before and fly out afterwards. Need seating for ~15 people with projector, screen and white board. A day conference package including tea coffee lunch etc.

A friend has suggested Hotel Mirador slightly north of airport.

Abbas · 1st January 2011, 15:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by sudev

Ten people have registered for Mumbai camp on 16th January. So its a go ahead.

Any suggestion for venue at Mumbai? Preferably near the airport area as I have to fly in night before and fly out afterwards. Need seating for ~15 people with projector, screen and white board. A day conference package including tea coffee lunch etc.

A friend has suggested Hotel Mirador slightly north of airport.

Hotel Mirador is a fine hotel. Its near to the airport and the place where i would be put up. You may go ahead with it.

1st November 2010, 15:31	#31
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,863 Thanked: 3,253 Times	Sorry the registration link given earlier does not function. Try this link instead: https://spreadsheets.google.com/view...Sll2SlFwZHc6MQ
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6th November 2010, 09:16	#32
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,863 Thanked: 3,253 Times	Eleven people registered for camp on 5th December.
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9th November 2010, 06:49	#33
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,863 Thanked: 3,253 Times	Time Speed Distance (TSD) rally is not about speed but about team work and navigation. Driven within legal speed limits the format allows you to enjoy the rally and the areas you drive through. Learn how to navigate with minimal penalties. Location for the 5th December camp: Hotel Sarovar Portico Near Suraj Kund / Badarpur / Charmwood Village Link for location: Express Sarovar Portico Hotel - Faridabad - India - With &ReviewNumber1 guest reviews
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17th November 2010, 15:55	#34
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,863 Thanked: 3,253 Times	Two slots still left for the camp on 5th December. Any takers?
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24th November 2010, 08:41	#35
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,863 Thanked: 3,253 Times	Four seats still available for the 05 December camp: Welcome to Facebook
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6th December 2010, 14:57	#36
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,863 Thanked: 3,253 Times	The fourth training camp for TSD Navigation and orientation was held on 05 Decmber 2010. Three people from outstation could not turn up due to weather so we had seven people attending the camp. No longer surprised that training in efficient use of simple calculator ends up taking about 50% of the time. This involves examples and personalised help from faculty (hehehe me and Alka) and participants till all become reasonably proficient at it. This is followed by a rally simulation. Trivial? But this is one area that ends up helping the participants in a TSD keep their penalties lowest. The balance time goes in to discussing navigation techniques and tricks and general preparations for the target event. Discussions on rules and regulation, GPS use, team interaction etc. are taken up depending on the group needs. Next camp will be in January 2011.
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6th December 2010, 19:44	#37
oldmonk BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 178 Thanked: 77 Times	I attended this camp with my navigator, and it was a wonderful experience! While it was great re-visiting the calculator, learning road book signs, meeting other participants (and of course, Sudev and Alka), listening to their experiences, learning tips etc.; what I was most happy about was that my navigator came out of the camp confident that we could actually be competitive in Desert Storm. Sudev has had a great track record of his students doing well, hopefully we won't let him down I would also like to express my heartfelt appreciation of Sudev's effort. It's not easy giving up one's Sunday to be a teacher. Especially when the incentive is intangible - may be some pride/happiness when people who you have trained do well. Obviously he does it because of his passion for the sport. And I think these camps are a great platform for newbies to launch themselves into the world of rallying.
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6th December 2010, 21:23	#38
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,863 Thanked: 3,253 Times	Thank you. Its compliments like your that keep us going. Your getting a podium will be icing on the cake.
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21st December 2010, 15:01	#40
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,863 Thanked: 3,253 Times	Re: TSD Camp Hmmmmm...possible. Will need to cover airfare in addition to what ever else. At a single camp we'd (yes two of us do it) like to work with no more than 15 people. So it mean more or less Rs4500/head. How many takers? How many people will you bring to the table?
	() Thanks

21st December 2010, 16:03	#41
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,863 Thanked: 3,253 Times	Re: TSD Camp Also for which TSD rally? Desert Storm 11? or the Centennial one?
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27th December 2010, 11:41	#42
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,863 Thanked: 3,253 Times	Re: TSD Camp Okay so some folks have been asking if I can hold a TSD navigation training in their beloved Mumbai. Tentatively can I get a show of hands for people willing to attend on 16th January? Register at https://spreadsheets.google.com/view...Sll2SlFwZHc6MQ
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30th December 2010, 07:06	#43
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,863 Thanked: 3,253 Times	Re: TSD Camp Some quick answers of queries that I have received: Aims of training: I find that many, if not most, of people participating in TSD events do not have clear idea of how to go about preparing for the same nor they are aware what to expect. The introduction and training can help you plan a winning strategy. Using this very methodical approach in recent past many participants have achieved podium finishes. Camps: I would be conducting one day training camp each at Delhi and Mumbai on 15th and 16th January respectively. Each camp is designed to introduce participants to basics of TSD navigation and calculation. Registration: Fill in registration form at: https://spreadsheets.google.com/view...Sll2SlFwZHc6MQ I also would try and answer any query here. In case you feel that there could be someone else who can benefit from such training I would be thankful for your forward of this message.
	() Thanks

1st January 2011, 10:14	#44
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,863 Thanked: 3,253 Times	Re: TSD Camp Ten people have registered for Mumbai camp on 16th January. So its a go ahead. Any suggestion for venue at Mumbai? Preferably near the airport area as I have to fly in night before and fly out afterwards. Need seating for ~15 people with projector, screen and white board. A day conference package including tea coffee lunch etc. A friend has suggested Hotel Mirador slightly north of airport.
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