COVID19 Compliant - Morning Fewbie Desert Drive - The Sweihan Switcheroo - Abu Dhabi - 11 Jun 2021

[Frederic]

DRIVE PLAN:

We will be exploring a new side of Sweihan, which will be both treacherous and adventurous terrain. Be ready for massive dunes, steep slopes, and lots of fun !

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR CROSSING THE BORDERS:

• Dubai, UAQ, RAK, and Sharjah residents will need to procure a valid negative PCR test (max 2 days old) prior to entering Abu Dhabi. You will also need to install the Al Hosn App and the result should reflect in your app that you have received a PCR test within the last 48hrs. (SMS or printout will not be accepted at the border.
•  Once you have been vaccinated more than 28 days ago, the negative PCR test will offer you 7 days multiple entry to Abu Dhabi.
• There are many test-centers in each Emirate (drive through or via appointment). If in doubt please ask on the drive topic so we can assist you further.

This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to go through below information and and strictly follow these guidelines in order not to jeopardize someone's health, and to ensure we can keep organizing these drives safely.

 

MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions

 

MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: BAN POST

 

Two Way Radio Guidelines

• Every Offroader brings his own radio, programmed to the frequencies described in below advice topic.
• We will not share spare radios or program your radio on the drive. If you need assistance in programming the radio, post a topic on the Carnity website with your questions and we will help you out. 
• Make sure your radio is fully charged. It will be your only way of communication while driving.
• Before buying, please carefully read below advice so you are informed properly on which model / cost / shops...
• No radio = No drive. It is an essential tool and you should make sure you bring it on every drive and learn/practice how to use it.

 

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

 

Drive Details

Level:  Fewbie and above

When: Friday, 11 June 2021

Meeting time: 4:30 Am (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: Desert Rose Safari Meeting Point

https://goo.gl/maps/JdB85B4T3xKAp2Ti9

Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.

What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 9:00 AM

P.S.S. Make sure you fill up your gas tank at the nearest Petrol Station:

If you are coming from Abu Dhabi: ADNOC Al Khatam (975)

If you are coming from Dubai: ADNOC Sweihan (960)

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• Limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close 12 hrs before start.
  • If the RSVP is full and you wish to join, please mention your name on the drive thread to add on the waiting list. 
• Latecomers will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS.
• Members without RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS.
• Please withdraw your RSVP, if you aren't joining, so your spot can be taken by others.
• Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month.

 

PLEASE RSVP ON THE CALENDAR 

 

[Frederic]

As we are preparing and looking forward to tomorrows' drive, let me start with the draft convoy setup:

1) Frederic         -         Pajero SWB Blue    -   Crew @Frederic

2) Mustafa        -         Pajero LWB - Fewbie+ @Mus_hus78

3) Anoop          -    Jeep Wrangler -    Fewbie  @Anoop Nair

4) Karthikeyan   -   Toyota Landcruiser - Fewbie @Karthikeyan Govindarajan

5) Zed                -   Toyota Landcruiser - Fewbie  @Zed

6) Xavier             -   Nissan Xterra - Fewbie+ @Xavier Treasurer

7) Hasan             - Toyota Landcruiser - Fewbie @Hasan Wahlan

8 ) Werno            - Jeep Wrangler - Fewbie+ @Werno

9) Ruan            - Jeep Wrangler - Fewbie @Ruan van den Heever
 

10) Farouq          -  Jeep Grand Cherokee - Fewbie @Farouq Owdeh

11) Asif               - Nissan Xterra - Marshal - @Asif Hussain

12) Srikumar - Ancient XJ - Crew @Srikumar

We will be using Channel 2 (446.03125 Mhz).

@Anoop Nair @Werno as you are coming from Dubai, make sure you get the PCR results and the Al Hosn App that shows you have been tested in the last 48 hours.  (it will indicate "PCR negative for 0 days, 1 day, or 2 days, based on when you got the result). 2 days validity is the maximum.

The plan is to explore the area and stretch our legs a bit. Some of you are having quite some Fewbie or even Fewbie+ drives under their belt already, while others will be on their first Fewbie drive. Let's all look out for each other and help each other where needed. The emphasis is always on safety and having a great morning out.

Please do a double-check on your vehicle as well (fluids, filters, battery) as this is a more remote area and we want to avoid having to recover vehicles over a long distance towards the road.

I will have the fantastic support of @Asif Hussain who has done this area earlier this year. 

See you guys tomorrow morning at 04:30. I know it's early (especially for us Dubai folks) but we will make it totally worth it !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Frederic]

Glad to see our mystery guest is joining @Srikumar ! It will become extra fun 🤩 

[Srikumar]

Glad to get the PCR on time and be able to make it for this drive. Hope the Sweihan boys are ready for another action packed drive led by another Pajero. 

Looking forward to this drive.

[Zed]

With 3 very senior members, looks like they've upped the ante for tomorrow's drive 😁.

@Warren Flay we're gonna miss your cat-less chip-tuned almost-turbo Pajero! 😄

Edited June 10, 2021 by Zed

[Warren Flay]

27 minutes ago, Zed said:

With 3 very senior members, looks like they've upped the ante for tomorrow's drive 😁.

@Warren Flay we're gonna miss your cat-less chip-tuned almost-turbo Pajero! 😄

I'm off to see if I can get any air in Dubai! Gotta share the love bro

[Srikumar]

I see we are missing @Ruan van den Heever Probably the last drive of Vanessa pushed the Jeep a bit too much 🤣

[Ruan van den Heever]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 now if that is not a stab in the heart. 

The Jeep convinced me to change my plans 🛣......says if there is still a spot we will be there.

Pick up that pace. Vanessa warmed me up....and now I have an appetite for what a real criss cross and ridge ride feels like.

[Srikumar]

 All it took was a bit of Jeep banter to have you on board. Well worth it 😂

See you in the morning

[Frederic]

@Werno @Anoop Nair be aware that from Dubai E611 there are no petrol stations until you reach Sweihan, so better fill up this evening and then top up  at ADNOC Sweihan