Morning Fewbie Desert Drive - Planet Arrakis: The Way of the Fremen (Faya to Sweihan) - Abu Dhabi - 11 Jan 2025

[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:  08:00 AM 

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bFHdavA8GzsZJG257

Action Plan: "My planet Arrakis is so beautiful, when the sun is low, rolling over the sands, you can see the Spice in the air" - Chani. And so, we will have the sun low on the horizon as we enter the open dunes along Faya Road, to move eastward, following the way of the Freman, looking for signs of life on the white sands of our own Planet Arrakis. A long and exiting drive that will take us in search of the little water available in this area, and finally all the way to Sweihan, where we plan to exit Dunes and re-enter Earth 😅. A drive where fantasy meets reality, where the major challenge will be finding the right lines to join the marked waypoints through a variety of terrains, from open long-range cordons to tight and tall technical dunes. It will also be Benje Junior's baptism of fire, as his new Lead's credentials will get tested on this unforgiving route 😎

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

Approximate finish time: 12:00 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 

 

On 1/6/2025 at 6:00 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:  08:00 AM 

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bFHdavA8GzsZJG257

Action Plan: "My planet Arrakis is so beautiful, when the sun is low, rolling over the sands, you can see the Spice in the air" - Chani. And so, we will have the sun low on the horizon as we enter the open dunes along Faya Road, to move eastward, following the way of the Freman, looking for signs of life on the white sands of our own Planet Arrakis. A long and exiting drive that will take us in search of the little water available in this area, and finally all the way to Sweihan, where we plan to exit Dunes and re-enter Earth 😅. A drive where fantasy meets reality, where the major challenge will be finding the right lines to join the marked waypoints through a variety of terrains, from open long-range cordons to tight and tall technical dunes. It will also be Benje Junior's baptism of fire, as his new Lead's credentials will get tested on this unforgiving route 😎

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

Approximate finish time: 12:00 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]

Hello @Bjoern. Happy New Year. I have added you to the Manage tab, so that you are guaranteed a spot on the drive as a Support Team member, thus possibly freeing up a spot from the waiting list. Kindly confirm that it's OK for you to join the drive. Thanks

[Alexanderrr]

Planning to camp there before the drive, anyone knows a good area arround? Thnks

[Benje_Junior]

@Alexanderrr We are planning to start the drive here 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/bFHdavA8GzsZJG257

If you wish to still camp you could move up the road and enter a nearby sand patch alongside the gravel somewhere here. I may also camp the night if that's the case I'll be around here too  

: https://maps.app.goo.gl/G7BMBkxhcebDUu6WA

Looking forward to seeing everyone is the morning!

Edited January 10, 2025 by Benje_Junior

[Benje_Junior]

@Yury Hi mate, I've noticed that you're a Newbie driver, this is a Fewbie level drive in this case can I please request that you remove yourself from the RSVP, as of this week we only have one Newbie level drive with @Davie Smooth_Operator. Also may I please request you watch our Newbie briefing video required for all new members the link can be found within the drive link below. Thanks

 

the link of this drive can be found here. you can try your luck by adding yourself to the waitlist, if not there is always next week just ensure you have an RSVP for a Newbie drive, I'm sorry for the inconvenience I hope to drive with you soon lad   

 

Edited January 10, 2025 by Benje_Junior

[Ale Vallecchi]

Dear @Yuri. I noticed you have been automatically added to this drive from the waiting list. Unfortunately this is a Fewbie drive while you are still ranked Newbie. I have removed you from the list. Please try to sign up for another Newbie drive, if available. Thanks for understanding  

[Benje_Junior]

Dear Desert Dwellers, as we explore the land of Arrakis following in the footsteps of the Fremen we plan to tackle the unforgiving terrain in search of Spice and Water, arm your thumpers and beware of the colossal sandworms found in the rolling dunes of this planet. 

@Ale Vallecchi

@Luke K P, @Bjoern, @Abhishek Chikara, @Jessica Lambert, @Amr J, @Aser. @Andreas Riis, @Mohit Gurnani, @Alexanderrr, @Michael asir, @Yurybel

We plan to use Radio channel 2 

Our start location will be just outside the home of the sandworms found here https://maps.app.goo.gl/bFHdavA8GzsZJG257 please ensure your at the location 0800 sharp bring lots of water and make sure any passengers are comfortable with sharp angles and climbs, if there is any feeling of motion sickness I'll have some motion sickness tablets with me.

Convoy order can be found below, Thanks everyone looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow  

 

Ben

[Yury.bel]

1 hour ago, Ale Vallecchi said:

Dear @Yuri. I noticed you have been automatically added to this drive from the waiting list. Unfortunately this is a Fewbie drive while you are still ranked Newbie. I have removed you from the list. Please try to sign up for another Newbie drive, if available. Thanks for understanding  

Ale, I have been promoted to Newbie already and been on my 1st newbie drive with you.

[_luke_]

1 minute ago, Yurybel said:

Ale, I have been promoted to Newbie already and been on my 1st newbie drive with you.

hi @Yurybel,  @yuri is another forum member 👍

[Yury.bel]

Just now, Luke K P said:

hi @Yurybel,  @yuri is another forum member 👍

My bad, didn't expect many Yuris to be here and only realised it wasn't me after I replied. Tks )