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COVID 19 Compliant - Evening Newbie Desert Drive - Qudra - Dubai - 19 Jun 2020


Gaurav

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This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to respect and follow these guidelines strictly in order to not jeopardize someone's health and to ensure we can keep organizing these drives safely.

MUST READ: Not following these rules and precautions = Not allowed to drive.

No Gathering | No Briefing | No BBQ | No Eating Together | No Touching | No Hugging

We are only allowed to drive through the desert, as we are driving on the road now. So we will only do the desert driving just by sitting inside our cars at all the times and leave the drive without socializing or coming close to each other.

Just like before we like to continue our desert drives through out the year, but this time we need your immense support to understand the strict control and to help everyone follow them all the time.

How to maintain "STRICT" Social Distancing

  • Meeting point will be set slightly (100m - 200m)  inside the desert track.
  • You individually deflate your tires on the tarmac before reaching the meeting point.
    • While deflating tires, stop cars 10 meters away from any other car.
  • Drive signup on calendar will be closed on Thursday morning by 9 AM.
  • Convoy numbering and briefing will be posted here on this drive post before 6 PM on Thursday.
  • All participants need to read & acknowledge the briefing by clicking "Totally Agree" reaction.
  • Switch on your radio when you reach the meeting point on the set frequency advised by the trip lead in the critical briefing here.
  • Once everyone reaches to the meeting point, everyone stay inside the car at all the times.
    • Trip lead will do the roll call, convoy numbering recap, critical briefing over the radio.
    • Any suggestions or issues will be discussed over the radio too.
    • You can also speak to other members through the radio only.
    • So please make sure that your radio battery is fully charged.
  • Once all set, trip lead will start the drive as before.

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Refusal and Recoveries with Social Distancing

  • Every drive will have 1 lead Marshal and 1 or 2 supporting senior members/crew.
  • Whenever there is a stuck or refusal, only a Marshal / Senior Member / Crew is allowed to handle the situation.
  • Everyone else including the stuck car driver, stay inside the car - AT ALL TIMES.
  • Marshal / Senior Member / Crew is only allowed to step out to access the situation and do the recoveries:
    • They will wear mask and gloves at all times when they are outside their car.
    • They will try to help self recover through the radio guidance.
    • If not they will use required recovery gear and do the needful (shovel, tug or winch, as required).
    • If at any time Marshal require help, then only you are allowed to step out by wearing face mask and gloves at all times.
       

Drive completion and inflation

  • There will not be any gathering or sitting down together for food-break like before.
  • Once drive is finished, after reaching the tarmac, everyone is requested to move away 10-20 meters before starting their inflation.
  • For drivers having no compressor, can head to the near by fuel station.
  • If drive is ending at a place where there is no fuel station near by, then trip lead will inform in advance so that drivers having their own compressor can join only.
  • Strictly no sharing of compressors, radio, shovel or any recovery gear, at any times.
     

Mandatory things you require to attend the drive

  • Face mask - at least TWO face mask is needed in case one get damage or fly away.
  • Disposable rubber gloves - at least two sets are needed.
  • Wear face mask and gloves at all the times, when you are out of your car.
  • Carry plenty of hand sanitizer and object sanitizer (spray).
    • Use your sanitizers generously, whenever you step out to help or recover.
    • Sanitize your hands before getting back into your car.
    • Sanitize your recovery gears, if you have used them.
  • Fully charged and programmed radio - without any excuse - No radio = No drive.
  • Shovel - Must for every car, to do little self recovery
  • Safety flag - Must for every car, like before
  • Compressor - If joining the drives that is ending far from the fuel station.
     

Mandatory precaution that you need to take at all times

  • Do not step out of your car UNLESS/OTHERWISE advised by Marshal / Senior Member / Crew.
  • No shaking hands, hugs or touching each other.
  • No sharing of food, drinks or recovery tools.
  • If you are not feeling well, please stay at home and take a lot of rest.
  • If you have travel in last 14 days, then please do not attend this drive.
  • If you feel unwell during the drive, please let trip lead know so he can plan an early exit.
  • Not more than 3 pax in a car and if all 3 aren't living together, then they should wear the mask inside the car too.
     

Two Way Radio Guidelines

  • Every Offroader brings his own radio, programmed to the frequencies described in below advice topic.
  • We will not share spare radios or program your radio on the drive. If you need assistance in programming the radio, post a topic on the Carnity website with your questions and we will help you out. 
  • Make sure your radio is fully charged. It will be your only way of communication while driving.
  • Before buying, please carefully read below advice so you are informed properly on which model / cost / shops...
  • No radio = No drive. It is an essential tool and you should make sure you bring it on every drive and learn/practice how to use it.

 

MUST WATCH: OUR NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING:

 

Drive Details

Level:  Newbie, Absolute Newbie and Above (All Levels)

When:  June 19 2020, Friday.

Meeting time: 4:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: Qudra Desert Track Entry https://goo.gl/maps/tsWkjopk2iAzXR6U7

Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.

What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 08:00 PM

End Point: Al Qudra Last Exit Parking - https://goo.gl/maps/L4UYFcLBtpYzFnxr7

 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

  • Limited to 15 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM.
    • 1 Lead Marshal + 2 Senior Members + 12 Members.
    • If the RSVP is full and you wish to join, please mention your name on the drive thread to add on the waiting list. 
  • Latecomers will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS.
  • Members without RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS.
  • Please withdraw your RSVP, if you aren't joining, so your spot can be taken by others.
  • Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month.

 

PLEASE RSVP ON THE CALENDAR

 

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@siddharth maheshwari @Bashar Hafez @Magellan

Please read and click on totally agree on the BAN topic, URGENTLY. Everyone has to comply, it's not optional.

 

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@MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ @siddharth maheshwari and @Bashar Hafez if you do not agree on this "BAN post" by 6 PM today, unfortunately I have to remove your names from the drive calendar.

 

@Janarthan @Rajeevan Vickneswaran @siddharth maheshwari @Bashar Hafez @Magellan @Nikola Bozovic @bunty_and_pops and @MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ Please click on totally agree on this drive post too. Thanks.

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3 hours ago, Gaurav said:

@MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ @siddharth maheshwari and @Bashar Hafez if you do not agree on this "BAN post" by 6 PM today, unfortunately I have to remove your names from the drive calendar.

 

@Janarthan @Rajeevan Vickneswaran @siddharth maheshwari @Bashar Hafez @Magellan @Nikola Bozovic @bunty_and_pops and @MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ Please click on totally agree on this drive post too. Thanks.

Done from my end too

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Drive is closed now

Radio Channel: 1 - (446.006'25) Please make sure it is working fine and fully charged.

Convoy Numbering:

  1. Gaurav - Silver Pajero
  2. bunty_and_pops - White Wrangler
  3. Magellan - Brown Pajero
  4. Nikola Bozovic - White Pajero
  5. Janarthan - Silver Xterra
  6. Anish S - White Pajero
  7. Jeepie - Green Wrangler
  8. Rajeevan Vickneswaran - Blue wrangler
  9. E.C. TAN - Grey Wrangler
  10. Tbone - Black Xterra
  11. siddharth maheshwari - White Jeep Wrangler
  12. Mahmoud Hamzawy - Brown Prado
  13. Ale Vallecchi - Grey FJ Cruiser

    @MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ and @Bashar Hafez
     
  14. MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ - (Removed from the drive, for not agreeing to the COVID19 precautions)
  15. Bashar Hafez - (Removed from the drive, for not agreeing to the COVID19 precautions)

 

Keep your distance when deflating and do not "gather" upon arrival. Deflate your vehicle and step back in the car so we can convey the briefing over the radio. 

Make sure you have a deflator, flag, and your radio.

See you tomorrow !

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Hi Gaurav, i appologize for such a late notice after closing of the drive, but i am still at work and will need to work tomorrow afternoon, unexpectedly...

Is it possible to give my place at this point to someone who can drive and enjoy tomorrow?

I apologize again and hope to see you next Friday

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Hey guys!! I would like to take this opportunity to join the drive.

i drive a grand Cherokee trail hawk. Experienced in wadi driving but little experience on sand. Would love to join the group tomorrow. 
thanks!

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Welcome @VipinShetty to Carnity offroad club, as one time exception I can add you to this drive due to @Nikola Bozovic exiting after the drive is closed.

Please make sure that your Grand Cherokee having 8-10 inches of ground clearance alongwith front and back tow hook. @Brette might share some advise for bumpers to make it safe for dunes.

Please click on totally agree on this drive post and BAN post, once you read all the covid precautions.

Make sure your radio is set to above frequency and go through the newbie briefing video (above) for your and your vehicle safety.

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