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COVID19 Compliant - Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Sweihan - Abu Dhabi - 23 Oct 2020


Srikumar

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Join us to explore Sweihan Desert in Abu Dhabi

And learn the art of offroading in a versatile playground for your first off-road adventure.

You will learn to self-drive your vehicle 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 vehicles having

  • 8-10 inches of ground clearance and (MANDATORY)
  • Front and rear tow hooks (MANDATORY)

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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 vehicle modifications.

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

 

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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

 

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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: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

 
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Drive Details

Level:  Newbie and Above (All Levels)

When:  23 Oct 2020, Friday.

Meeting time: 6:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point:  - Sweihan - https://goo.gl/maps/4W2whRQYWdzC4amh6

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: 10:00 AM

End Point: Sweihan ADNOC Station

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

  • Limited to 15 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM.
    • 1 Lead Marshal + 1-2 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.

 

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PLEASE RSVP ON THE BELOW CALENDAR EVENT

 

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I am interested to join sweihan drive 23 rd oct 2020. Missed 16th oct drive in al khatim due to abs failure on previous day. Have experience of 7 drives , 5 with Oasis . Please approve me to join. Own a Pajero 2011 3.5 , lifted 1.5 inch with skid plates and off-road shocks, radio , flag and recovery rope. 

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On 10/17/2020 at 11:35 PM, Srijith Gangadharan said:

I am interested to join sweihan drive 23 rd oct 2020. Missed 16th oct drive in al khatim due to abs failure on previous day. Have experience of 7 drives , 5 with Oasis . Please approve me to join. Own a Pajero 2011 3.5 , lifted 1.5 inch with skid plates and off-road shocks, radio , flag and recovery rope. 

Could you please confirm whether I can join the drive? I am waiting for a positive response. 

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11 minutes ago, Srijith Gangadharan said:

Could you please confirm whether I can join the drive? I am waiting for a positive response. 

Hi @Srijith Gangadharan yes you can sign up for the drive. When you had asked the last time, the drive was not live yet. See you on Friday

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29 minutes ago, Tamas Hoffmann said:

Hi Sri 

Do we need to do pcr or laser test for this drive? 

Thank you 

Hi Tamas,

Yes you will have to do the DPI (Laser) or PCR test 48 hours prior to entering Abu Dhabi. Even if you dont have an appointment you can do the DPI test at Sharjah Shooting Club (there is a separate line which takes a bit longer) or you can goto the DPI Center at Ghantoot direct on Friday morning. Due to the zero rush in the wee hours of the morning they generally donot ask for the appointment and you can walk in. I have been there a couple of times in the morning with no appointment and was able to go through, but cant confirm the same every time.

The entire procedure along with the various centers are mentioned in the below topic

 

 

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16 minutes ago, Srikumar said:

Hi Tamas,

Yes you will have to do the DPI (Laser) or PCR test 48 hours prior to entering Abu Dhabi. Even if you dont have an appointment you can do the DPI test at Sharjah Shooting Club (there is a separate line which takes a bit longer) or you can goto the DPI Center at Ghantoot direct on Friday morning. Due to the zero rush in the wee hours of the morning they generally donot ask for the appointment and you can walk in. I have been there a couple of times in the morning with no appointment and was able to go through, but cant confirm the same every time.

The entire procedure along with the various centers are mentioned in the below topic

 

 

Thank you Sri 

I'll book appointment for the DPI 

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