Rise and Shine – Friday 12 May AM drive – (Completed)
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Day and date: Friday 12 May
Drive Type: Fewbie and Inter.
Initially max 8 cars (fewbie and inter), more may come dependent on Marshal and advanced support
Meeting Point: Will create a Whats app group Thursday evening with location (please make sure your profile phone number is correct on DO website)
This is an a 1-2 star drive. It will be exciting but don’t expect an advance drive, this is open to 1 stars as well!
The first 8 registrations will be accepted. Then dependent on 3* and Marshalls.
Drive Meet: 5:45 am (Allow 45 mins from Dubai)
Drive Start: 06:00 am
Drive End: 09:30 am
Duration: 3.5 hours
Drive Terrain: SandChecklist:
a) Keep your emergency contact info at vehicle dashboard.
b) Carry air compressor with you and ensure it’s in working condition.
c) Ensure your 4×4 vehicle is in perfect condition and with enough fuel.
d) Compatible Radio is a must.
e) Carry all necessary off-road gear / recovery equipment in good working condition.
f) Carry enough water / refreshments / re-hydration drinks for self & co-passenger(s).
Sign me up please, Rocklad! :ymdevil:
I can test out my new tyre carrier!
I was missing the early wake up last Friday… no I can have my fix again
eric_fj and neil_fj added. Congrats on your promotion. Youre the last participants – Group locked
evosound and vipin – drive is already full, if another marshall joins or anyone drops out I will add you.
Another great morning drive, thanks Simon/Alex. see you again next friday
We started our drive from a different entry point a few KM back from the Faqa turn off and headed west.
Most of the trip was spent zigzagging along the long lines of dunes that Faqa is well know for. This allowed ample opportunity for some exciting side sloping fun. We crossed a few areas of tight technical dunes which proved challenging for some but allowed them to learn about the angles of entry, momentum and not fighting gravity. An important lesson to learn is that the outcome of conquering an obstacle is almost always decided in the approach to the obstacle not once you’re on it.
We exited onto the E14.
GrandDubai (Stewart) proved an observant and careful second lead who smoothed out my lead as required.
Well done to Eric and Neil who both enjoyed the challenge of the new level after their recent upgrade.
And many thanks to Alex who proved himself an excellent sweep ensuring everyone’s safety, your words of encouragement and direction kept the convoy running smoothly.
Great drive with Simon and Alex. Was not the most challenging ever but still gave my weekly fix.
See you guys next time around! :thanks:
:thanks: Simon for me it was challenging. And I enjoyed 🙂 every minute of it. See you next week :drive:
Great 1 star + drive. Challenging for some and fun for all. Loving the Friday morning sessions. Cheers Simon!
Cheers Simon Great challenging one star drive
:thanks: again and see you next week
Hey folks
Drive was fantastic, actually I like this place a lot, so many long ridges =p~ We had lots of fun at the back with @Dr.Knockers I thinks we didn’t miss any ridge on our way 😀
And small video of my Rise and shine
[media]https://youtu.be/YY1MUv-QA8Q[/media]
https://youtu.be/YY1MUv-QA8Q
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