Morning Intermediate Desert Drive - Sweihan - Abu Dhabi - 02 Mar 2024

[JeromeFJ]

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

MUST READ AND COMPLY

• Environmental Policy
• Offroad Flag Guideline
• Two Way Radio Guideline
• Off road Driving Etiquettes
• Emergency details for all off roaders
• Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities,

DRIVE DETAILS

Level:  Intermediate and above
When: 2 March 2024, Saturday
Meeting time:  7:00 AM - Sharp
Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6Ggs62b9yGEzyZi26
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.

RECOMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR:

• Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge
• Compressor (MANDATORY)
• Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY)
• Off-road flag (MANDATORY)
• Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles
• First-aid kit
• 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 - Without any exceptions.
• Members without RSVP will be returned - 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, 

We have been a bit frustrated last week with the heavy fog and the late start of the drive. Hopefully we can start earlier this Saturday, and benefit from the full time frame. If conditions are there, the plan is to start with the high dunes near the starting point, move in the direction of Old Lady Dune, cross to Al Ain Airport area, and exit close to Al Ain.

I will update tomorrow, and indicate the convoy order by the end of the afternoon.

[Stumpy]

Apologies @JeromeFJ family member has had a trip to hospital so I will need to remove myself, was looking forward to those high dunes 😔 maybe next time. Enjoy the drive

[JeromeFJ]

4 hours ago, Stumpy said:

Apologies @JeromeFJ family member has had a trip to hospital so I will need to remove myself, was looking forward to those high dunes 😔 maybe next time. Enjoy the drive

Sorry about that Nathan. I hope its not too bad and he/she can get well soon. 

See you next time

[JeromeFJ]

Dear Desert Drivers,

Last updates for tomorrow

Meeting at 7:00 am at  https://maps.app.goo.gl/6Ggs62b9yGEzyZi26

The convoy order will be

We will use Carnity Radio Channel 6.

Enjoy the evening, take as much sleep as you can, and see you tomorrow morning !

[Mohit Gurnani]

Hi @JeromeFJ, will have to exclude myself- have to work tomorrow as well to catch up on deliverables.

Have a great one.

[Islam Soliman]

Apologize @JeromeFJ and everyone but just woke up now and won’t make it on time. Seems like I set the alarm for Sun instead of Sat by mistake.. have a great drive and sorry for this mishap!

[Cha]

@JeromeFJ @Beide Workumine alarm, too, didn't work and cannot reach the meeting point on time. I am really sorry for not making it today 😟😟

[JeromeFJ]

@Gertjan, thank you for joining this morning. That IM drive turned to a private drive 😅! We had the liberty of choosing our itinerary, and the conditions were perfect. A cold morning, very clear view, the sand starting to dry and become softer, and a totally empty desert! 

We crossed Sweihan, Nagra, Nahel areas without crossing a single other car. Did everyone go to Liwa ???

Thank  you for being my drive partner today, it was a great morning !

[Gertjan]

Thanks @JeromeFJ for going ahead with the private tour! I thouroughly enjoyed the trip! Thanks for the willingness to explore 'my' area. 

See you soon on the sand.