Morning Fewbie Plus Desert Drive - Nahel - Abu Dhabi - 30 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:  Fewbie Plus and above
When: 30 March 2024, Saturday
Meeting time:  6:30 AM - Sharp
Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eTX8wtibrfhsXS6D6
Approximate finish time: 10:30 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.

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

 

[Batuhan Kulac]

Sry Lads, Car's still in the workshop. Will remove rsvp. Enjoy and have fun!

[JeromeFJ]

19 minutes ago, Batuhan Kulac said:

Sry Lads, Car's still in the workshop. Will remove rsvp. Enjoy and have fun!

Noted @Batuhan Kulac, thank you for informing early. See you next time!

[JeromeFJ]

Dear Desert Drivers, 

@Mohit Gurnani @Julien Recan @Mohammad Sayawoush Azad @Cristian @Gautam Banka @Amr A

Last updates for the drive tomorrow morning

Meeting at 6:30 am at  https://maps.app.goo.gl/eTX8wtibrfhsXS6D6

The convoy order will be

We will use Carnity Radio Channel 5.

Take a good rest and see you tomorrow morning !

[Cristian]

Apologies guys, I lost my number plate today and it takes a few days to get a new one, so I won't make it tomorrow, so gutted.

See you next time.

[Gautam Banka]

I have to cancel my drive as feeling unwell and won’t be able to drive for long. See you guys next time. Apologies for dropping last minute. 

[Mohit Gurnani]

Running a few mins late sorry 

[JeromeFJ]

Thank you for joining the drive today. This area proved one more time to be amazing, offering big unspoiled dunes and beautiful desert views. The first portion starts progressively, with clean open dunes and some crossings and ridge riding, just to get in the mood. Then the dunes become higher, unveiling amazing views of the desert and sabkha around. Unfortunately @Mohammad Sayawoush Azad had to exit before reaching the highest point of the drive. (I hope the boys are ok). 

Driving in this area may look smooth and flowing, but considering the steep faces, the dimensions of some of the bowls or climbs, and the presence of deep sand pockets, it requires very accurate driving, and a perfect dosing of speed and momentum. Everyone managed well, but each of us could also immediately see the effect of not enough momentum, of too much energy coming out of a big curve.

The second part was more relaxed, with lower dunes, but still the high pace required accurate control and anticipation to maintain the balance of the car and ensure a smooth ride. We finished with a little gem, a totally unspoiled area, technical, then long open dunes, and technical again, before reaching the sabkha and the exit track.

@Mohit Gurnani, @Julien Recan @Amr A, thank you for joining, driving well, helping shoveling my car out,  and sharing friendly chat during the breaks. Enjoy the rest of the weekend !

[msa]

@JeromeFJ Thanks for your Guidance. Learned a lot about climbing high dunes. 

Here is a short video of the drive.

 

[msa]