Beginner's, Intermediate & Advance level Friday Afternoon Sand Drive 11th September 2020, note earlier start @ 2:30pm
Please note that you will not be allowed to join the drive if you come to the meeting point without a functioning pre-programmed radio and a flag with flag pole attached to your car. This is for your safety and for the safety of others on the drive. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
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kinloch
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Beginner's, Intermediate & Advance level Friday Afternoon Sand Drive 11th September 2020, note earlier start @ 2:30pm
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!
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
- Private
- Posts: 14
- Real Name: Muhammed Mujeeb
- Vehicle Make & Model: Toyota FJ Cruiser (2008)
- Disclaimer: Agreed and Signed.
- Nickname: Sandy Sheikh
- Number of drives: 23
- Blood Group: B+
- Contact:
Hello there,
Why can't I see the apply tab over here?
Thanks
Why can't I see the apply tab over here?
Thanks
The desert tells a different story every time one ventures on it.
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- Webmaster & Co-Founder
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- Real Name: Hamza Ahmad
- Vehicle Make & Model: Toyota FJ Cruiser TRD Edition 2008 and Nissan Armada 2006
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- Number of drives: 800
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Blood Group: AB+
- Contact:
Hi, that's because of the membership fees being implemented.
You'll find more information here: app.php/confirm-your-membership
- nkzn
- Posts: 1
- Real Name: Nikolay
- Vehicle Make & Model: GX460
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- Nickname: Nikolay
- Blood Group: A
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!
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
- Private
- Posts: 32
- Real Name: Samir Tengli
- Vehicle Make & Model: Toyota Prado SWB
- Disclaimer: Agreed and Signed.
- Nickname: Ricky
- Number of drives: 14
- Location: Dubai
- Blood Group: B+
- Contact:
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.
Regards,
Samir / White Toyota Prado 2015 SWB
0507290592
Samir / White Toyota Prado 2015 SWB
0507290592
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- Private
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- Real Name: Biyas Ebrahim
- Vehicle Make & Model: jeep wrangler 2017
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- Nickname: biyas
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Air compressor dual piston (camel) i got from dragon mart for AED 250.00samirtengli wrote: ↑Tue Sep 08, 2020 2:55 pmair 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.
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
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- Posts: 3
- Real Name: Hayssam el Hage
- Vehicle Make & Model: toyota fortuner 2016
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- Nickname: Hayssam061396
- Number of drives: 4
- Blood Group: A-
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
As well i would confirm if the trip is compatible for beginners as i have limited experience of 2 trips
Thanks for feedback
Hayssam
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- Webmaster & Co-Founder
- Posts: 1853
- Real Name: Hamza Ahmad
- Vehicle Make & Model: Toyota FJ Cruiser TRD Edition 2008 and Nissan Armada 2006
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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.Hayssam061396 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 08, 2020 8:58 pmHi 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
WhatsApp groups for each convoy will be created either Thursday evening or early Friday morning.
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- Real Name: Hayssam el Hage
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- Number of drives: 4
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thanks a lot, appreciate it
- amar.mohamed
- Posts: 16
- Real Name: Mohamed Amar
- Vehicle Make & Model: Toyota Prado 2016 V6 4L
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- Nickname: Mouse
- Number of drives: 18
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Can confirmsamirtengli wrote: ↑Tue Sep 08, 2020 2:55 pmair 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.
F) Same