Morning Fewbie Desert Drive - Nahel - Abu Dhabi - 01 Mar 2025

[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: 01 March 2025, Saturday
Meeting time:  6:45 AM - Sharp
Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eTX8wtibrfhsXS6D6
Approximate finish time: 10:45 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

 

[Andrei S]

Hi All,

I read last week there was a road block before entry point. Will it be possible to share a pin point of the block for arrival planning?

Thanks!

[JeromeFJ]

Hi @Andrei S and all, 

Coming from Dubai, you have 2 main options

- E66 / E20 This is the preferred option, and it was clear last week

- E611 / E75 (Truck Rd) / E16 / E20. On this itinerary, the junction E75 - E16 was blocked last week, and may still be blocked.

If this second option still works better for you, there is a detour as per the below scheme:

[JeromeFJ]

Dear Desert Drivers

@Andrei S @Wayne Momsen @Yury @Ozgu @Rob S @Abdullah A. @frederic demolder @JAISROCK @Ishak

Thank you for signing up for the FB drive in Nahel tomorrow morning. Please make sure your car is ready for the outdoors, and remove unnecessary items from the passenger ans trunk areas. Check also that your desert gears are properly secured to avoid heavy objects moving in the car.

I will issue the convoy order by the end of the afternoon. Please let me know before that in case you changed your plans.

[Abdullah A.]

Hi @JeromeFJ, unfortunately i started to get sick last night and wont be able to make it to the drive for the safety of others. I will withdraw my RSVP. Sorry for any disturbance 

[JeromeFJ]

38 minutes ago, Abdullah A. said:

Hi @JeromeFJ, unfortunately i started to get sick last night and wont be able to make it to the drive for the safety of others. I will withdraw my RSVP. Sorry for any disturbance 

Noted @Abdullah A., thank you for informing me ahead. Get well soon

[Wayne Momsen]

Thank you for the message. I will be on time and have no reason not to join. I have a cargo net in my truck to secure items . Thank you

[JeromeFJ]

@Andrei S @Wayne Momsen @Yury @Ozgu @Rob S @frederic demolder @JAISROCK @Ishak

Last updates for tomorrow

Meeting at 06:45 am at  https://maps.app.goo.gl/eTX8wtibrfhsXS6D6

The convoy order will be 

We will use Carnity Radio Channel 5.

Enjoy the evening, have a good rest, and see you tomorrow morning!

[JeromeFJ]

Dear Desert Drivers

Thank you for joining the drive today.  The short convoy and the good ratio FB vs more experienced drivers gave us the flexibility to explore the Nahel area, and the possibility to try a few challenges. Passing by the lake at the beginning, we started with the nice open rolling dunes as a warm-up, with a few crossings to get a flavor of what was going to come.

Then we arrived in a high dunes area, an opportunity for turning around a soft sand bowl,  high climbs, high crossings with a view, and steep descent. After the break, we joined a technical area, all going well until at a point we had 3 cars stuck at the same time. Opportunity for the support team to demonstrate different recovery methods.

Crossing the sabkha  we went into an empty stretch of technical to medium size dunes, with very soft sand, with again very nice desert views. After a short break , a last portion of tech dunes  and a sabkha run  took us to a relaxing sand track and to the exit.

@Wayne Momsen, @Yury @Ozgu, congratulations for a first fewbie drive. A promising start into this new level. @Andrei S, thank you for the second lead, @Rob S and @Ishak, big thank you for the support, @frederic demolder, thank you for being part of the team today. 

Enjoy the rest of the weekend and see you soon !

[Wayne Momsen]

I’m So gratefull to the experience. Great leadership and support from the team.