Morning Fewbie Desert Drive - Ramadan Series - 2 hours - Faqa - Dubai - 30 Mar 2024

[DP1011]

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

Drive Plan :  Considering the period of fasting, Ramadan Series Drives will be shorter than usual drives - with a clear principle - 2 hours DRIVE duration NET, meaning we will meet at the start time and at the end of 2 hours from drive start, we will aim to be at exit. 
This drive will test your patience and resilience . We may have great time driving in desert or we may have even greater time learning how to recover ourselves  - hence please be prepared and set your expectations accordingly :D. Although the aim is to drive 2 hours with only one chosen break  of 5 mins + any number / duration of breaks that desert refusals will offer us 

Please note : ANY REFUSALS IN FIRST HOUR - WE WILL USE ONLY SHOVEL. ANY REFUSALS IN SECOND HOUR OF DRIVE, WE WILL USE ROPE

Level:  Fewbie and above
When: 30 March  2024, Saturday
Meeting time:  7:00 AM - Sharp
Meeting Point:  https://goo.gl/maps/VAG8NeJP6ekPZxSX9
Approximate finish time: 9.15am
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

 

[DP1011]

Hi all ! Thanks for showing interest - Please note the update of Meeting point : https://goo.gl/maps/VAG8NeJP6ekPZxSX9 ! 

See you all on Satday -7.00 AM , Deflated and ready for Briefing  

[DP1011]

Hi All - @Rohit Deginal @Rahul6157 @Sandeep Nayar @Shaun J @Ben Lee @Prithvi Raj @Faraz94 @Ahmed Wagdy @Nizar Shawwa @DTG

The convoy order will be shared later tonight - and am sure you are all set and looking forward to this drive as much as I am. 

Please make sure you have all required gears in place, radio frequency tuned in (446.031) and at meeting point by 7am, deflated and ready to move so we make the most of the time at our disposal ! 

[Ahmed Wagdy]

sorry @DP1011, had to drop, something came up in the morning

[DP1011]

1 minute ago, Ahmed Wagdy said:

sorry @DP1011, had to drop, something came up in the morning

No worries  ,Thanks For letting me know @Ahmed Wagdy

[DP1011]

3 hours ago, DP1011 said:

Hi All - @Rohit Deginal @Rahul6157 @Sandeep Nayar @Shaun J @Ben Lee @Prithvi Raj @Faraz94  @Nizar Shawwa @DTG

The convoy order will be shared later tonight - and am sure you are all set and looking forward to this drive as much as I am. 

Please make sure you have all required gears in place, radio frequency tuned in (446.031) and at meeting point by 7am, deflated and ready to move so we make the most of the time at our disposal ! 

Hi all, 

Below the convoy order - See you all tomorrow morning ! 

 

[Danny G]

Hi all

Sorry to bother at this time. 

Any chance anyone would have a spare suction flag mount for tomorrow. 

Can't find mine. 

[Danny G]

Sorry guys.

Have to drop out as I cant find a flag mount.

Will join the next drive.

 

[DP1011]

Hope you all had good fun and below amazing stats - We covered just 20kms in 2 hours of moving time - That explains how technical this drive was and done this with No Shovel -No Rope - Is an indication that we can level up the technical challenge in next drive ! 

@Shaun J -  Well done on your first SL position - you did well on all communications and acknowledgements, + slightly adjusting the track where needed upon my instructions ! 

@Prithvi Raj @Rohit Deginal - The Pajero boys ! again, was nice to see how you managed the track, with minimal refusals, and learning the trick of steering and 4L. 

@Rahul6157 Was impressive in how you handled your heavy beast - well done ! I know how not easy it was for you but you made it look smooth all through! 

@Ben Lee @Nizar Shawwa The  SWB Jeep boys , making the most of the technical offerings , quietly and smoothly am sure you guys had good fun at the back ! 

@Sandeep Nayar You were impressive too at the end , dealing with those refusals all by yourself 

and @Faraz94 - Haval power continues to impress - this time in its sweep position ! well done again there ! 

- and as a convoy everyone did impressively well ( which i highlighted at the start of the drive as well)  however I had not expected we would be able to cover this in 2 hours ! am sure you all had fun too learning to strike the right balance of acceleration and steering  !  See you all soon in sand! 

 

 

  

[Rahul6157]

@DP1011 thankyou for an awesome drive & a great start to the weekend. Loved the pace + technical route.

Always fun driving with you !