Morning Intermediate Desert Drive - Nahel - Abu Dhabi - 18 Jan 2024

[GauravSoni]

DRIVE PLAN

The Drive is intended for short bursts of High-Speed bowls, climbs, crisscross, and Ridge riding for thrill seekers. 

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

Level:  Intermediate and above

When: 18 January 2025, Saturdaty

Meeting time: 6:45 AM

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QjjouhiCvTCkrXhKA?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

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.

Approximate finish time: 11 AM

Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.

What to bring along: Smiles, enthusiasm, and willingness to Have Fun.

MANDATORY OFF-ROAD GEAR:

• Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge
• Compressor
• Walkie-talkie radio
• Off-road flag
• Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles
• First-aid kit
• Fire extinguisher

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 5 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday
• 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 BELOW CALENDAR

 

 

 

Edited January 14, 2025 by GauravSoni

[GauravSoni]

@Gautam Banka hi Gautam… your profile shows you as Fewbie+ the drive is for IM and above… have u applied for promotion already?

[Gautam Banka]

Yes applied for it 😅 Hopefully should get it before the drive 👻

[Looper]

22 minutes ago, Gautam Banka said:

Yes applied for it 😅 Hopefully should get it before the drive 👻

It doesn’t happen like that l suppose. You most likely going to get it on Monday. But anyway hang in there, you never know. 

[GauravSoni]

53 minutes ago, Gautam Banka said:

Yes applied for it 😅 Hopefully should get it before the drive 👻

lets hope so!.

[Gautam Banka]

If it doesn't happen before the drive, no issues - i will do the next IM. Not in Hurry at all.

[Marek]

...second week in a row withdrawing from the drive due to car not being ready, see you next time gents!

[GauravSoni]

Welcome dune surfers!

@Gautam Banka @Anoop Nair @Mahmut @Brett Eicher @Cristian @Ishak @Mario Cornejo @Alexanderrr @Beide Worku @Waqaɾ

to the IM drive.

Please check the drive post for the Meeting point. 
the convoy order is as below:

we will be using channel 9 : 446.20625

I will share the plan during our briefing. 
 See you all at 6.45 am.

incase of any emergency, you can text me on 0585827986

 

@Gautam Banka you made it ! 

[Gautam Banka]

18 minutes ago, GauravSoni said:

Welcome dune surfers!

@Gautam Banka @Anoop Nair @Mahmut @Brett Eicher @Cristian @Ishak @Mario Cornejo @Alexanderrr @Beide Worku @Waqaɾ

to the IM drive.

Please check the drive post for the Meeting point. 
the convoy order is as below:

we will be using channel 9 : 446.20625

I will share the plan during our briefing. 
 See you all at 6.45 am.

incase of any emergency, you can text me on 0585827986

 

@Gautam Banka you made it ! 

I am looking forward to my first official IM drive. Gaurav you had already given me a taste of IM in Liwa last year. 🥳👻

[Anoop Nair]

@GauravSoni Mornjbg Gaurav, Due to an emergency back in India I will be dropping out of todays drive.