Afternoon Newbie Desert Drive - LAST MINUTE: Gazelles, Oryx and Sunset - 7 July 2024

[Ale Vallecchi]

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:  Newbie and above (all levels) - No Absolute Newbies

Meeting time:  4:00 PM (departure time)

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7tENPX1DJipTeggb7

Action Plan: A LAST MINUTE offer, to fill up the weekend with an unexpected extra all-levels drive. A relaxing route, for families and friends, to leisurely search for gazelles in the grassy low cordons of Qudra, then proceed toward Ghantoot searching for Oryx in the sandier golden dunes along the Abu Dhabi border. Bring your tea or coffee mugs and snacks, to enjoy while watching the sunset at one of Ghantoot's small palm groves. We'll exit along the road which connects Qudra and Bab al Shams to Abu Dhabi, an easy way out toward both cities,

What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 7:30 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 

 

[Andrew John Melvill]

Hi Ali could you please post once it is loaded on the events calendar, thanks. If I get my weekend chores done in time I would like to join. 

[Jon L]

2 hours ago, Andrew John Melvill said:

Hi Ali could you please post once it is loaded on the events calendar, thanks. If I get my weekend chores done in time I would like to join. 

Would love to have the meeting point also. Thx 

[Ale Vallecchi]

8 hours ago, Jon L said:

Would love to have the meeting point also. Thx 

Hi @Jon L.

Here's the meeting point:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/7tENPX1DJipTeggb7

[Ale Vallecchi]

Dear Desrtnauts

last minute inputs for the Last-Minute Drive. It has been designed to provide a leisurely afternoon, pursuing gazelles in the new green pastures of Qudra's natural reserve, and oryx, if lucky, in one of their major feeding grounds, near to the National Guard's barracks close to Abu Dhabi's border. We hope to drive until 30 minutes prior to the sunset, across a relatively easy terrain, save a few technical areas, with closer and tighter dunes. We'll enjoy some tea and coffee near one of the many palm groves.

If you choose to bring family and friends, please make sure they do not suffer from seasickness (especially little ones), as the terrain will be quite uneven in places. If anybody usually does suffer from it, please have them take a remedy.

The meeting point will be just after exiting the Qudra Last Exit's ADNOC gas station (where you may refuel), in the parking area in front of the Spicy Village restaurant.

The convoy order below has been designed to have a more experienced member in front of each Newbie, so that the Newbies may be tutored in terms of lines, approaches and speed by the higher ranked drivers:

@Andrew John Melvill in Second Lead

@Emmanuelle Ifrah at #3

@nithish468 at #4

@J-P L at #5

@Giacomo at #6

@Victor Socaciu at #7

@Abhilash Kottakkal at #8

@Jon L at @9 and 

@Ishak in Sweep.

See you all tomorrow afternoon, in time for a quick departure after 4:00 PM.

[Batuhan Kulac]

Hey @Ale Vallecchi Joined a bit late but would be my pleasure to be your CF. Seems like you could use one  

 

[Ale Vallecchi]

1 hour ago, Batuhan Kulac said:

Hey @Ale Vallecchi Joined a bit late but would be my pleasure to be your CF. Seems like you could use one  

 

Thanks @Batuhan Kulac. You are welcome. See you tomorrow. 

 

[Victor Socaciu]

Hey guys, looking forward to tomorrow’s drive!

Do you think it would be okay to bring my dog along for this trip?

[Ale Vallecchi]

12 hours ago, Victor Socaciu said:

Hey guys, looking forward to tomorrow’s drive!

Do you think it would be okay to bring my dog along for this trip?

Hi @Victor Socaciu. On a Newbie level it should be fine, if your dog is used to being in the car. The choice us yours. HOWEVER, BE SURE THAT YOU ARE NOT DISTRACTED BY IT. Prioroty goes to the driving. Thanks 

[nithish468]

@Ale Vallecchi hi... I will be reaching max by 4.10PM.. meet with minor accident

Thanks