2027 Arctic Convoy Registration Form
Event Timing: Friday 15th Jan 2027
Event Address: Leaving UK on 15th Jan 2027 we will be catching the Hull - Rotterdam Ferry with P&O @ 20:30 
Contact: theorangedefender@gmail.com

If you wish to, you can create an account with Outdoor Active and live track our location during the convoy. 
Please be patient when awaiting the maps link, it's a manual process!

Your details entered here will be used for purposes related to the organising of the Arctic Convoy only. 

We organise the convoy through our WhatsApp community group. To be added to the group, please complete your details below. Note: this is a public group and your number will be visible to other in the group. We will only contact you by email in relation to the 2027 Arctic Convoy, nothing else. 
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VIDEO CONSENT: 
The purpose of the convoy is to produce video content of the convoy.
The Orange Defender will have multiple cameras running including drones.
You maybe in the background of videos or be at the forefront of active shots published publicly on social media. 
Whilst we can aim to minimise footage of you/your vehicle (by request), unfortunately we cannot guarantee or honour any promise to not capture any video footage of you in the background or forefront whilst recording. 
If you do not wish to be on camera or in the final video at all, then unfortunately this trip is not suitable for you. 

Please be warned if you breakdown or get stuck, it is highly likely you will be in the forefront of the video!

Do you consent to you and your vehicle being part of the videos published publicly online?
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Your name and telephone number *
Emergency contact name & telephone number *
Vehicle make and model (no need for reg no')
Where do you intend to join us?
i.e Hull Ferry Port, Germany, Denmark
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Do you understand that we aim for a 15 day convoy and whilst our departure date is fixed, the return date is variable due to delays etc etc. You are responsible for booking your return travel. Whilst The Orange Defender cannot advise on this, we normally book the return when we are about a day away from the ferry and we are sure of our schedule.  *
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Do you understand that this is a 5000 mile Journey over two weeks. There will be a lot of driving each day? *
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Do you understand that this is not a guided tour, this is a tag along convoy with likeminded participants? *
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Do you understand that this convoy will be traveling through remote Arctic territories and temperatures can easily hit -35'c, you are responsible for ensuring you have adequate equipment to deal with a survival situation? *
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Do you understand that this convoy will be using public area wild camping spots and that you have got a means of sleeping in your vehicle or have a roof tent with adequately prepared for -35'c temperatures. *
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Do you understand that the overnight stops on the maps are intended stops and it is vey likely that we will change the stop point and select a new one depending on what happens during the day? *
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Do you understand that your safety and vehicles suitability/readiness for the journey is your responsibility and The Orange Defender shall not be liable for accidents, incidents, damages or injury? *
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Do you understand that you are responsible for ensuring your vehicle complies with each countries local laws? A list of all countries we will be passing through will be on the maps list. *
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Vehicles must have tyres with the 3 peaks rated symbol stamped on them and you must have snow chains on board. Confirm you have checked this? *
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Whilst the area is populated, we could be driving for 4/5 hours and not see a house or community. Please confirm that once you receive the maps you will familiarise yourself with the local emergency services, how to contact them in each country and how to make contact with hospitals/medical centres. *
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Do you understand that this convoy will be in remote areas and toilets/showers can be far between? *
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Do you understand that this convoy will be in remote areas and there is a risk of vehicles becoming trapped in snow. Should this happen, when rescued, the authorities will abandon your vehicle and you will be responsible for recovery when possible.

I have copied this last section from the Norwegian  winter driving in Nordkapp website: Winter expeditions to North Cape
See information below extracted from the Norwegian winter travel website for the last 13km of our journey: 

"Driving in a convoy

When driving in Norway in the wintertime it may occur that you have to drive in a convoy, this means that a snow plough drives in front of a convoy of cars.

Beware that the driver of the plough is in charge of the convoy and may refuse vehicles to follow if they are not properly equipped for the tour. The general rule is that there should not be more people in the convoy than what the rescuers can save.

As for the Nordkapp road, there is always winter convoy for the last 13 km of the road. The road is very exposed to bad weather and, because of security reasons, villages are more important and the Nordkapp road is the first to close due to bad weather. Keep this in mind and preferably have a day or two extra when travelling these areas.

Before a convoy, please check this:

Be sure to have enough fuel
Keep flashlight, shovel and tow rope easy accessible
It is vice to bring warm drinks and some food.
Bring warm clothes and shoes, the best is to wear the clothing and keep the car cold.
To avoid icing on the windows keep the car cold and use cold air, not warm, on the windows.
Use emergency lights.
Use fog light if your car is equipped with this.
Keep eye on the car in front.
Keep steady speed and follow the convoy.
Do not stop your car or try to turn around, again, follow the convoy.
If you do have to stop or the convoy stops never leave your car. This may be fatal.
Behind the convoy there will always be another snow plough or safety car. The driver of the front and rear car keeps contact during the convoy and the front car may stop occasionally to check if all cars are still along.

Remember never to stop or, in case of a traffic stop, never to leave your car."

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Do you understand that this is a dangerous activity, there is a real risk to life from the extreme conditions, and, you are solely responsible for your own actions and decisions as part of the convoy. *
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If you have any medical conditions that you believe The Orange Defender should be made aware of in case of emergencies, we will contact you separately via email, please note only you can decide if it is safe for you to participate. *
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