Beginner's, Intermediate & Advance level Friday Afternoon Sand Drive 11th September 2020, note earlier start @ 2:30pm

[kinloch]

Note earlier meeting and start time to allow for the improving weather and earlier sunset!

After reaching the location above, turn left at the fence, and follow the fence south for around 1km to the large open meeting area.

Meeting time: 1400
Drive starts: 1430
Drive terrain: Sand dunes
Drive will end at sundown

Convoy allocations and radio frequencies will be shared by Whatsapp in advance of the drive.

Please be punctual so we can maximise our time on the sand!
IMPORTANT: If you are bringing children, please ensure they are secured in an age-appropriate car seat.

COVID-19 PREVENTION MEASURES
A. At the meeting point, please park the vehicles at least 5 meters apart and observe standard social distancing practices.
B. Face mask and gloves to be worn at all times.
C. No shaking hands, hugging or any other physical contact.
C. Max 3 persons per vehicle, or 5 if from the same family staying in the same house.
D. Drive briefing can be viewed on this page and communications on the day will be carried out by radio, so please ensure your radio carries the correct channel announced on your convoy’s WhatsApp group so you can line up correctly once at the meeting point, deflate your tires are deflated and mount your flag.
E. Drivers AND passengers should remain in their vehicles, after deflating their tires and NOT meet or socialize with other participants.
F. There is to be no sharing of any food or drinks.
G. No sharing of any equipment, tow ropes, shackles, radios or any other accessory.
H. In the event of a recovery, please radio your position in the convoy and vehicle - a marshal will advise you on how to self-recover or will assist.

Checklist:
a) Fully functional 4x4 vehicle with full tank of fuel.
b) Air compressor in working condition.
c) Recovery rope / strap.
d) Compatible radio pre-programmed to DO frequencies.
e) Refreshments for you and your passengers (if you have them).
f) Offroad flag attached to vehicle.

Etiquette:
1) Registering and not coming along may stop others from joining and is easily avoidable - so please be courteous and withdraw if you can't make it.
2) Be punctual.
3) Any participants not registered on the forum site will not be allowed to join the drive.
4) Passengers in Registered participant's vehicles are not counted as participants and are fre to join.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and prepare properly - see you on the sand!

[sandyunderdog]

Hello there,

Why can't I see the apply tab over here?

Thanks

[Hamza Ahmad]

Hello there,

Why can't I see the apply tab over here?

Thanks

Hi, that's because of the membership fees being implemented.

You'll find more information here: app.php/confirm-your-membership

[nkzn]

Hi everyone,

Can you please advise where I can get :

b) Air compressor in working condition.
c) Recovery rope / strap.
d) Compatible radio pre-programmed to DO frequencies.
f) Offroad flag attached to vehicle.

any shops you can recommend?

Thank you in advance!

[samirtengli]

Hi everyone,

Can you please advise where I can get :

b) Air compressor in working condition.
c) Recovery rope / strap.
d) Compatible radio pre-programmed to DO frequencies.
f) Offroad flag attached to vehicle.

any shops you can recommend?

Thank you in advance!

air compressor you can purchase new off Amazon, suggest Vitaly - works well costs 299 AED
C) you can buy AOR kinetic rope and soft shackles form ACE/ Amazon
D) Baofeng From Dragon Mart will do
F) I got a mount installed from Radical Garage and bought a Flag pole and flag separately, but I’ve seen many people get suction type flag mounts and pole.

[biyas]

Hi everyone,

Can you please advise where I can get :

b) Air compressor in working condition.
c) Recovery rope / strap.
d) Compatible radio pre-programmed to DO frequencies.
f) Offroad flag attached to vehicle.

any shops you can recommend?

Thank you in advance!

air compressor you can purchase new off Amazon, suggest Vitaly - works well costs 299 AED
C) you can buy AOR kinetic rope and soft shackles form ACE/ Amazon
D) Baofeng From Dragon Mart will do
F) I got a mount installed from Radical Garage and bought a Flag pole and flag separately, but I’ve seen many people get suction type flag mounts and pole.

Air compressor dual piston (camel) i got from dragon mart for AED 250.00
Radio (BAI05, BAI13 shops. they charged me AED 75). you can get from dragon mart.
Kinetic Recovery rope, shackles you can get easy from ACE

[Hayssam061396]

Hi guys, i am new to the group, and i dont know process when do we receive the whats app information?
As well i would confirm if the trip is compatible for beginners as i have limited experience of 2 trips

Thanks for feedback

Hayssam

[Hamza Ahmad]

Hi guys, i am new to the group, and i dont know process when do we receive the whats app information?
As well i would confirm if the trip is compatible for beginners as i have limited experience of 2 trips

Thanks for feedback

Hayssam

Hello Hayssam, welcome to Dubai Offroaders. It’s good to have you in the group. The trip is compatible for beginners. There will be different convoys for different skill levels.

WhatsApp groups for each convoy will be created either Thursday evening or early Friday morning.

[Hayssam061396]

thanks a lot, appreciate it

[amar.mohamed]

Hi everyone,

Can you please advise where I can get :

b) Air compressor in working condition.
c) Recovery rope / strap.
d) Compatible radio pre-programmed to DO frequencies.
f) Offroad flag attached to vehicle.

any shops you can recommend?

Thank you in advance!

air compressor you can purchase new off Amazon, suggest Vitaly - works well costs 299 AED
C) you can buy AOR kinetic rope and soft shackles form ACE/ Amazon
D) Baofeng From Dragon Mart will do
F) I got a mount installed from Radical Garage and bought a Flag pole and flag separately, but I’ve seen many people get suction type flag mounts and pole.

Can confirm
The Vitaly one is good and heavy duty. Takes 10 mins max to fill all four tyres (including plugging and unplugging the hoses etc)
F) Same