Morning Fewbie Plus Desert Drive - Sweihan Desert Series - Abu Dhabi - 14 Dec 2024

[M.Seidam]

Hello every one and welcome back to Sweihan series and for this season series we will be exploring the amazing Desert of Sweihan from different directions throughout this season by doing almost weekly drives in different  diverse areas which this big area has to offer  from the mighty dunes to the very tight technical patches over the many drives plan. 

these drives will test your endurance , focus , patience and put your skills into refinement at the end of season . 

stay tuned every week from now onward . 

 

 GENERAL OVERVIEW

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: 14 Dec 2024, Saturday
Drive starts at:  7:00 AM - please arrive early and be ready to start 
Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bFSu7brWnxBJySfU9
Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM approx.
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.
• 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

 

[M.Seidam]

@Wayne Momsen please I advise you to choose Newbie Drive . This Drive is for Fewbie plus and above . I will remove you from the wait list . Thank you 

[M.Seidam]

@Thomas Shingson please I advise you to choose Newbie Drive . This Drive is for Fewbie plus and above . I will remove you from the wait list . Thank you 

[M.Seidam]

@Bjoern Hi Buddy I put you on the manage tab 

[Bjoern]

Great! Thanks. I look forward to the drive!

[Shiju Raju]

Sorry, I am unable to join for the drive tomorrow, I withdraw my name from the list. Wish you all a fantastic drive and I  hope to join on next week 

[M.Seidam]

No worries @Shiju Raju take care 

[M.Seidam]

Dear Friends Sweihan Explorers 

@Alexanderrr @khlief @Shahid Mehmood @ChrisW @Mahmut @azad @waqar @Gautam Banka @Andrei S @Deepak Eswar and from the support team @MarkB and @Bjoern

Time to make a final check on your offroad gear and your car as well as your communication devises that are fully charged.

Please try be bit earlier so we can be ready and move not later than 07:15  to the meeting point mentioned above in the topic and the calander as well.

get well rested as we have an intersting terrain to cross tomorrow Inshallah.

Gas Stations:

for the one who comes from Dubai Alain Road E66 this is the best gas station

https://maps.app.goo.gl/bjZ7qrfXffDawXFQ9

for the one who comes from E16 via E75 the below gas station is the best however it has no super only special FYI

https://maps.app.goo.gl/tQQeDP5fh5ew9RYu9

 

Convoy order 

 

 

[ChrisW]

Thanks @M.Seidam - looking forward to it. 

[azad]

@M.Seidam will.have to drop out .