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    Drive Details Level: Fewbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 2:30 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: Action Plan: An exploration drive which could possibly turn into a Long Range one, within the limits of a 4-hour exit time. We will drive toward the sunset, setting off close to Sweihan town, and moving in a western direction toward Faya, which we may (or may not) reach, depending on how much we'll meander, and how well the convoy will behave. The distance to Faya should be close to 90 KM: will we be able to reach it? 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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 6:30 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.
  2. 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: 2:30 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: Action Plan: An exploration drive which could possibly turn into a Long Range one, within the limits of a 4-hour exit time. We will drive toward the sunset, setting off close to Sweihan town, and moving in a western direction toward Faya, which we may (or may not) reach, depending on how much we'll meander, and how well the convoy will behave. The distance to Faya should be close to 90 KM: will we be able to reach it? 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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 6:30 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. 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
  3. Hi @Davie Chase. I was thinking of joining your drive in Nahil tomorrow morning. I have signed up last minute, if you don't mind. Thanks
  4. Dear Desertnauts before getting into the details of tomorrow's drive, I need to ask you to PLAN FOR A STARTING TIME AT 3:00 PM, due to personal working engagements. I'll personally try to reach the meeting point as close to 2:30PM as possible, and so may you, but it'd be safer if we consider starting the drive a little later, so we count on leaving Badayer at 3:00 PM. The drive will take us across the star dunes closest to Badayer in time to avoid the crowd of sunset goers. From there we'll look for, and aim to reach, all other sets of star dunes, which we'll climb as much as possible, in search for the 2,000 meter plus cumulative climb. We should continue well past Iftar and Super Bowl, to end the drive at the last set of dunes close to Bezhad Ranch, well within Madam sector. The convoy order at the moment is the following: @Gurcharan Mehta in Second Lead @Marek_was003 at #3 @Gautam Banka at #4 @Cristian at #5 @Hugo at #6, and @Sunil Mathew in Sweep. I am looking to have the Second Lead change with the Sweep position halfway through the drive. See you all tomorrow (as mentioned above, actual starting time will be closer to 3:00PM than anticipated). Have a nice evening.
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    Drive Details Level: Fewbie Plus and above (all levels) Meeting time: 2:30 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LkepsuiiEemQdL7o9 Action Plan: The Vertical Limit series has been designed to challenge members to always seek higher cumulative climbs (total meters climbed in a drive). In the past it has been focused in the Badayer Area, where we can find, and climb from all directions, numerous "star" shaped dunes. At first the goal was set to climb 1,000 meters, then 1,500 meters, and eventually we managed to climb cumulative 2,000 meters in a very fast and long Tawi Nazwa to Bezhad Ranch drive. This time we'll try, if possible, to beat the previous record of 2,046 meters. 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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 6:30 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.
  6. 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 Plus and above (all levels) Meeting time: 2:30 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LkepsuiiEemQdL7o9 Action Plan: The Vertical Limit series has been designed to challenge members to always seek higher cumulative climbs (total meters climbed in a drive). In the past it has been focused on the Badayer area, where we can find, and climb from all directions, numerous "star" shaped dunes. At first the goal was set to climb 1,000 meters, then 1,500 meters, and eventually we managed to climb cumulative 2,000+ meters in a very fast and long Tawi Nazwa to Bezhad Ranch drive. This time we'll try, if possible, to beat the previous record of 2,046 meters. 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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 6:30 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. 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
  7. Dear Desertnauts a few early words about this Friday's afternoon drive. We plan to execute a rather fast paced drive, from Sweihan moving east toward the so called "Pac-Man dunes", driving straight toward Nagrah, up until where we'll find a mix of long-range, tall dunes with some deep bowls, then on toward E95, across lower and wider cordons, all the way to our exit point. The meeting and deflation point will be posted ASAP. The convoy order at the moment is the following: @Sreenath G in Second Lead @Hani Howeedy at #3 @Mahmut at #4 @lucas amat at #5 @Abdullah N at #6 @frederic demolder in Sweep. Looking forward to sharing the beginning of the weekend with you. See you on Friday.
  8. Dear Desertnauts. Let's get ready for a relaxing, enjoyable weekday drive, following camels' tracks, looking for heards, which during this season also should have a lot of baby camels. We'll focus on the area closest to Lisaili, and toward Murqaab. Let's hope to have as many photo ops as possible. The meeting point has been published, at Lisaili's camel track. The convoy order is the following: @Lala G in Second Lead @Hani Howeedy at #3 @Julien Recan at #4, and @frederic demolder in Sweep. Looking forward to see you tomorrow afternoon.
  9. 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: 3:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jPFt8TQZLskmoKvQ8 Action Plan: An excursion from Lisaili's camel track into the dunes toward Murqaab, looking for camel trains. This is the area in Dubai with the best chance to still view the traditional way of life of the camel caravans. It will give us an excuse to spend a relaxing day out in the wild, enjoying nature and the cool weather. 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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 06:30 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. 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
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    Drive Detail Level: Fewbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 3:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jPFt8TQZLskmoKvQ8 Action Plan: An excursion from Lisaili's camel track into the dunes toward Murqaab, looking for camel trains. This is the area in Dubai with the best chance to still view the traditional way of life of the camel caravans. It will give us an excuse to spend a relaxing day out in the wild, enjoying nature and the cool weather. 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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 06:30 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.
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    Drive Details Level: Fewbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 2:30 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ad3jtUxte198keZt6 Action Plan: This time we plan a drive from opposite Sweihan's Darzood Village, through Nagra Hill to Marmun Dairy, essentially driving an express route from E16 to E95. We plan to manage a fast-paced drive, moving through long range dunes, to large bowls, and open sabkhas. The weather is forecasted to be from very cloudy to rainy, and this, plus the fast pace, will be enough to guarantee a pleasant day out on the sand. 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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 6:30 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.
  12. 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: 2:30 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ad3jtUxte198keZt6 Action Plan: This time we plan a drive from opposite Sweihan's Darzood Village, through Nagra Hill to Marmun Dairy, essentially driving an express route from E16 to E95. We plan to manage a fast-paced drive, moving through long range dunes, to large bowls, and open sabkhas. The weather is forecasted to be from very cloudy to rainy, and this, plus the fast pace, will be enough to guarantee a pleasant day out on the sand. 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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 6:30 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. 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
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