Morning Fewbie Desert Drive - Nahel - Abu Dhabi - 11 Feb 2023

[JeromeFJ]

We request every member that joins this drive to go through the below information and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquettes and responsibilities.

MUST READ AND COMPLY

• Offroad Flag Guideline
• Two Way Radio Guideline
• Off road Driving Etiquette's
• Emergency details for all off-roaders
• Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities
   

DRIVE DETAILS

Level:  Fewbie and above

When:  11th February 2023, Saturday

Meeting time:  6:45 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point:  https://goo.gl/maps/xJ4Nzi7tNNkxNWXE7

Action Plan:  From Nahel to Sweihan, through dunes, bowls and sabkhas

Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM

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), smiles, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Recommended off-road gears: Walkie-talkie radio and off-road flag (MANDATORY), plus tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 PM.
• If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once anyone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list.
• RSVP will close a day prior to preparing a convoy 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

 

[JeromeFJ]

Dear Desert Drivers, 

For Saturday morning, the plan is to explore from Nahel, the portion of desert close to the E20, going West in the direction of Sweihan. Depending on what we find and how we progress, we will either continue this line to exit to the E16, or enter more inside crossing a sabkha to reach higher dunes. 

We still have 2 drivers in Waitlist, so please double check your schedule and remove your RSVP in time to avoid empty spots. I will issue the final list and convoy order by the end of the afternoon tomorrow.

[Bashar Beasha]

Good morning. Any idea which gas station is the closest to the meeting point? 

[JeromeFJ]

1 hour ago, Bashar Beasha said:

Good morning. Any idea which gas station is the closest to the meeting point? 

Good morning

You have one in Nahel itself, very near to the meeting point ADNOC (658) https://goo.gl/maps/oQjABNTUxDDVz4nb8

And one a bit before, just after leaving the E66 from Dubai ADNOC Al Hayer-2 (659) https://goo.gl/maps/KrPHx6XFu9o8f6y87

[Glenn W]

Apologies, having to pull out of the drive due to a work commitment …. 🙄

[JeromeFJ]

2 hours ago, Glenn W said:

Apologies, having to pull out of the drive due to a work commitment …. 🙄

Noted @Glenn W. Thank you for informing early.

[JeromeFJ]

Dear Desert Drivers

Last update for tomorrow's drive.

Meeting 6:45 am at  https://goo.gl/maps/xJ4Nzi7tNNkxNWXE7

The convoy order will be 

We will use Radio Channel 4

Enjoy the evening and take as much sleep as you can.

See you tomorrow morning !

 

 

[Abdul Basit Khan]

@JeromeFJhad an accident today around 9:30 sharjah. safe and sound but having a back pain. 

I can’t drive comfortably. i’m gonna miss this drive. Sorry @JeromeFJ

[JeromeFJ]

1 hour ago, Abdul Basit Khan said:

@JeromeFJhad an accident today around 9:30 sharjah. safe and sound but having a back pain. 

I can’t drive comfortably. i’m gonna miss this drive. Sorry @JeromeFJ

Sorry to hear that @Abdul Basit Khan. Good to know you are safe. Take some rest and get well soon!

[Bashar Beasha]

Excellent drive. Thank you @JeromeFJ 

 

Would love to see some videos of the drive if anyone can share 🙏

I can share my email id.