Morning Intermediate Desert Drive - Bu Tais - Abu Dhabi - 29 Sep 2023

[Asif Hussain]

"Bu Tais" Located in Abu Dhabi is famous among off-road community for its 7 palm tree which is surrounded with massive rolling dunes. Let us head down there and explore more.

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:  Intermediate & Above

When:  29th Sept 2023

Meeting time:  5:30 AM - Start Time: 6.00 AM (without any exception)

Meeting Point:  https://goo.gl/maps/3sxmMUwDrPFQYUuu6

Approximate finish time: 10:00 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.

Mandatory off-road gears: 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 6 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

 

[Asif Hussain]

 @Vaibhav @Naveen Raj @Asad @Bjoern @Joseph Raju @Salim Akhtar thank you all for joining the drive.

@Gertjan I moved you to attendees list please confirm your presence 

[Gertjan]

Thanks @Asif Hussain, confirmed.

[Asif Hussain]

Drive RSVP closed

Convoy Position

Position	Name	Car	Rank
1	@Asif Hussain	Nissan Xterra - White	Marshal
2	@Naveen Raj	Grey Rubicon SWB	Intermediate
3	@Salim Akhtar	Mitsubishi Pajero 3.5 LWB	Intermediate
4	@Gertjan	Toyota FJ Cruiser - White	Intermediate
6	@Bjoern	Jeep Wrangler 4 door silver	Intermediate
6	@Joseph Raju	Nissan Patrol -4 door - White	Intermediate
7	@ASAD.	Toyota Prado - V6 - White	Intermediate
8	@Vaibhav	Jeep wrangler-4 Door -Grey	Intermediate

Nearest Gas Station: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1XDjeouqRpQGPnyaA

We will use Channel 4 - 446.081 as radio channel. Please be on time (deflated and ready to go by sharp 6AM)

For any emergency please contact me at 0506990411

 

[Bjoern]

Hi, anyone going for camping at the meeting point? Weather should be Okish ... at least much better than when @Gok Krish and I camped on last weeks Razeen drive.

 

[Vaibhav]

@Asif Hussainbhai first drive with you. Looking forward to it. L

@Bjoern no camping for me. 

[Bjoern]

Edited September 28, 2023 by Bjoern

[Naveen Raj]

Thanks @Asif Hussainbhai for the fantastic drive, u kept out adrenalin levels so high throughout the drive and everyone performed very well.. The fast paced drive switching from one bowl to another was thrilling.. Looking forward for another drive in Bu Tais... 

[Naveen Raj]

 

 

[Vaibhav]

Thank you @Asif Hussain bhai for such a wonderful experience. First time driving under your lead and in Bu Tais. You let us play in the big bowls under your watchful eyes. The convoy responded extremely well with just one stuck and a pop out.  Hope to cross path with you soon in the desert.