Morning Intermediate Desert Drive - "Rise Up to Chkpt 200, time for Sweihan" - Abu Dhabi - 11 Feb 2022

[Varun Mehndiratta]

Drive Plan

Some wise off-roader once said  "Smart ppl save enough to shower gifts on their loved ones on V day, Genius  fill up their fuel tank and use it all in Sweihan before losing it all on Valentine’s day".

This drive is designed for Geniuses, so RSPV at your own risk.  

Drive is 3rd in series of ChkPt200 Intermediate drives. After successful execution and experimentation with the series around Badayer, Area 53, its time to take it to where it actually belongs - the beautiful bowls of Sweihan. Through the drive, we will  strive to focus of spending as much time as we can at an elevation of 200mtr above sea level - keeping with the mission of the drive series i.e. check point 200. 

See you all this Saturday, as we get set to explore some of the highest of dunes, sharpest of ridges and sweetest of bowls in Sweihan. 

General Overview

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
• Ban from Carnity Off-road Club
• Two Way Radio Guidelines

Drive Details

Level: Intermediate & above.

When:  11th Feb'23, Saturday.

Meeting time: 7:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions).

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pNyskmokem8hL2ef8?g_st=iw

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

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

Approximate finish time: 11:30AM

THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE UNLESS YOU HAVE A COMPRESSOR. ANYONE ARRIVING AT THE DRIVE WITHOUT A COMPRESSOR, FLAG, PROPER SHOVEL AND DEFLATION KIT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE. ALL TOW POINTS WILL BE CHECKED BEFORE DEPARTURE. 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 10 cars only. 
• 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 below calendar

 

[Simon D]

Omg it was full by 19:00 , this is a new record 😅🤣. My finger was too slow  

[Varun Mehndiratta]

Dear Sand Sailors

Thanks for RSVPing for the drive. Believe @Simon D has already summed up how fast the slots went through - really appreciate the response and i am hoping we will be as swift during the drive as well 

A drive in Sweihan has been long overdue for me and i am really looking forward to explore the magnificent dunes of this beautiful area, Surely couldnt have asked for a stronger convoy and especially with the company of Lord of adrenaline pumping drives @Hisham Masaad, we are in for some amazing fun.

With 5 days to go for this drive, lets get to the business.. This terrain is going to demand some clear ground rules and preparation. So, lets be sure about the same before we land up at meeting point on Saturday. 

a.) This area demands exceptional Radio communication skills. One miss communication and the whole convoy can be stuck for a long haul. So, please make sure you are very comfortable managing radio.

1. No Radio = No Drive.

2. No sufficient battery in radio = No drive 

3. Missed communication and we might have to exit the driver.

I am sure you all appreciate that safety is paramount.

b.) Unless fully convinced about yours and your vehicle's climbing ability, avoid passengers for this drive. Keep the vehicle light and your mind free of any distractions. I can assure you, this is not a drive which passengers will cherish.

c.)  Check that your vehicle is in perfect shape. You will need all the power that it possess through this drive. 

d.) Ensure you have all your off-roading gears in perfect condition. 

e.) Coming back after a long break from sand - in general my advice is always to go for FB+ or FB drive, before going ahead for Int. drive. Ofcourse, this is just a recommendation based on experience. 

f.) Above all, please be fully rested for the drive. So, plan all parties for Saturday night. 

Another, key element - We have 9 drivers on WL, so please ensure that if your plan changes or you are not sure about your plans, please update the RSVP well in time - lets not lose a slot while we have a long WL.. Thanks for your understanding.

Thanks again for your response. Looking forward to see you all on Saturday. 

@Gertjan @Waqas Parvez @ASAD. @Vaibhav @Imran Kashif @MMansoor @Naveen Raj @Sunil Mathew @Ranjan Das @Beide Worku 

WL (not in any order) - @Gerrit Bus @Mohamad Anwer @Simon D @Archibald Jurdi @Ashutosh Garg @Karthikeyan Govindarajan @Tareq Al Turq @Chris Wing @Alexanderrr

 

[Tareq Al Turq]

Thank you @Varun Mehndirattafor the brief above, this drive coming full within less than 10 seconds 😄, and unfortunately I missed it 🥲. 

[Mohamad Anwer]

14 hours ago, Simon D said:

14 hours ago, Simon D said:

 

Omg it was full by 19:00 , this is a new record 😅🤣. My finger was too slow

Unbelievable!!! Me too had the same issue Simon 😪   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Beide Worku]

8 hours ago, Varun Mehndiratta said:

Dear Sand Sailors

Thanks for RSVPing for the drive. Believe @Simon D has already summed up how fast the slots went through - really appreciate the response and i am hoping we will be as swift during the drive as well 

A drive in Sweihan has been long overdue for me and i am really looking forward to explore the magnificent dunes of this beautiful area, Surely couldnt have asked for a stronger convoy and especially with the company of Lord of adrenaline pumping drives @Hisham Masaad, we are in for some amazing fun.

With 5 days to go for this drive, lets get to the business.. This terrain is going to demand some clear ground rules and preparation. So, lets be sure about the same before we land up at meeting point on Saturday. 

a.) This area demands exceptional Radio communication skills. One miss communication and the whole convoy can be stuck for a long haul. So, please make sure you are very comfortable managing radio.

1. No Radio = No Drive.

2. No sufficient battery in radio = No drive 

3. Missed communication and we might have to exit the driver.

I am sure you all appreciate that safety is paramount.

b.) Unless fully convinced about yours and your vehicle's climbing ability, avoid passengers for this drive. Keep the vehicle light and your mind free of any distractions. I can assure you, this is not a drive which passengers will cherish.

c.)  Check that your vehicle is in perfect shape. You will need all the power that it possess through this drive. 

d.) Ensure you have all your off-roading gears in perfect condition. 

e.) Coming back after a long break from sand - in general my advice is always to go for FB+ or FB drive, before going ahead for Int. drive. Ofcourse, this is just a recommendation based on experience. 

f.) Above all, please be fully rested for the drive. So, plan all parties for Saturday night. 

Another, key element - We have 9 drivers on WL, so please ensure that if your plan changes or you are not sure about your plans, please update the RSVP well in time - lets not lose a slot while we have a long WL.. Thanks for your understanding.

Thanks again for your response. Looking forward to see you all on Saturday. 

@Gertjan @Waqas Parvez @ASAD. @Vaibhav @Imran Kashif @MMansoor @Naveen Raj @Sunil Mathew @Ranjan Das @Beide Worku 

WL (not in any order) - @Gerrit Bus @Mohamad Anwer @Simon D @Archibald Jurdi @Ashutosh Garg @Karthikeyan Govindarajan @Tareq Al Turq @Chris Wing @Alexanderrr

 

So looking forward to this ride with all my fellow fast fingers 😂 

[Varun Mehndiratta]

2 hours ago, Tareq Al Turq said:

Thank you @Varun Mehndirattafor the brief above, this drive coming full within less than 10 seconds 😄, and unfortunately I missed it 🥲. 

Stay put my friend… still 5 days to go. 
 

All, anyone interested in camping a night before?

[Simon D]

2 hours ago, Mohamad Anwer said:

 

@Mohamad Anwer ,i guess @Carnity intentionally puts us under this kind of mental and physical stress like the F1 drivers so we can cope better better with the actual race and terrain and become a better drivers  🤣.

 

 

[Waqas Parvez]

10 hours ago, Varun Mehndiratta said:

Dear Sand Sailors

Thanks for RSVPing for the drive. Believe @Simon D has already summed up how fast the slots went through - really appreciate the response and i am hoping we will be as swift during the drive as well 

A drive in Sweihan has been long overdue for me and i am really looking forward to explore the magnificent dunes of this beautiful area, Surely couldnt have asked for a stronger convoy and especially with the company of Lord of adrenaline pumping drives @Hisham Masaad, we are in for some amazing fun.

With 5 days to go for this drive, lets get to the business.. This terrain is going to demand some clear ground rules and preparation. So, lets be sure about the same before we land up at meeting point on Saturday. 

a.) This area demands exceptional Radio communication skills. One miss communication and the whole convoy can be stuck for a long haul. So, please make sure you are very comfortable managing radio.

1. No Radio = No Drive.

2. No sufficient battery in radio = No drive 

3. Missed communication and we might have to exit the driver.

I am sure you all appreciate that safety is paramount.

b.) Unless fully convinced about yours and your vehicle's climbing ability, avoid passengers for this drive. Keep the vehicle light and your mind free of any distractions. I can assure you, this is not a drive which passengers will cherish.

c.)  Check that your vehicle is in perfect shape. You will need all the power that it possess through this drive. 

d.) Ensure you have all your off-roading gears in perfect condition. 

e.) Coming back after a long break from sand - in general my advice is always to go for FB+ or FB drive, before going ahead for Int. drive. Ofcourse, this is just a recommendation based on experience. 

f.) Above all, please be fully rested for the drive. So, plan all parties for Saturday night. 

Another, key element - We have 9 drivers on WL, so please ensure that if your plan changes or you are not sure about your plans, please update the RSVP well in time - lets not lose a slot while we have a long WL.. Thanks for your understanding.

Thanks again for your response. Looking forward to see you all on Saturday. 

@Gertjan @Waqas Parvez @ASAD. @Vaibhav @Imran Kashif @MMansoor @Naveen Raj @Sunil Mathew @Ranjan Das @Beide Worku 

WL (not in any order) - @Gerrit Bus @Mohamad Anwer @Simon D @Archibald Jurdi @Ashutosh Garg @Karthikeyan Govindarajan @Tareq Al Turq @Chris Wing @Alexanderrr

 

@Hisham Masaad would love to hear yallah push from sweeping position 😃

[Alexanderrr]

If we end up with 9 waitlisted, we can make another convoy , just saying 😬
And I am interested in camping overnight 👍

Edited February 7, 2023 by Alexanderrr