Morning Fewbie Desert Drive - Sweihan to Nahel - Abu Dhabi - 15 Nov 2025

[JeromeFJ]

DRIVE DESCRIPTION

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: 15 November 2025, Saturday
Meeting time:  6:45 AM - Sharp
Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/r5LPyKms6XuG5Un58
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

 

[JeromeFJ]

Good morning @Mark B @Ash S. @Herman G @Dinesh Kumar A @Gary F

Thank you for signing up for the drive on tomorrow morning in Sweihan. You can expect a well paced drive, with high dunes and soft sand. It will be FB level, but we will have some high climbs, long ridges, and many opportunities to push the throttle. With the height of the dunes, and the higher speed we may have, you will have to be totally focused on your driving, and avoid fighting the gravity in any situation.

In preparation for the drive, please check your car and be sure it is fit for a long desert drive. Remove unnecessary items from the trunk and rear seats area, and secure properly any loose item.

We still have a few slots available, late joiners are welcome !

I will indicate the convoy order by the end of the day. Stay tuned !

[JeromeFJ]

@Mark B @Ash S. @Herman G @Dinesh Kumar A @Gary F

Last updates for tomorrow

Meeting at 6:45 am at https://maps.app.goo.gl/r5LPyKms6XuG5Un58

The convoy order will be 

We will use Carnity radio Channel 8.

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

[Gary F]

A really fun drive after being away for a while, @JeromeFJ thanks for the drive and thanks to @Mark B congratulations on your first lead . I have uploaded some pics to the gallery for this drive. Everyone drove excellently.

[Mark B]

Thank you @Gary F was great to see you and have your support on my first bit of leading, and @JeromeFJfor letting me take the reins for a while and for the feedback and advice it was greatly appreciated 

everyone drove fantastically and I hope to be a you in my own convoy soon 

[JeromeFJ]

Thank you all for joining the drive this morning. I appreciate everyone being on time and motivated for an early start.

 

The initial section on the Sweihan side, while containing many tracks, still provided good practice for tackling high dunes. The long ridges that followed were enjoyable, though we ended up running in parallel convoys across the dune lines.

 

After our break, @Mark B took the lead with impressive commitment. He successfully increased the pace, navigating us through the large open dunes toward Nagra for some climbs and side slopes. We continued East, skillfully avoiding bushes, almost reaching the exit track. Mark stepped up the level with a great selection of lines, and everyone followed with excellent focus and concentration. Well done, @Mark B, on leading your first full convoy!

 

Since we still had some time, we swapped roles again and went back in, crossing the sabkha to the next cordon of dunes where we finally found some beautiful virgin sand. A quick dive into the Ghafeteen Bowl and a relaxing cruise through the open dunes provided a perfect conclusion to the drive.

 

Special thanks to @Gary F for expertly handling the sweep position. @Ash S.., @Herman G., and @Dinesh Kumar A you have all very well driven.

 

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and I look forward to driving with you all again soon.