Saturday 17 May – Sweihan Adventurous Drive

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  • duncanfield
    May 12, 2014 at 11:23 am #2047

    Day and date: Saturday 17th May 2014
    Drive Type: Intermediate to Adventurous
    Meeting Point: N24 28.283 E55 20.469, 24.471291,55.340874 Old Adnoc Sweihan
    Meeting Time: 13.45pm
    Drive Start: 14.00pm sharp
    Drive Route &Terrain: Side Sloping, Ridge Riding, Cresting, Huge Bowls
    Duration: 4 hours

    A drive in huge dunes with very soft sand. This is a route not many of you will have done before. Huge bowls and ridges will be crossed. This one is not for the faint hearted!!!! End destination will be on the Khatim to Dubai truck road and so an air compressor is a must.

    You will need to carry all of the required recovery gear and please make sure you car is in good working order prior to the drive.

    Checklist:-

    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 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).

    Please read the following and register for the drive:-

    Equipment that one needs to carry for off-roading
    Rules of the trip
    Dubai Offroaders – Disclaimer

    mistermud
    May 12, 2014 at 5:23 pm #30176

    Inshallah, I can make it!!

    Will let you know in the morning Saturday itself 😕 😕

    duncanfield
    May 13, 2014 at 3:50 am #30178
    quote mistermud:

    Inshallah, I can make it!!

    Will let you know in the morning Saturday itself 😕 😕

    Well fingers crossed, because as always, will be great to have you along for the :drive:

    niclasl
    May 13, 2014 at 7:58 am #30188

    You aren’t considering a morning drive guys?

    duncanfield
    May 13, 2014 at 8:58 am #30190
    quote niclasl:

    You aren’t considering a morning drive guys?

    This drive is for FAHEEM, and Mr Night Drive does not get up early =))

    niclasl
    May 13, 2014 at 9:28 am #30191
    quote DuncanField:

    quote niclasl:

    You aren’t considering a morning drive guys?

    This drive is for FAHEEM, and Mr Night Drive does not get up early =))

    Ok, too bad would like to join you, but 17th of may is norwegian national day so I have to attend a dinner at 19:00.
    Might be too little time then…

    duncanfield
    May 13, 2014 at 10:20 am #30193
    quote niclasl:

    quote DuncanField:

    quote niclasl:

    You aren’t considering a morning drive guys?

    This drive is for FAHEEM, and Mr Night Drive does not get up early =))

    Ok, too bad would like to join you, but 17th of may is norwegian national day so I have to attend a dinner at 19:00.
    Might be too little time then…

    No issues, next time………..

    duncanfield
    May 15, 2014 at 7:23 am #30217

    No more takers for some fun in Sweihan……………………..

    Anonymous
    May 15, 2014 at 8:12 am #30220
    quote DuncanField:

    No more takers for some fun in Sweihan……………………..

    Count me
    Reddy

    duncanfield
    May 15, 2014 at 8:16 am #30221
    quote ravindreddy:

    quote DuncanField:

    No more takers for some fun in Sweihan……………………..

    Count me
    Reddy

    Welcome aboard Reddy

    The Helper
    May 15, 2014 at 8:20 am #30222
    quote DuncanField:

    quote niclasl:

    You aren’t considering a morning drive guys?

    This drive is for FAHEEM, and Mr Night Drive does not get up early =))

    🙂 Friday and Saturday only i can sleep till late, rest of the week my son has school so always up by 7:00 AM #:-s

    EnerJeep
    May 15, 2014 at 10:43 am #30223

    I might join, depending on the doctor visit duration and mood to drive 100+ km to the meeting point haha 🙂

    The Helper
    May 15, 2014 at 11:05 am #30224
    quote JustDen:

    I might join, depending on the doctor visit duration and mood to drive 100+ km to the meeting point haha 🙂

    It’s worth driving 100+ km, you will love it.

    Fida
    May 15, 2014 at 7:17 pm #30229

    R u ready for a thriller ?

    anonymous
    May 16, 2014 at 6:56 am #30235
    quote fida:

    R u ready for a thriller ?

    😕 😕

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