Rise and Shine Friday 7th July AM Drive Sweihan Revisited (Completed)

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  • Simon
    July 3, 2017 at 7:18 am #2824

    Day and date: Friday 7 July
    Drive Meet: 5:45 am (Approx 1h15m from Dubai but please check google maps for your specifics)
    Drive Start: 06:00 am
    Drive End: 09:00 am

    Drive Type:
    Fewbie+ (Big steep climbs, side slopes and bowls)

    Entry requirements:
    – Marshals decision on the participating Fewbies – For safety I will only add Fewbies that I have driven with before and know they have sufficient skills for Sweihan.
    – Then the spaces will be filled on a first come first served basis out of eligible drivers.

    Convoy Size
    Max 11 including Marshals and Deputies

    Meeting Point:
    Will create a Whats app group Wednesday evening with location (please make sure your profile phone number is correct on DO website).

    Etiquette:
    1) Don’t sign up and not turn up – On limited space drives your stopping someone else from coming. 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.

    Eric FJ
    July 3, 2017 at 4:32 pm #39408

    Hi Simon I will arrive Thursday late night. This week I will not join the morning drive :drive: .I will go with the afternoon drive. But next week I will be in :yesss: . Already looking forward to this 🙂 .

    Regards Eric

    Simon
    July 3, 2017 at 6:31 pm #39409

    Sadly Eric this Friday will be my last club drive(s) for a month, hopefully see you at Matt’s Friday PM (afternoon). Holidays in England. Hopefully back in action for an 18th of August “Rise and Shine”.

    Simon
    July 4, 2017 at 5:09 am #39410

    All the usual suspects – great line up.

    Simon
    July 4, 2017 at 7:06 am #39411

    Convoy Complete jmleroux last participant.

    Simon
    July 7, 2017 at 8:01 am #39422

    We had a different drive than what I had planned for this morning. We started near the line of dunes that runs along to Sweihan bowl. But when we got up into the dunes there was a new fence with no gaps in it blocking our progress. We decided to persevere and try a different route but that again was blocked with a gate and sign saying in Arabic “if you enter this area know that it is illegal and the driver will be held responsible by the courts” which was translated by Hafid.

    So no more Sweihan Bowl.

    So instead we crossed over the road and headed in the opposite direction towards Naheel. This drive started with some small sharp crests and that descended into small tight and technical dunes. After a bit of redirection from Alex and Dennis the area opened up into massive dunes that stretched on for kms before ending with Sand Mountain. We had a play at Sand Mountain and then continued in the direction of Naheel with some nice smooth flowing dunes before making our exit over a fence and along a long, long track.

    I must thank Philip, Alex, Dennis and Jason who helped make this non start of a drive into a good drive in an area that I hadn’t planned to be leading in or knew well. Thanks also to Jason who had 2nd lead and Philip and Alex who swept at the back. Only two recoveries and a few 2nd attempts.

    Maca
    July 7, 2017 at 9:11 am #39423

    Thanks for the usual awesome run Simon. We are going to miss you on your break, hurry back please and pickup these morning drives again for us:)

    Fon Genrih
    July 7, 2017 at 1:29 pm #39424

    We had an amazing unplanned drive today! I love unpredictable things. When u need to change all concept and build new directions, sometimes with not knowing final destinations :yesss: convoy performed brilliant, pleasure to drive with all of u! Thanks a lot to Simon, have a good holidays! 😉

    pbencini
    July 7, 2017 at 2:48 pm #39425

    Fantastic drive! 🙂
    :thanks: to all the morning drive crew.
    Got to say these morning drives are great to not see many other convoys out and about and are a great balance to get back for “family time”.

    Cheers simon for the leads and super write ups – you will be missed over the next weeks :(( 😉
    Looking forward to your return 😀
    Until then see the rest of you soon :drive:

    Hafid
    July 7, 2017 at 7:22 pm #39426

    Thank you Simon. Fantastic leadership when things weren’t going to plan. It’s always a pleasure to join you on the morning drives. Also a big thanks to Alex, Jason and Denis for supporting this mornings drive. :thanks:

    Fon Genrih
    July 10, 2017 at 5:42 am #39438

    I spend great time with Dubai Offroders that decided to make a short video, Friday morning drives led by Simon, so many nice moments with incredible people.
    [media]https://youtu.be/I21lSlLuMsc[/media]
    https://youtu.be/I21lSlLuMsc

    Neil_FJ
    July 10, 2017 at 8:49 am #39442

    Thanks Again to Simon and Alex for a great drive on Friday morning.

    Always nice to drive with you all

    :thanks: :drive:

    Neil

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