COVID 19 Compliant - Morning Fewbie Desert Drive - Bab al Shams Loop - Dubai - 4 Sep 2020

[Ale Vallecchi]

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 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.

 

Drive Details

Level:  Fewbie and Above

When:  4 September 2020, Friday.

Meeting time: 5:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Action Plan: Long range, white sand dunes, with mud formations and sparse trees. Practice in higher side sloping, principles of ridge riding and crossing, possible controlled driving over technical dunes, overall faster pace.

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/icdeHRxXhk44yBg2A

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: 09:30 AM

THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. WE WILL STARTING AND ENDING THE DRIVE AT THE SAME POINT, WHICH IS NOT CLOSE TO AN AIR LINE. 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. 

 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 10 Fewbie and above drivers. 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.
• 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 BELOW CALENDAR

 

[Mukundan Nair]

Hi Ale

Please add me to waiting list

 

regards

 

Mukundan

Edited August 30, 2020 by Mukundan Nair

[Mukundan Nair]

Hi Ale

 

Please cancel my above request, found a slot with Jeepie at the same time.

Thanks 

Mukundan

Edited August 30, 2020 by Mukundan Nair

[Ale Vallecchi]

Dear Carnity Desarnauts.

Thank you for signing up in record time for the drive (1 minute it's all it took). Allow me to reward your trust by previewing the drive's main characteristics. 

The Bab al Shams area (nicknamed because of its proximity to the well known resort) loosely refers to the South-Western section of the Qudra basin. The terrain here is made of fine white sand dunes, rather long and apart from each other. They are mostly lined up in a North to South direction, and are gathered in groups separated by either sabkhas or tighter technical dunes. We will be looking to make a loop that will take us to the more northern, higher and closer dunes, where we may also encounter also a bit of low vegetation, then in a southern direction, toward an area where the sand is sometimes dotted with low, crooked mud formations, and lonely acacia trees. Sabkhas will be our way in and out of these dunes, with some technical areas also to be crossed.

As Fewbies, you'll be expected to execute higher side sloping, easier ridge riding and ridge crossing, show good control of your car in tighter technical dunes, and to conduct the drive at a faster pace (while keeping full control of your vehicle), compared to the Newbie excursions. We will have the opportunity to practice all of the above skills, following a detailed briefing toward the beginning of the drive, and under supervision, so that each off-roader will have the opportunity to feel more comfortable, and improve throughout the day.

@Biju Abdul, @Jolly Abraham, @luwaimn, @Tero Vallas, @Heisem, @Lisa Pemberton, @David Ortells, @Mehmet Volga, @Islam Soliman, @Yousef Alimadadi thanks again for joining (and @Brette, thank you for managing).

Please remember to read and acknowledge the information regarding the Covid-19 rules we have put in place to insure a drive which is compliant with the current (and still valid) legal requirements. Not acknowledging these guidelines by clicking on the "Totally Agree" emoticon will lead to the driver's exclusion from the drive.

We'll be in touch toward the end of the week, for more information and instructions. 

[Ale Vallecchi]

4 hours ago, Mukundan Nair said:

Hi Ale

 

Please cancel my above request, found a slot with Jeepie at the same time.

Thanks 

Mukundan

Thanks for the information @Mukundan Nair. Enjoy your drive with Jeepie. See you next time. 

[Ale Vallecchi]

 

12 hours ago, Ale Vallecchi said:

Dear Carnity Desarnauts.

Thank you for signing up in record time for the drive (1 minute it's all it took). Allow me to reward your trust by previewing the drive's main characteristics. 

The Bab al Shams area (nicknamed because of its proximity to the well known resort) loosely refers to the South-Western section of the Qudra basin. The terrain here is made of fine white sand dunes, rather long and apart from each other. They are mostly lined up in a North to South direction, and are gathered in groups separated by either sabkhas or tighter technical dunes. We will be looking to make a loop that will take us to the more northern, higher and closer dunes, where we may also encounter also a bit of low vegetation, then in a southern direction, toward an area where the sand is sometimes dotted with low, crooked mud formations, and lonely acacia trees. Sabkhas will be our way in and out of these dunes, with some technical areas also to be crossed.

As Fewbies, you'll be expected to execute higher side sloping, easier ridge riding and ridge crossing, show good control of your car in tighter technical dunes, and to conduct the drive at a faster pace (while keeping full control of your vehicle), compared to the Newbie excursions. We will have the opportunity to practice all of the above skills, following a detailed briefing toward the beginning of the drive, and under supervision, so that each off-roader will have the opportunity to feel more comfortable, and improve throughout the day.

@Biju Abdul, @Jolly Abraham, @luwaimn, @Tero Vallas, @Heisem, @Lisa Pemberton, @David Ortells, @Mehmet Volga, @Islam Soliman, @Yousef Alimadadi thanks again for joining (and @Brette, thank you for managing).

Please remember to read and acknowledge the information regarding the Covid-19 rules we have put in place to insure a drive which is compliant with the current (and still valid) legal requirements. Not acknowledging these guidelines by clicking on the "Totally Agree" emoticon will lead to the driver's exclusion from the drive.

We'll be in touch toward the end of the week, for more information and instructions. 

Just to clarify to all members on this drive.

Leaders have been instructed by Carnity to request that ALL DRIVERS ACKNOWLEDGE, ON ALL DRIVES, THE COVID-19 RULES, ONCE AGAIN. This is due to few, but regretful, situations, where members ignored the safety rules put in place by the Club to comply with the Government's laws still being enforced with matters of congregations, social distancing, etc. These incidents put Carnity, as event organizer, in the potential position to be prosecuted, and heavily fined, for breaching such laws. This may happen not only in the unfortunate case that one member, or guest, be found positive following a drive, but also through monitoring of the internet, in case pictures were posted on the Club's or personal social media, showing the disrespect of current laws (keeping the distance of 2 meters, wearing masks, gathering of not more than 10 people, etc.). It will be the care of leaders to allow drivers and passengers outside the cars, when possible or needed, according to current laws.

So please, refresh your acknowledgment of Covid rules before 9:00 PM this Thursday, by clicking once again on the "Totally Agree" icon. The latest date of the acknowledgment will appear next to your name and the "Totally Agree" icon. Failing to do so will imply the removal of the non-compliant member from this drive.

Thank you very much for understanding the situation, and complying with our simple request. 

Edited August 31, 2020 by Ale Vallecchi

[David Ortells]

Ale , unfortunately something come up and I have to pull out of this week drives ,so let the next one on the waiting list to go for it. 

[Tero Vallas]

Hello @Ale Vallecchi !

I must cancel my drive from this weekend, sorry about this.... !

[Ale Vallecchi]

4 hours ago, Tero Vallas said:

Hello @Ale Vallecchi !

I must cancel my drive from this weekend, sorry about this.... !

Hello @Tero Vallas. Noted. Thanks a lot, and see you soon. 

12 hours ago, David Ortells said:

Ale , unfortunately something come up and I have to pull out of this week drives ,so let the next one on the waiting list to go for it. 

@David Ortells thanks for letting me know. See you next time. 

[Ale Vallecchi]

Dear Desertnauts

In preparation for tomorrow's drive, find below the convoy order

@Jolly Abraham will drive in Second Lead

@Islam Soliman will take #3

@Lisa Pemberton in at #4

@luwaimn will be in position #5

@Brette will Center Forward the convoy

@Yousef Alimadadi will follow at #7

@Mehmet Volga will occupy spot #8

@Heisem will drive at #9

@Biju Abdul will sweep the convoy

Be advised that the meeting and deflation point is along a dirt track, turning right on the Road from Bab al Shams, approximately 1 Km in. You may refill at Al Qudra Parking lot ADNOC's station, then take the road toward Bab al Shams. We will meet a little later than in past drives, at 5:30 AM SHARP: the goal is to deflate quickly, have a briefing and depart as swiftly as possible. Once on site, please tune into Carnity Channel 4 (446.081). 

Make sure all of you have a good shovel (not a "spoon"), recovery rope and soft shackles (metal ones are quite dangerous), a compressor (as we plan to exit e few Km from the nearest station), and most of all front and back tow points in good conditions. 

See you all tomorrow just before dawn. Have a nice Thursday evening.