Newbie/Fewbei Drive on 26th Sept Meeting Point changed
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]Day and date: Friday 26th Sept 2014
N24ยฐ 45.633 E55ยฐ 06.554 (GPS users)
Meeting Time: 14.45pm[/b]
Drive Start: 15.00pm sharp
Drive Route &Terrain: Side Sloping, Ridge Riding, Cresting, Big Dunes, Technical Dunes
Duration: 2-2:30 hours (Till sundown)
A drive from Bab Al Shams to an end destination (possibly Al Faqa Gate 4 ) that will be decided by the Marshall in charge of your convoy.
Convoy allocation will be posted on Friday morning so that you know which convoy you will be driving with.
Hope to see you all there for some Friday fun!!!!!Convoy Allocation will be posted on Friday morning so that all who attend know who they will be driving with and at which level. This will allow the convoys to be briefed and the drive started on time. On arrival please deflate immediately and find your lead Marshall and allocated sweep for the drive.
Convoy 1 ( Channel 5)
1. Asem
2. Nowfalps
3. Prannoyalva
4. Mahmood Aslam
5. Jabiad
6. Badboy
7. Bumohd
8.Jean Pierre
9.Offroad
10.Vijay
11. PhilipConvoy 2 ( Channel 6)
1. Yohanbaria
2. Multani Mango
3. Colin
4. Geezee
5. Bahaa999
6. Joe Zeinoun
7. Bukho001
8. Duli
9. Anstab
10.Bernd Ziethen
11.EllieChecklist:-
a) Keep your emergency contact info at vehicle dashboard.
b) Carry air compressor with you and ensure itโs in working condition.
c) Ensure your 4 x 4 vehicle is in perfect condition and with enough fuel.
d) Compatible Radio is a must.
e) Carry all necessary off-road gears / recovery equipment in good condition.
f) Carry enough water / refreshments / re-hydration drinks for self & co-passenger(s).
g) Offroad Insurance (desired to have)Please read the following at the top of the page and register for the drive:-
Equipment that one needs to carry for off-roadingSanjay Matthews
055 5617510
Rules of the trip
Dubai Offroaders – Disclaimer
Where can we see some Ghazels (Deer look like, not sure if I spelled it correctly) We saw just one during last week drive near Al Faqaa.
quote Vijay:Where can we see some Ghazels (Deer look like, not sure if I spelled it correctly) We saw just one during last week drive near Al Faqaa.Hi Vijay, Al Faquaa to Lisailli is the best place but deeper into the desert than we went.
I actually saw quite a few last week as lead but sadly, I scare them off before the convoy can get a good look & see them. There were also 2 foxes on the hunt but no doubt you missed them too.
๐ he he We did see one in the very beginning, I remember Yohan saying on Radio that some were there on the left, when I checked, couldn’t find any. Lets try our luck next time. :thanks: :drive:
There are a number of Gazelles ( Arabic ุงูุบุฒุงู/ Ghazaal) in Al Faq’aa, Al Lisaii’ly, Margham and even in Al Aweer.
The best place to watch the Gazelles, however, is near Hameem in Liwa, where one can see them in herds of hundreds of animals.
The Gazelles are being raised here under a protected environment in a massive conservation effort, by the Abu Dhabi Government.
Abu Dhabi actually takes its name from Dhabi which is a synonym for Gazelle.
This Gazelle is a very delicate animal that survives on little or no water and hence we should absolutely avoid driving towards or going near the animals, which may cause them stress.
We can, of course, watch them from afar…maybe with some binoculars.
What we need to understand is that the desert is a very delicate ecosystem and the gazelles as well as all other birds and animals are strictly protected by Law and there are very severe penalties for chasing or hunting any wildlife.
quote Vijay:๐ he he We did see one in the very beginning, I remember Yohan saying on Radio that some were there on the left, when I checked, couldn’t find any. Lets try our luck next time. :thanks: :drive:Ohh yes i saw about 6-7 of them but it seemed like they were running for their lives, as far away as they could from us. They are very docile animals and get scared away easily but I’ve seen a lot more during our night drives compared to the day time drives; all in Faqaa.
heyyy everyone,
as soon as someone does a morning drive, I’m in!
looking forward to driving with DO again!
Sorry Guys,
I have some issue with my car and one of the engine oil seals is leaking so I will have to bail out of this drive. ๐
There is no issue, however, as Sanjay Mathews has very kindly agreed to lead the drive in my absence.
Marshall Sanjay please co-ordinate.
quote Ahmad Pervez:Sorry Guys,
I have some issue with my car and one of the engine oil seals is leaking so I will have to bail out of this drive. ๐
There is no issue, however, as Sanjay Mathews has very kindly agreed to lead the drive in my absence.
Marshall Sanjay please co-ordinate.Hope to see you back in action soon Ahmad Bhai.
Sanjay… does the meeting time remain the same 15:45?? As you drives usually have 14:45 meeting time ๐ ๐
Lets do 2:45 If Sanjay agrees, it gets dark pretty soon now a days. I was driving back from RAK yesterday and was getting dark already by 6:15 or so.
Regards,
Vijay
And 2.45 it is :yesss:
There is a slight error in the meeting point coordinates on the first page. Probably a typo. The meeting point coordinates are :
Google Maps : 24.760550, 55.109233
GPS : N24ยฐ 45.633 E55ยฐ 06.554Have a good one.
quote Saj:There is a slight error in the meeting point coordinates on the first page. Probably a typo. The meeting point coordinates are :Google Maps : 24.760550, 55.109233
GPS : N24ยฐ 45.633 E55ยฐ 06.554Have a good one.
Thanks for the heads up!
quote Vijay:Lets do 2:45 If Sanjay agrees, it gets dark pretty soon now a days. I was driving back from RAK yesterday and was getting dark already by 6:15 or so.Regards,
VijayGuys I have changed it to 14:45 hrs.
Regards,
Sanjay
Vijay bhai I don’t see ur name???? ๐
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