Morning Fewbie Plus Desert Drive - Faqa'a Done Right - Abu Dhabi - 21 Dec 2024

[Looper]

DRIVE PLAN

We will meet at a slightly distant place to start to drive, but we save ourselves the hardship of driving though all the bushes. From our favorite playground at Faqa'a we will go towards Little Swihan and end our Drive at Solar Park ~ 10:00 am or so.

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: 21 December 2024, Saturday 
Meeting time:  6:45 AM - Sharp (we will start the drive at 7:00)
Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/c7csDnXfSSVzZzgz9
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.
• 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

 

[Looper]

@Julian Patterson this is a fewbie plus drive so you would not be eligible to participate in the drive.

[Looper]

It would be a slightly long drive. In the first part we will be driving what used to be some tall dunes in Faqa, we will find out how they are going to be. In the next part we will have a Baja-esq drive towards Qudra and will take a break before crossing a Sabkha. After we cross Sabkha we will find ourselves negotiating some technical terrain followed by some nice fast medium size dunes. Next we will cross another Sabkha to reach so called Little Sweihan. This area will be tall and technical and quite difficult area to navigate that will need our 100% undivided attention. in total expect to drive for approximately 80 km. 

We will be wading through the dunes in ch2 in the following convoy order:

 

@Rk ram, @Ahmed Farouk, @Frans M, @Cesar Chacon, @Shahid Mehmood, @nithish468, @Sandeep Nayar, @azad, @khlief, @ChrisW, @Mahmut, @W a q a r, @Andrei S, @Mehmet Volga

[ChrisW]

Thanks @Looper, this looks to be an exciting morning out together. Just wondering in view of the distance if there's any need to bring additional fuel...? 80km will be about 60-75% of the tank, so I'm not too concerned, but thought I'd ask you. 

[Andrei S]

Hi @Looper
thanks, could you please update your records, I changed the car to fj?

happy to sneak into wranglers pack at the back

[Looper]

2 hours ago, ChrisW said:

Thanks @Looper, this looks to be an exciting morning out together. Just wondering in view of the distance if there's any need to bring additional fuel...? 80km will be about 60-75% of the tank, so I'm not too concerned, but thought I'd ask you. 

Additional fule won’t be necessary, but fill up before reaching the meeting point. 

[Ahmed Farouk]

3 hours ago, Looper said:

It would be a slightly long drive. In the first part we will be driving what used to be some tall dunes in Faqa, we will find out how they are going to be. In the next part we will have a Baja-esq drive towards Qudra and will take a break before crossing a Sabkha. After we cross Sabkha we will find ourselves negotiating some technical terrain followed by some nice fast medium size dunes. Next we will cross another Sabkha to reach so called Little Sweihan. This area will be tall and technical and quite difficult area to navigate that will need our 100% undivided attention. in total expect to drive for approximately 80 km. 

We will be wading through the dunes in ch2 in the following convoy order:

 

@Rk ram, @Ahmed Farouk, @Frans M, @Cesar Chacon, @Shahid Mehmood, @nithish468, @Sandeep Nayar, @azad, @khlief, @ChrisW, @Mahmut, @W a q a r, @Andrei S, @Mehmet Volga

Thanks , looks very exciting 

Is it ok to have passengers?

[Looper]

6 hours ago, Ahmed Farouk said:

Thanks , looks very exciting 

Is it ok to have passengers?

Yes of course, provided they are used to it. As it will be long bumpy ride unless the passenger also has been on the drive regularly, they could have upset tummy 

[Andrei S]

Hi @Looper
Sorry it looks I’ll arrive at 6:55 I hope it’s not critical I’ll deflate quick

[azad]

@Looper I am delayed. Will reach by 7:04. Please dont hold the convoy for me.