Morning Fewbie Plus Desert Drive - Criss-Cross Train - Qudra- Dubai - 20 Apr 2023

[Varun Mehndiratta]

Drive Plan - We plan to start with the first ray of sunlight, from the  track at the end of the Al Qudra - Solar Park Road.  Heading North-east, facing the sun, we will criss - cross our way through the beautiful long range dunes of Qudra. Maneuvering the slip face and sharp ridges of these dunes, we will move towards Lisaili.  Based on where we will be, we will exit at around 9:30am. 

This drive is going to be technically demanding, both mentally for the drivers and mechanically for the cars. We will crossing multiple long ridges, criss-crossing through some of the longest dunes there are in Qudra and will be approaching the area from slip side.  It will require your full and undivided concentration at every step. So make sure you come well rested, fully hydrated, and that you don’t have any reason for being distracted. Please consider carefully if you wish to bring passengers along with you.

DRIVE DETAILS

Level:  Fewbie Plus and above 

When:  20, April'23 Thursday

Meeting time:  6:00 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) 

Meeting Point:  https://goo.gl/maps/3zBbCKDhDnE3Hygd6

Approximate finish time: 9:30AM

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.

Mandatory off-road gears: Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher.
 

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
   

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 10 cars only.
• 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 below calendar

 

[Varun Mehndiratta]

Wow so happy that as a lead, I don’t have to plan for this 7pm rush… would have surely missed this one. Logged in at 7:01 and it was already full. Thanks all for wonderful response. We have 5 WL, however still two days to go… so let’s assess it on Wednesday and will plan accordingly. 
 

In due course, please ensure cars are fully fit and ready to go. Based on recent experience some aspects to check before the drive. 

- Check the coolant and filters. With temp rising, overheating has started to be issue with some vehicles. 

- Check your bash plate as if we will be able to execute what we plan to, some under body protection will be good (ofcourse I m sure till now you know about your vehicles, so plan accordingly - it’s nothing extra ordinary but better to check). 

- Please check your spare tires. Recently on couple of drives, we had issues with lack of spare tyre with some riders, when needed. 

- Rest, have a nice week ahead, stay hydrated, stay healthy. 

See you all on Thursday. 

[Varun Mehndiratta]

Dear Sand Sailors

Since we have a good mix of experience in the list, I have extended the convoy to accommodate two drivers, any more won’t do justice to the terrain.

We still have 5 drivers on wl. So in case of any change in your plans, please update the rsvp at the earliest to avoid losing out on slot while others are on waiting. 

 @KAMALIO @Ishak @Gary F @Beide Worku @Gertjan @Patrick van der Loo @Jaro Tuzinsky @Ignacio Quindós @Felix Obst @Bashar Beasha @Benjamin@DP1011

WL (No in any order) @Bjoern @Mark B @Paolo Pellegrini @Krishna R @Joji varghese

[Ishak]

Thank you @Varun Mehndiratta for adding me to the going list. Confirmed ✊🏽

[Mark B]

Soooo close 😬😬

[Varun Mehndiratta]

Dear Sailors

Please find the details for our drive.

Radio Channel : 4

Meeting Point : https://goo.gl/maps/3zBbCKDhDnE3Hygd6

Meeting Time : 6am

Convoy Order : It’s a super long convoy however with all the experience and riders we have here, it will be fun and loud in Qudra tomo. We will follow platoon concept and if permits will be experimenting with regular order switch. Details shall be shared during briefing. Hope we don’t have any last min drop outs. 
 

1. Varun in Maroon Wrangler

2. @Ishak in dolphin Pajero will be SL

3. @Bashar Beasha on his Safari will be exploring his 1st FBPlus drive. 

4. @Gertjan in his FJC will be 1st Platoon leader

5. @Patrick van der Loo will be rocking on his TJ

6. @Jaro Tuzinsky in his shiny brand new FJC. 

7. @Looper in his yellow wrangler will be 2nd platoon leader and CF.
8. . @Felix Obst in his white wrangler

9. @Gary F in his Sandrunner

10. @Benjamin in his silver wrangler 

11. . @DP1011 will be our 3rd platoon leader in his Grey rubicon. 

12.  @KAMALIO  in his silver wrangler celebrating his recent promotion as Int driver 👍 

13. @Ignacio Quindós was looking for his 1st int drive this weekend, so presenting to your Green Sahara the fun of being in nicely churned up sand.

14. @Beide Worku on his F150 will be our 4th platoon leader and sweep.

Looking forward to see you all tomo. . 

[Charbel]

so no chance for a second convoy yea?

anyhow enjoy the drive tomorrow guys, and wish you all Eid Mubarak

[DP1011]

Congratulations @Varun Mehndiratta on your century of drives! what an acheivement! 
Was a fantastic drive ( Keeping in mind convoy of 14 cars! ). @Ishak @Felix Obst You guys were  a fantastic SL and Congratulations @Bashar Beasha on your First FB+ drive! You did great and learnt quickly from initial few refusals! 
@Jaro TuzinskyThe coffee party of finding your phone is due;)

Rest all Jeep and FJ boys too were cruising like coaches of a fast express train;)

@Looper pefect Yellow Anchor and @Beide Worku Good to see you back to sand, thanks for being the sweep! 

Have a fantastic weekend guys! See you again sooon! 

[Gertjan]

Thanks @Varun Mehndiratta, great drive! I enjoyed every twist and turn! A big thanks to the whole convoy for a great time out.

It seems there is no gallery for today's drive. Will post some pics as soon as the gallery slot is available.

In the meantime some proof that we were cruising like a fast express train!

[Jaro Tuzinsky]

12 minutes ago, Gertjan said:

Thanks @Varun Mehndiratta, great drive! I enjoyed every twist and turn! A big thanks to the whole convoy for a great time out.

It seems there is no gallery for today's drive. Will post some pics as soon as the gallery slot is available.

In the meantime some proof that we were cruising like a fast express train!

Amazing @Gertjan thank you very much for this one.