COVID19 Compliant - Morning Intermediate Desert Drive - Al-Hathmah-Lisayli - Dubai - 21 Aug 2020

[Emmanuel]

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

 

MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions

 

MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: BAN POST

 

Two Way Radio Guidelines

• Every Off-roader 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.

 

Drive Details

Level:  Intermediate and above

When: 21 Aug 2020, Saturday

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

Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/W358fNc3VeoEdtmY6

Action Plan: Long range dunes, side sloping, ridge riding and crossing

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.

Please also make sure you have all the equipment required on board as an Intermediate.

THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A COMPRESSOR, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE. IF YOU ARRIVE AND HAVE NO COMPRESSOR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE. 

Approximate finish time: 09:00 AM

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 8 Intermediate drivers maximum. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM.
  • 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.
• Members that do not confirm the terms of the COVID requirements will be removed from the RSVP list.
• 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 below calendar:

 

[Emmanuel]

@Hardik Mody sorry but this is an intermediate level drive. Kindly sign out and join a newbie drive as per you off-road rank in Carnity.

[Febin Frederic]

@Emmanuel please avoid sabkhas,bushes enroute as much as we can.. 😁..not a fan of it. 

[Srikumar]

18 minutes ago, Febin Frederic said:

@Emmanuel please avoid sabkhas,bushes enroute as much as we can.. 😁..not a fan of it. 

@Febin Frederic once you reach Intermediate level there is no need not follow the exact tyre marks of the car in front of you. You can always go a bit left or bit right. 

[Gaurav]

33 minutes ago, Febin Frederic said:

@Emmanuel please avoid sabkhas,bushes enroute as much as we can.. 😁..not a fan of it. 

And sometimes, rather most of the times they are unavoidable to reach to the most YUMMIEST dunes.

You will learn to trade-off buddy when you drive 3 + 3 = 6 hours on tarmac for 3 hours on insane fun in Al Wagan or Al Qua. Only if AD plan to open border anytime soon.

[Asif Hussain]

2 hours ago, Febin Frederic said:

@Emmanuel please avoid sabkhas,bushes enroute as much as we can.. 😁..not a fan of it. 

Driving through sabkhas in between the drive is good for vehicle. Actually you make them breathe and smile.

[Emmanuel]

THIS DRIVE IS NOW CLOSED

See you tomorrow at 5 at our meeting point  @Kalahari, @Najeeb Mohammed, @Chaitanya D, @Rinelle Sanaani, @J J, @Febin Frederic, @Mels Wolf

Here is our convoy numbering :  

1. Emmanuel (white Xterra)
2. Kalahari (red Xterra)
3. Najeeb Mohammed (Grey FJ) 
4. Chaitanya D (white Xterra) 
5. Rinelle Sanaani (grey Wrangler) 
6. JJ (red Wrangler)
7. Febin Frederic (orange Wrangler)
8. Mels Wolf (Brown Pajero)

We will be using Carnity Radio channel 1

 

[Chaitanya D]

Super drive and a great way to explore on a weekend. Thanks @Emmanuel and the helpful @Mels Wolf. Well drive  everyone 👍

https://www.relive.cc/view/vPv4My9ZkRO

[Mels Wolf]

Great drive all! And was really impressed for @Kalahari his first piece of leading!!I’ve attached the gps track for the day! 
 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/q8xgk8qnily9sqo/Intermediate_Carnity_.gpx?dl=0
 

P.s sorry for the holdup, my co-driver had a blast  (he’s Saudi so this will haunt him forever  )

[Emmanuel]

Thank you everyone for this smooth drive. Everyone did very well! 
I’m not a big fan of numbers but it’s surprising that t you get only 17km/h for average speed? My gps shows 24-25.