Ale Vallecchi Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 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 and above (all levels) Meeting time: 8:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HA6PD3e9oK3ue8ff6 Action Plan: One last drive in one of the more pristine parts of Sweihan's desert. We'll explore another large cordon of dunes just to the right of the road leading to Al Ain, north to a big farm vaguely resembling the shape of Africa, also known as .... "Africa". As in our previous drives in this area, we'll move through more unspoiled surroundings that offer just as much variety of dunes, bowls, and scenery as the more driven Sweihan's section. We may loop back to our starting point, or try to cross all the way to the Tilal area. 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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 12:30 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. RECOMMENDED 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 (edited) for people with cute little fuel tanks ... adnoc at Sweihan seems to be the last refuel place, or are there any other stations on the E16 that are not listed on maps? Edited April 10 by Marek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafey Hashmi Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 Hey @Ale Vallecchi Got something come up last min, dropping out, have fun! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale Vallecchi Posted April 10 Author Report Share Posted April 10 Dear Desertnauts Eid Mubarak to all of you. Let's prepare for tomorrow's trip. We hope to start as close to 8:30 as possible, so please try to reach the meeting point a few minutes before the meeting time. Fuel can be purchased at Sweihan's ADNOC gas station. The plan is to drive westward along the third cordon of dunes visible from Sweihan along the Al Ain Road. It's a quite lengthy cordon of dunes, at the end of which we may loop back, or more likely, given my propensity for long range drives, we may cut across a couple of sabkhas and farm areas (fences permitting0, to reach the Sweihan's Pond, and from there return to the town itself across the Tilal area. The convoy order looks as follows (with higher ranked members "planted" every couple of Fewbies, to better tutor them: @Emanuel in Second Lead @Andrew John Melvill at #3 @ZakWarah at #4 @Marek at #5 @Misha Puskar at #6 @Sandeep Nayar at #7 @Rob S at #8 @Mahmut at #9 @Hani Howeedy at #10 @Mark B and @munkybizness will alternate in Sweep. Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow morning. Enjoy your Eid feast. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sreenath G Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 Hello @Ale Vallecchi. I have signed up for the drive. Please include me in the convoy. Tx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Puskar Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 hi @Ale Vallecchi where do you recon we will finish? asking as I have to be home by 1:30 latest (have a 6 week old at home) so if we will finish at the same spot we start at, I will sadly have to withdraw (didnt realize the distance is 140 km from my place). Thanks! m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale Vallecchi Posted April 10 Author Report Share Posted April 10 1 minute ago, Misha Puskar said: hi @Ale Vallecchi where do you recon we will finish? asking as I have to be home by 1:30 latest (have a 6 week old at home) so if we will finish at the same spot we start at, I will sadly have to withdraw (didnt realize the distance is 140 km from my place). Thanks! m Hello @Misha Puskar. We should finish around 12 noon. There are several exit points we can take all along either the Sweihan-Al Ain Road (E16) or the AD-Sweihan Road (E20), but surely make your own calculation as far as how much time you'll need to drive back. Fell free to decide as you feel more appropriate. Thanks a lot 12 minutes ago, Sreenath G said: Hello @Ale Vallecchi. I have signed up for the drive. Please include me in the convoy. Tx. Hi @Sreenath G. sure I will add you to the convoy list. See you toimorrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Puskar Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 1 hour ago, Ale Vallecchi said: Hello @Misha Puskar. We should finish around 12 noon. There are several exit points we can take all along either the Sweihan-Al Ain Road (E16) or the AD-Sweihan Road (E20), but surely make your own calculation as far as how much time you'll need to drive back. Fell free to decide as you feel more appropriate. Thanks a lot Hi @Sreenath G. sure I will add you to the convoy list. See you toimorrow. thanks! okay then I think am gonna withdraw hope to join next time when its closer to dubai 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 Ali! I’m sorry I have to drop out! I assumed this drive was Saturday! Didn’t even check the date 🤦🏻♂️ what an idiot appologies for that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale Vallecchi Posted April 10 Author Report Share Posted April 10 50 minutes ago, Mark B said: Ali! I’m sorry I have to drop out! I assumed this drive was Saturday! Didn’t even check the date 🤦🏻♂️ what an idiot appologies for that No worries @Mark B. See you another time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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