Learner’s Drive on Friday the 28th of Feb. 2014.
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Learner’s Drive on Friday the 28th of Feb. 2014.
Day and date : Friday, the 28th of February ‘2014
Drive Type : Learner’s Drive in the soft tricky Sand Dunes of Al Aweer, followed by a BBQ in one of the camps in the area.
Meeting Point : Emarat Petrol Pump in Al Aweer.Meeting Point Co-Ordinates :
Latitude Longitude
N 25 10.533 E 55 32.519
Latitude Longitude
N 25°10’31.9578″ E 55°32’31.113″
Latitude/Longitude hddd.mm.mmm
25.175544,55.541976[map]25.1759,55.54179(Emarat, Al Aweer.)[/map]
Meeting Time : 14:15Hrs.
Drive Start: 14:30Hrs.
Drive Route: Al Aweer Area.
Drive Terrain: Nice picturesque Dunes and Tracks.
Duration: 3:30 hours, 210 minutes approx.
Drive ends at Sundown approx. 18:00Hrs.WE WILL DRIVE INTO ONE OF THE SAFARI CAMPS IN THE AREA AFTER THE DRIVE, FOR US TO BE ABLE TO WATCH THE CULTURAL PROGRAMS AND HAVE DINNER IN THE CAMP.
THIS WILL BE FIXED WITH THE CAMP MANAGEMENT DEPENDING UPON THE NUMBER OF CONFIRMATIONS TILL 10AM THURSDAY MORNING, PLEASE CONFIRM SEPARATELY IF YOU WANT TO GO TO THE CAMP.
THERE WILL BE A CHARGE OF AED50.00 PER HEAD FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO GO TO THE SAFARI CAMP, FOR DINNER, WHICH WILL BE CHARGED BY THE CAMP.
THE OPTION OF DRIVING AND NOT GOING INTO THE SAFARI CAMP IS OBVIOUSLY ALWAYS THERE, FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT WANT TO GO TO THE CAMP.
PLEASE CARRY SOME WARMER CLOTHES AND HEADGEAR ALONG AS THE WEATHER MIGHT BE A BIT CHILLY FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN AND SOME PEOPLE.Checklist:-
a) Ensure your 4 x 4 vehicle is in serviceable condition, with tow hooks at front & rear and with the spare tyre.
b) Compatible Radio is a must.
c) Carry all necessary offroad gears, in good condition.
d) Carry enough water / refreshments / re-hydration drinks for self & co-passenger(s).
e) Full Tank fuel mustPlease read the following and register for the drive:-
Equipments that one needs to carry for offroading
Rules Of The Trip
Dubai Offroaders – Disclaimer
Sounds like an interesting trip. Two questions though if we do go to the camp by what time approximately will we be done ?
And will there be more than one convoy for the drive ?Thank youu! :drive:
Sounds like a really good trip! I was planning on doing a course this weekend as I have not been offroading before, but as this trip is for learners would it make more sense to do this trip this weekend and do the lesson at a later day perhaps.
What equipment would I need as a minimum, I currently have the following;
– Walkie Talkie
– Air Compressor
– Tyre Deflaters
– Spade
– Tyre Gauge
quote David Jarvis:Sounds like a really good trip! I was planning on doing a course this weekend as I have not been offroading before, but as this trip is for learners would it make more sense to do this trip this weekend and do the lesson at a later day perhaps.What equipment would I need as a minimum, I currently have the following;
– Walkie Talkie
– Air Compressor
– Tyre Deflaters
– Spade
– Tyre GaugeDavid please do not waste your money on doing any offroad course. Simply keep driving with the group and you shall be fine.
Would suggest you get atleast a walkie talkie and tyre gauge for your first drive and then build up your kit as you go along.
quote zarir:quote David Jarvis:Sounds like a really good trip! I was planning on doing a course this weekend as I have not been offroading before, but as this trip is for learners would it make more sense to do this trip this weekend and do the lesson at a later day perhaps.What equipment would I need as a minimum, I currently have the following;
– Walkie Talkie
– Air Compressor
– Tyre Deflaters
– Spade
– Tyre GaugeDavid please do not waste your money on doing any offroad course. Simply keep driving with the group and you shall be fine.
Would suggest you get atleast a walkie talkie and tyre gauge for your first drive and then build up your kit as you go along.
Thanks Zarir, that was exactly what I wanted to hear :ymparty:
The course was a free course that I got with the purchase of the jeep so cant really complain.
I have the walkie talkie and tyre gauge already.
Hi guys,
I’m would like to come on this as well if that’s OK. I’m a friend of Dave’s. I’ve been out a couple of times with the guys from work but they don’t go out often enough so need to get more involved. I’ve been up to fossil rock and out round Oman (somewhere) a couple of times.
I’ve got roughly the same kit as dave but have also collected tow ropes and shackles and other assorted tools,
regards
Chris
quote David Jarvis:The course was a free course that I got with the purchase of the jeep so cant really complain.Well if the course is free and you have the time and inclination to do it then by all means please go ahead and do the same. It will give you good theoretical knowledge.
quote riggers50:I’ve got roughly the same kit as dave but have also collected tow ropes and shackles and other assorted tools,Hope you have got rated shackles as those are the only ones which are safe to use. Tow rope – I hope you have bought a snatch strap / snatch rope / viking rope – basically a rope which uses kinetic energy for the pull. Using an actual tow rope for a recovery pull will with a high probability damage either of the cars and a few backs and necks with the jerk it would give. any picture of the rope ?
would suggest you see what the marshals are using when you join the drive on friday and then take it from there.
quote zarir:quote David Jarvis:The course was a free course that I got with the purchase of the jeep so cant really complain.Well if the course is free and you have the time and inclination to do it then by all means please go ahead and do the same. It will give you good theoretical knowledge.
I will do it one weekend soon but will come out with you guys this weekend.
quote zarir:quote riggers50:I’ve got roughly the same kit as dave but have also collected tow ropes and shackles and other assorted tools,Hope you have got rated shackles as those are the only ones which are safe to use. Tow rope – I hope you have bought a snatch strap / snatch rope / viking rope – basically a rope which uses kinetic energy for the pull. Using an actual tow rope for a recovery pull will with a high probability damage either of the cars and a few backs and necks with the jerk it would give. any picture of the rope ?
would suggest you see what the marshals are using when you join the drive on friday and then take it from there.
Will do
quote David Jarvis:quote zarir:quote David Jarvis:The course was a free course that I got with the purchase of the jeep so cant really complain.Well if the course is free and you have the time and inclination to do it then by all means please go ahead and do the same. It will give you good theoretical knowledge.
I will do it one weekend soon but will come out with you guys this weekend.
David you’ve made the right decision.
If you bought the vehicle thru the ‘OFF Road Zone’ and the course is with Minas then it’s OK he’s a good guy:)
However as Zarir says you’ll experience more, get more kms under the rubber with a DO drive. It’s progressive ‘chez nous’. We drive every week sometimes several days a week you can join any drive in your category even Night Drives. You can also apply to participate in drives beyond your grading by contacting the Marshall concerned directly. He can obtain knowledge of your ability via our staff network. You meet a lot of people, very cosmopolitan 😉
Learners (Newbie 1-5 drives) leads to Fewbie/5-10drives, leads to Fewbie +/10+drives, leads to Intermediate/ 20+drives, leads to Advanced. The number of drives is not cast in concrete. Some take to offroading very quickly, others have similar prior experiences -Mud -snow etc. By the time you get to the Advanced Level you’ve a lot of different skills under your belt, including recovery techniques and ability to read the terrain. Beyond the Advanced level, attributes other than the driving skills of the person are taken into consideration. People are encouraged to participate, grading is very consensual process between staff members. Grading requires 5 positive votes by the DO staff Team, Rangers – Marshall’s, basically the names in red 🙂
So come and join in for a JUST FOR FUN :drive: and talk to us about your experience, that’s how we learn too :thanks:
quote yohanbaria:Sounds like an interesting trip. Two questions though if we do go to the camp by what time approximately will we be done ?
And will there be more than one convoy for the drive ?
Thank youu! :drive:The Camp activity is typically for 2-3 hours, so we should be done by 2100Hrs. (9pm) approx.
The convoy logistics can only be crystallized once we have the number of registrations and the Marshal support available.
Dave & Chris you are both welcome to join the drive, please clarify if you would like to go to the camp too and if you would have any guests as well?
Hi,
I would like to go to camp and will be joined by my wife and two kids age 4 and 6. I hope that’s all right?
quote Ahmad Pervez:quote yohanbaria:Sounds like an interesting trip. Two questions though if we do go to the camp by what time approximately will we be done ?
And will there be more than one convoy for the drive ?
Thank youu! :drive:The Camp activity is typically for 2-3 hours, so we should be done by 2100Hrs. (9pm) approx.
The convoy logistics can only be crystallized once we have the number of registrations and the Marshal support available.
Dave & Chris you are both welcome to join the drive, please clarify if you would like to go to the camp too and if you would have any guests as well?I’m a definite for the camp. There’s just me in my car at the moment but I will let you know if that changes. I’m sure David will get back to you today,
Chris
I’m in for the barbeque/camp after the drive. I’ll bring one guest.
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