Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Midterm Exams: Newbie to Fewbie Tutorial - Dubai - 18 May 2025

[Ale Vallecchi]

We request that every member joining this drive 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:  Newbie and above - Recommended 5 NB drives or more

Meeting time:  08:00 am (departure time)

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5sEcggVmiPZD7A5d9

Action Plan:  For those Newbies who already have accumulated a few drives and wish to test their budding skills, with being promoted to Fewbie level as their next goal, this drive will provide a comprehensive tutorial of all the off-roading knowledge needed to secure the promotion. We'll work on all driving skills - straight crossings, side-sloping and criss-crossing - on some essential recovery maneuvers - self and assisted ones - as well as we'll make sure that convoy discipline is well understood and practiced (especially referring to the communication skills). As much one-on-one training as possible will be provided. Challenge yourselves to reach the next level, while having fun and share your camaraderie!

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

Approximate finish time: 12:30 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

 

[Diego]

I’m all in!

[Ale Vallecchi]

Dear Desertnauts.

In preparation for tomorrow's drive, we'll head to Qudra's "secret dunes", to exploit its pristine white sand cordons, formed in a way that allows to practice all skills with minimum risks and maximum opportunity to train. 

The convoy, small enough to allow for almost one-on-one tutoring in all aspects of sand off-roading, will line up as follows:

@Farook Veettil in Second Lead

@AHSANAWAN 123 at #3

@Diego at #4

@Ana at #5 and 

@Aser in Sweep.

Please reach the meeting and deflation point in time for departing at 8:00 AM. The meeting point has also been updated on the drive's post, and is the following: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5sEcggVmiPZD7A5d9

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow. Have a nice Saturday evening.

 

[Diego]

Looking forward! 🚙

[Aser]

Great driving by @Ana and @Diego !

Thank you @Ale Vallecchi for the drive and @Mike M. for the support!