All-level Friday Drive, May 19th: Al Shuwaib to Al Faqa’a

Day and date: Friday, May 19th, 2017
Drive Type: All-level with 2/3 separate convoys depending in total number of registrations and Marshal availability
Meeting Point: Old ADNOC petrol station in Al Shuwaib
Google Maps Users (just copy and paste in Google maps): 24.741957 55.801283 or click this link: https://goo.gl/maps/RFgtovYNJVq
GPS Users: 24°44’31.1″N 55°48’04.6″E
Meeting Time: 1430
Drive Start: 1445
Drive End: 1800
Duration: 3-4 hours
Drive Route: Al Shuwaib dunes along Omani border area and exit towards Al Faqa’a
Drive Terrain: Small, medium, and high technical dunes

Join us for a sunny and sandy Friday afternoon as we tackle the big dunes of Al Shuwaib and meander our way along the Omani border area towards Al Faqa’a. Prep your car, charge your batteries, and see you there \M/

Matt

*** DO MARSHALS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO DENY PARTICIPATION OF ANY ILL-EQUIPPED OR UNSUITABLE VEHICLE!
*** PLEASE BE THERE ON TIME! MEETING POINT IS AT LEAST 1:00HRS AWAY FROM DUBAI, SO PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY
*** A FULL TANK OF FUEL IS A MUST!
*** IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU CARRY A COMPATIBLE RADIO TUNED TO DO FREQUENCIES FOUND HERE (https://www.dubaioffroadlive.local/forums/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1453&p=15757&hilit=frequencies#p15757)
*** PLEASE READ YOUR OWNERS MANUAL AND GET ACQUAINTED WITH THE VARIOUS FUNCTIONS OF THE DEVICE AND MOST IMPORTANTLY HOW TO MANUALLY INPUT A FREQUENCY!!
*** ANYONE WITHOUT A PROPERLY CONFIGURED RADIO, WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE, FOR SAFETY REASONS!

Checklist:-
a) Ensure your 4 x 4 vehicle is in perfect condition and with enough fuel.
b) Carry an auto air compressor with you and ensure it’s in working condition.
b) Compatible Radio is mandatory
c) Carry all necessary offroad gears, in good condition.
d) Carry enough water / refreshments / re-hydration drinks for self & co-passenger(s).
e) Please ensure that your vehicle’s Fuel Tank is full
f) Make sure that your spare tyre is in workable condition.
g) your vehicle must have front and rear tow points.
h) Keep your emergency contact info at vehicle dashboard