Morning Fewbie Desert Drive - Nahel - Abu Dhabi - 21 Sep 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 and above
When: 21 Sept 2024, Saturday
Meeting time:  6:00 AM - Sharp
Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eTX8wtibrfhsXS6D6
Approximate finish time: 10:00 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

 

[JeromeFJ]

Dear Desert Drivers

@Luke K P @Jon L @Gaurav Soni @MICHAEL PAJERO single door @Tharun Kumar V @Ahmed Farouk @Emanuel @Rk ram @Deepak Eswar @Aser @Mehmet Volga

Thank you for signing up for the FB drive tomorrow in Nahel. It will be a "back to the desert" drive for some of us. It is good to see old friends and new joiners on the list.

Please ensure that your car is in good condition to go off-road, and remove unnecessary items from the trunk and passenger areas. 

I will issue the convoy order by the end of the afternoon, let me know before that if you have changed your plans.

[Emanuel]

Wow, 471 drives between the convoy leaders tomorrow. Bring lots of questions! 😀

[JeromeFJ]

Dear Desert Drivers

@Luke K P @Jon L @Gaurav Soni @MICHAEL PAJERO single door @Tharun Kumar V @Ahmed Farouk @Emanuel @Rk ram @Deepak Eswar @Aser @Mehmet Volga

Last update for tomorrow

Meeting at 06:00 am at  https://maps.app.goo.gl/eTX8wtibrfhsXS6D6

The convoy order will be

We will use Carnity Radio Channel 5.

Enjoy the evening, sleep as much as you can, and see you tomorrow morning !

[_luke_]

2 minutes ago, JeromeFJ said:

Dear Desert Drivers

@Luke K P @Jon L @Gaurav Soni @MICHAEL PAJERO single door @Tharun Kumar V @Ahmed Farouk @Emanuel @Rk ram @Deepak Eswar @Aser @Mehmet Volga

Last update for tomorrow

Meeting at 06:00 am at  https://maps.app.goo.gl/eTX8wtibrfhsXS6D6

The convoy order will be

We will use Carnity Radio Channel 5.

Enjoy the evening, sleep as much as you can, and see you tomorrow morning !

Cool see you all bright and early 😎

[Emanuel]

21 minutes ago, Luke K P said:

Cool see you all bright and early 😎

Will be good to see you and the beast again.

[_luke_]

It's the Shake down test after 81 days of repairs 😭😭😭 @Emanuel

[Ahmed Farouk]

Sorry guys I’ll not be able to join you tomorrow, not feeling well, enjoy 

[_luke_]

Thanks for a fantastic drive @JeromeFJ to start the winter season! 

Everyone had gathered and deflated and ready for briefing as @Gaurav Soni joined from the desert to join us. We headed south west through some of the smaller dunes as a warm up before @Luke K P managed to get crested around 7:05. A quick tug from the carnity support team 20 minutes later we were passing the remains of the burnt out car (FJ?)

We stopped and took turns doing some nice bowls before a sideways stuck of a slope gave @Emanuela baptism by fire for his first support gig. Great work to everyone getting the car out!

 

All in all we had some great dune and bowl riding, and got out safely and on time! We covered 36 km in 4 hours with a lot of fun!

 

See you all next time and enjoy your weekend.

 

 

[Emanuel]

Much learning and experience on my first Support drive. This will be a very memorable induction indeed. Used both shovels and my kinetic rope today. Thanks @JeromeFJ for leading the drive and for your assistance. @Gaurav Soni, @Mehmet Volga for supporting and @Luke K P in S/L. You have a great memory @Gaurav Soni. That hat-trick in the same pocket a year or two back on @Davie Chase's drive still makes me shake my head. Today I was able to laugh about it. Have a great weekend everyone and see you next time!