CANCELLED / Afternoon Fewbie Desert Drive - Sunset on Top of a Dune: Nagrah - Abu Dhabi - 2 August 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:  Fewbie and above (all levels)

Meeting time:  3:30 PM (departure time)

Meeting Point: TBC

Action Plan: Given the heat, and the somewhat shorter driving time available during afternoon drives, I have thought of making the best of that time by launching a "Sunset on Top of a Dune" Series. Relatively short drives (although one never knows with me), at relatively fast pace, aimed at reaching the top of the major dunes that dominate our deserts. After the first 2 drives this past week, installments 3 and 4 are ready to go. This one will take the convoy from Al Ain Farms (an entry point just south of Nahel, along E95) to Nagrah's star dune formations, and from there out onto the Sweihan Road (E20).  This same weekend, on Sunday afternoon, we'll have a Sunset drive to Pink Rock.

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 

 

 

[Ale Vallecchi]

On 7/29/2024 at 4:52 PM, Ale Vallecchi said:

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:  3:30 PM (departure time)

Meeting Point: TBC

Action Plan: Given the heat, and the somewhat shorter driving time available during afternoon drives, I have thought of making the best of that time by launching a "Sunset on Top of a Dune" Series. Relatively short drives (although one never knows with me), at relatively fast pace, aimed at reaching the top of the major dunes that dominate our deserts. After the first 2 drives this past week, installments 3 and 4 are ready to go. This one will take the convoy from Al Ain Farms (an entry point just south of Nahel, along E95) to Nagrah's star dune formations, and from there out onto the Sweihan Road (E20).  This same weekend, on Sunday afternoon, we'll have a Sunset drive to Pink Rock.

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 

 

 

Hi @Giacomo hi @Marek. I hope all is well. Just a thought. Considering the low turnout for the drive, I was thinking perhaps to move it to Saturday. Would both of you be available, and if so would you prefer morning or afternoon?

If any of yoy is unable to do so, I will keep the drive as scheduled. 

Thanks a lot for sharing your opinion. 

[Marek]

I'm in only for Friday, unfortunately.

edit: but of course, feel free to cancel it if we don't have a quorum.

Edited July 31 by Marek

[Giacomo]

Saturday works for me Ale.

FYI I’m also working on fixing something on the jeep so not yet 100% sure this week I’m in.

Edited July 31 by Giacomo

[Marek]

@Ale Vallecchi, I'm out, sadly...

...who schedules business meetings in Abu Dhabi after 2PM on Fridays? 😕 

[Ale Vallecchi]

2 hours ago, Marek said:

@Ale Vallecchi, I'm out, sadly...

...who schedules business meetings in Abu Dhabi after 2PM on Fridays? 😕 

Hi @Marek. Sorry to hear that. I'll most likely cancel this drive and will reschedule for the following Saturday. 

[Ale Vallecchi]

Dear @Giacomo, considering Marek's default, I will cancel this drive due to lack of minimum sign-ups (at least 2).

I will reschedule it for next Saturday, August 10th. Sorry for the inconvenience, and hope to see you next week,