COVID19 Compliant - Morning Absolute Newbie Desert Drive - Al Qudra - 17 Jul 2020

[Gaurav]

Join us in exploring the Al Qudra Desert to see what's beyond the lakes, and learn the art of offroading at the same time ! This area is a very versatile playground for Absolute Newbies on their first offroad adventure.

If you have already driven in sand before, then you can learn more from experts having decades of off-roading experience in the UAE. This area offers a good mix of playable long set of dunes and broad ridges to test your off-road control.

Drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicle having 8-10 inches of ground clearance and front and rear tow hooks.

You can bring your family, friends and kids, but if you are absolute new to sand offroading we advise you to drive alone first to learn off-roading without any distractions.

 

What you'll learn:

• Introduction to off-roading
• Desert driving basics and etiquette
• Desert driving tips, techniques, myth and best practices
• Off-road and safety gear familiarization and recovery procedures
• Vehicle orientation, risk analysis, deflation and outdoor safety advice

 

First time with Carnity Off-road Club:

• Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Year.
• Do you have any prior off-road experience?
• Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets.

 

Why should i join?

• We will teach you how to self-drive off-road safely and learn the best offroad driving and recovery techniques.
• If you have already driven in sand before then you can learn more from experts having decades of offroading experience in the UAE.
• This area offers a good mix of playable long set of dunes and broad ridge to test your off-road control.

 

Can my vehicle do this ?

• This drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicle having 8-10 inches of ground clearance and front and rear tow hooks. If in doubt please first announce your questions on the drive thread so we can advise you further.
• Any stock 4x4/4WD are most welcome, you don't need any modified vehicle.

 

Can i bring passengers ?

• Yes of course, but if you are absolute new to offroading it is better to drive alone first to avoid any distractions.

 

Learn More About: Carnity Off-road Club

 

 

STRICTLY: For ABSOLUTE NEWBIE who are driving for the first time with Carnity.

 

MUST READ AND AGREE - COVID19 PRECAUTIONS

 

 

 

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

 

Drive Details

Level:  Only for "ABSOLUTE NEWBIES" or first timer with Carnity off-road club

When:  Jul 17, 2020 Friday.

Meeting time: 5:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: Al Qudra - https://goo.gl/maps/ZgS2Gqam9PcsxWR48

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), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 09:00 AM

End Point: Qudra Parking - https://goo.gl/maps/eV6UEio13s97pKSp8

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 15 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 5PM.
  • 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.
   

 

TO RSVP ON THE CALENDAR

 

[Vineeth John Joseph]

Hi Gaurav

This is the first time I will be driving with Carnity even though I was a passenger in the last weeks drive at Al Qudra with @Mukundan Nair. Below are the vehicle details and equipment. Please let me know if anything else is required. 

Nissan Xterra- White

Front tow hook is good, rear I have a tow hitch. 

I have tire pressure gauge, radio, flag & compressor.

I have responded in the event calendar. Anything else need to be done?

 

 

 

 

[Gaurav]

Hi @Enoch Mbatiah @Sreejith Sreenivasan @Neale Faulkner welcome to Carnity off-road club.

• Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Year.
• Do you have any prior off-road experience?
• Confirm your vehicle has 8-10 inches of ground clearance along with front and rear tow hooks / eyelets.

[Sreejith Sreenivasan]

50 minutes ago, Gaurav said:

Hi @Enoch Mbatiah @Sreejith Sreenivasan @Neale Faulkner welcome to Carnity off-road club.

• Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Year.
• Do you have any prior off-road experience?
• Confirm your vehicle has 8-10 inches of ground clearance along with front and rear tow hooks / eyelets.

Hi @Gaurav, hope you’re doing well!

I have driven with Fred last Friday in Al Qudra. Please find the details below:

Vehicle: 2012 Land Rover LR2 Grey

Experience: Last week with Frederic on Absolute Newbie Drive

Ground clearance and tow hooks are ok

Please let me know if anything else.. Hope to get a confirmation from you. 
 

Thanks,

Sreejith

[Neale Faulkner]

Hi Gaurav, 

 

Vehicle Details: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2019

Experience: I have driven with "Dubai Offroaders" probably about 15 times, but about four years ago and not in the new car. It will be good to get a refresher newbie drive.

I confirm my vehicle has 8-10 inches ground clearance along with front and rear tow hooks. 

Looking forward to the drive. 

 

Cheers
Neale

[Hennie Schoeman]

Hi Guarav,

Just joined/subscribed (Hope it was succesful...) 

Anyway, keen to join Friday morning trip.

Vehicle Details: Jeep Wrangler 2017

Experience: Some desert driving (usually just trying more and more challenging stuff until getting myself stuck I guess) need to learn from pro's. More experience with mountain/rocky terrain offroading. 

I confirm my vehicle has 8-10 inches ground clearance along with front and rear tow hooks. 

Looking forward to meeting/joining/driving... 

 

Hennie Schoeman

 

 

[Gaurav]

Thanks @Sreejith Sreenivasan for the info, this drive is for absolute newbie and though you have already driven once, so you should join another morning newbie drive in Sharjah. Same for you @h1fny please.

Once you both sign in there, please notify me, so I can remove your RSVP from this drive.

 

Thanks @Vineeth John Joseph @Neale Faulkner @Hennie Schoeman for the info and the confirmation.

Please buy any tire pressure gauge (the minimum) for deflating your tires to 15 PSI.

If you have radio (walkie-talkie) then please configure all 5 Carnity frequencies as listed in above tutorial. If not, I will hand you a spare radio for this drive.

If you have shovel, flag and basic first aid kit, please bring it with you but it's not mandatory for Absolute Newbie drive.

Please keep checking this space for more updates, prior to the drive especially on Thursday.

 

@farazcan and @Enoch Mbatiah waiting to hear from you now.

[Sreejith Sreenivasan]

@Gaurav thanks for the info. I have just signed up for the Sharjah drive and you can remove me from this list. Thanks.

[Craig Finlayson]

@Gaurav appreciate the note, but I’d prefer to do one more on this course if that is ok? I also have a friend (Neale) on this drive. 

[farazcan]

HI @Gaurav I have a 2007 Landcruise Prado 4L it has stock tow clamps and has been raised by 2 inches. I have a pressure guage but no radio. If its manadatory Ill get it before coming or will buy later. I have a first aid kit and a shovel but no flag.