Morning Fewbie Desert Drive - Mahafiz - Sharjah - 17 June 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

• Environmental Policy
• 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:  17th June 2023, Saturday

Meeting time:  5:30 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point:  https://goo.gl/maps/X9ZZcffaXf7cBTQ4A

Action Plan:  From Mahafiz drive in direction of the Fossil Rock, then on the nice dunes overlooking a deep valley facing the rocky mountains, and to finish on the high dune of Faya.

Approximate finish time: 9:30 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

 

[DP1011]

@JeromeFJ Looking forward to this Jeep & FJ convoy💥✌️! FB fast X?😁

[JeromeFJ]

4 hours ago, DP1011 said:

@JeromeFJ Looking forward to this Jeep & FJ convoy💥✌️! FB fast X?😁

FJs will show the way, and Jeeps can mess around at the back 😛

[JeromeFJ]

Dear Desert Drivers, 

@Adam James @Deepak Eswar @lucas amat @Juan R @george charbel @DP1011 Thank you for signing up for the drive tomorrow.

Meeting time is 5:30 am

Meeting location  https://goo.gl/maps/X9ZZcffaXf7cBTQ4A

Convoy Order will be

We will use Radio Channel 4.

Enjoy the evening, take a good rest, and see you tomorrow morning !

[Adam James]

Sorry Jerome - I’m going to have to drop out. Hope to see you all soon!

[DP1011]

5 hours ago, JeromeFJ said:

FJs will show the way, and Jeeps can mess around at the back 😛

Now its just FJ😁🙌🏼

[DP1011]

@JeromeFJ - Amazing drive and fantastic way to end it with that Secret tall range dune  - By the way, this was my 3rd with you !!! The track you took was a perfect FB with some nice bowls and sideys to play ! The soft patches also offered some challenges which entire convoy accepted with enthusiasm!  am sure, just like me, everyone else to enjoyed the morning with you - with some Rocks/ Sheep/ Dog/Rabbit and Rock shape rocks

@george charbel - You did amazing on your second time Second Lead !! The perfect distancing and always vigilant on ensuring when to slow down / re-route. 

@Deepak Eswar - You  clearly are getting a full understanding of your new beast, and am sure you will master it sooon, to make the most of it ! Well Done ! 

@lucas amat - Never Give up - is what you followed through out the drive ! JEEP POWER ! and very well done ! 

@Juan R - The final Jeeper in the convoy before the sweeping Jeep - As always good to see you and hopefully see you tomorrow , if you get permission from home department

 

[george charbel]

Thanks @JeromeFJ for the wonderful drive, really enjoyed the amazing views and lovely dunes... 

@DP1011 always nice to drive with you! A true support champion

Good to see everyone , Have a nice weekend

 

 

 

[Frederic]

2 hours ago, george charbel said:

Thanks @JeromeFJ for the wonderful drive, really enjoyed the amazing views and lovely dunes... 

@DP1011 always nice to drive with you! A true support champion

Good to see everyone , Have a nice weekend

 

 

 

Nice shot !

[JeromeFJ]

Great drive indeed this morning. This area is never disappointing, especially the second set, with the red sands and the mountains in the back, going through the dunes, the big bowls, the steep drops, and climbing step by step to the top of the majestic Faya dune. The first portion is less exciting I admit, but the smaller bowls and the long range dune are like little gems in the bushy area, and perfect places to practice before reaching bigger challenges .

With the summer conditions, we were lucky to have the area for us, but also a very soft sand that was adding to the difficulties, especially at the back of the convoy. You went through these with smile and determination!

@george charbel  @Deepak Eswar @lucas amat @Juan R, excellent driving for all of you. Getting through this soft sand is not easy, and you did all very well. @DP1011, than you for the support at the back, guiding the participants when needed with clear indications. Thank you George and Deepak for the nice pics in the gallery

Enjoy the rest of the weekend !