Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Dubai SkyDive - 13 Feb 2022

[Suresh K]

@ Islam Soliman, thanks for the update. Happy to join the drive with you

[Islam Soliman]

Dea @Rayas Ali, unfortunately I will have to remove your RSVP as there are other people still in the WL ahead of you.

@Farook Veettil you are added to the drive, pls let me know if you can't join so your spot is given to next in Q.

WL:

1. @Farook Veettil added

2. @iremmeri

3. @Vasja Zupan

4. @Rayas Ali

 

[Rayas Ali]

Hi Islam, I was already listed as attendee, now I see myself back to waitlist. Any step that was missing from my side?

[Islam Soliman]

6 minutes ago, Rayas Ali said:

Hi Islam, I was already listed as attendee, now I see myself back to waitlist. Any step that was missing from my side?

Hi @Rayas Ali actually 2 things missing.. you RSVPed late while the drive was full with 5-6 people on the WL.. I guess what happened is one of the drivers signed out which made the drive showing an open seat which should be allocated to the first member next on the WL.. hence the reason I signed you out and added @Farook Veettil who was no. 1 on the WL.

 

Also, checking. your profile I found out you haven't done an absolute newbie drive yet which is a must before joining newbie drive.

 

There is one tomorrow morning but I see it's fully booked... but don't worry every weekend there is at least one Absolute Newbie drive .. once you complete 1, you are more than welcome to join any NB drive.

The below link should give a full view on the grading structure and prerequisites for drives and levels. All drives are posted on Mondays at 7:00pm sharp.. stay tuned.

 

[Vasja Zupan]

Hi, I've removed myself from WL as I can not come tomorrow. Thank you.

Have a great ride. 

Best,

Vasja

 

[Islam Soliman]

Dear @Alex Hollands @Yesu Yarlagadda @Suresh K @Krishna R @Haitham Khattab @Serhat Yalcinkaya @Mahmoud Taha @karim hamandi @Awais Zuberi @Udit S @Looper @Farook Veettil @Sharat Nambiar

Pre-drive details below:

1- Please be on time and bring all your passion for off-roading and pull as much as you can of yourself out of bed.. trust me you will need all of it.

2- Be at the meeting point by 7:00am (or before) and be ready to move max by 7:15am max (deflated, flag erected, 4H on, radio on and set, airbags/traction/abs all set....) 

3- Please ensure your programable radio is on, fully charged and set to Channel 2 (446,031)

4- Briefing will be done on on the sand before we start moving

5- Please be prepared for a demanding drive which you will require your undivided attention. Bringing passengers is ok provided they will not be a cause for distraction and don't have known motion sickness or fear of heights.

6- Please ensure everything in the car is tied down and no moving objects 

7- Please check all oils, tow hooks, and ensure no hanging parts below the chassis.

8- please ensure you come with a full tank (as much as possible) in addition to all necessary gear for this drive level specially your safety flag (NO FLAG or RADIO = NO DRIVE)

9- Meeting Point: By Dubai SkyDive Parking (take the underpass to cross the other side of Alain Road then go right till the end of the road, then left before you enter the parking area, another left you should find the convoy ahead of you) https://goo.gl/maps/S4PT8a8WYg8ENs1d6

See you all on the sand 😎

 

10- Convoy order:

 

 

[Udit S]

Dear @Islam Soliman, I just saw the msg that I have been confirmed for the drive & hence won't be able to make it. I am very sorry for the last min cancellation, but I just missed seeing the msg earlier.

[Alex Hollands]

Dear @Islam Soliman, im very sorry, ive slept through my alarm and won't be able to get to the meeting spot in time. I set 3 alarms but slept through so apologies to you and those on the wait list for my error.

[Mahmoud Taha]

@Looperi missed ur radio with me. This is my number call we and i will bring it back.

0507360015

[Haitham Khattab]

@Islam Soliman Thank you so much for leading us through today’s adventure. I enjoyed the mix of technical dunes and side slopes. It was full of learning and excitement.

 @Looper Thank you so much for your support & efforts to all convoy team today. 

To all my convoy colleagues, pleasure driving with you today and see you in next drives.

I ve added some pictures.