Rise and Shine 25 of May (Registration Finished)
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Day and date: Friday 25th May
Drive Meet: 06:15
Drive Start: 06:30
Drive End: 09:30 – 10:00Drive registration will Close Thursday 3pm – Calls and messages after that time will be ignored.
Drive Type:
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!Convoy Size:
1 convoy of 8, maybe more dependent on Marshal SupportMeeting Point:
Will create a Whats app group with location (please make sure your profile phone number is correct on DO website)
Drive start and finish point will be within 1 hour of Dubai.Etiquette:
1) Don’t sign up and not turn up – your stopping someone else from coming. On limited spaces drive you won’t be added If you have repeatedly flaked in the past.
2) Drive will start on time. Don’t moan if the convoys left without you or message me that your running late. Your choice (a) turn up on time for the drive, or (b) don’t sign up and have a sleep in like normal people.Checklist:
a) Carry air compressor with you and ensure it’s in working condition.
b) Ensure your 4×4 vehicle is in perfect condition and with enough fuel.
c) Compatible Radio is a must. You won’t be allowed to drive without one.
d) Carry enough refreshments for yourself & co-passengers.
e) Have an off road flag properly attached to your car.
We had an interesting drive this morning from faqa to Badayer. After a slightly delayed start we headed into the faqa dunes. There was a mechanical failure early in the drive with marshal Jatin having to tow a car with a blown radiator back to faqa. Hope it’s not a too expensive fix Abdul. We then made quick progress through all the high ridges and steep side slopes on our way to the fence corner where you turn left to head to Badayer. We drove along the fence for a couple km before entering the dunes again, making a direct line to super bowl. We encountered some big slopes, perfect bowls and what seemed to be the steepest longest slope outside of Liwa that we descended. (You know that sand avalanche sound). The drive was technical and tested the participants skills to the max but everyone coped well. Thanks again to Jatin who took one for the team and allowed the convoy to continue and Dara who filled the sweep spot.
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