Morning Fewbie Desert Drive - Faya to Sweihan - Abu Dhabi - 29 March 2025

[Benje_Junior]

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: For my first lead I'm eager to take it back to Fayah to see the beautiful planet of Arrakis, there you will learn the importance of space between cars, controlling fishtail, and PATIENCE. We will stop by to see the fox dens for photos and if we have time go by Sweihan pond, from there on out we will make our way to the exit towards Sweihan side. 

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 

 

[Faraz94]

Congrats for the first lead drive @Benje_Junior ✌️✌️ Hope to drive with you soon 💪

[Benje_Junior]

Thank you @Faraz94 I will see you soon mate 💪

[Benje_Junior]

Dear explorers, @Carl Stanley, @Wayne Momsen, @Krinesh, @Bjoern, @Paul Eldho, @Gertjan, I just want to thank you for joining my first lead of many! 

Below please find the convoy order 

We plan to use radio channel 3 446.05625.

As of now the plan is to take in the beauty of Faya desert, with our first break location being at the fox den, as it's Ramadan we will take it easy and try to stay under the AC of our cars as much as we can, so remember to bring along lots of patience and I hope you all enjoy. 

See you all bright and early tomorrow morning! 

Thanks, Ben 

[Gertjan]

Thanks @Benje_Junior! Was a great trip. Al Faya is always a lovely area.

I enjoyed the company today. We all drove superb! I managed to snap a few pictures from the back. Please do visit the gallery.

Till we meet on the sand again.

[Carl Stanley]

Great drive @Benje_Junior!

I've finally finished a video capturing this massive moment for you. Can't wait to see more Ben specials popping up in the calendar!

 

Hope you enjoy the video!

 

[Benje_Junior]

Dear explorers, @Carl Stanley, @Wayne Momsen, @Krinesh, @Bjoern, @Paul Eldho, @Gertjan, Thank you for joining my first lead, we managed to hit the fox den, and found some nice dunes for some smaller scale rainbows to help everyone get an understanding of how their cars weight will feel under longer climbs you all will experience when you move up the ranks! Everyone drove very well, we encountered a lot of the soft sand from the moisture in the air and had some refusals along the way which is all part of the fun! 

@Bjoern excellent support lad, it was good knowing we had a winch on standby if needed with this softer terrain

@Carl Stanley I couldn't have asked for better Second Lead! incredible job fixing up those lines and quickly reacting when needed.

looking forward to the next one guys!.