COVID19 Compliant - Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Al Khatim - Abu Dhabi - 06 Nov 2020

[Willie]

Good day

I have  Pajero 3.8 SWB, 2016.

All tow hooks in good order.

I dont have any offroad experience.

Thanks

[Willie]

Hi Asif

 

I drive Pajero SWB 3.8, 2016.My front and rear tow points are in good order.

i have played a little bit in the sand but nothing major.

Thanks

[Syed Hussain]

Hi @Asif Hussain I have joined newly to the club, I drive Lexus GX460, and will be driving first time off road. please can you add me if you have watsapp group 

[Asif Hussain]

@Syed Hussain welcome to Carnity Offroad Club. You can join WhatsApp notification group by clicking on below link. This WhatsApp group is strictly limited to drive notifications and critical announcements only. 

https://chat.whatsapp.com/K6wbcxWDUI9KjN57vlVXXD

 

[syed salman raza]

 

[Gaurav]

@bassel el rafei please confirm that you are joining tomorrow morning newbie drive in Abu Dhabi (this one) or in Solar park (my drive). As you have signed up in two places at the same time.

Kindly select one, so that we can free up the space from another drive. Thanks

[bassel el rafei]

by misatke i joined this one , i will cancel it 

 

 

[Asif Hussain]

Welcome to CARNITY offroad Club @Anoop joseph

Kindly reply with a small introduction:

• Which 4x4 are you driving ?
• Any prior offroading experience ?
• Does the vehicle have front and back towpoints and are they in perfect condition ?

As a perfect preparation for your first drive with us, please go through the Absolute Newbie Briefing video posted below:

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

For your first drive, please bring a tire pressure gauge and a deflator so you can deflate your tires. These are readily available in ACE, Speedex, AdventureHQ, or even at any fuel station, tire shops and hardware shops near you.

If you do have already other offroad gear such as a flag, radio, shovel, or others, please bring it along as well.

[Anoop joseph]

On 10/31/2020 at 9:32 PM, Asif Hussain said:

Join us to explore Al Khatim Desert in Abu Dhabi

And learn the art of off-roading 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)

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 off-roading 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 off-roading it is better to drive alone first to avoid any distractions.

Learn More About: Carnity Off-road Club

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.

 

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

 

 

Drive Details

Level:  Newbie and Above (All Levels)

When:  6 Nov 2020, Friday

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

Meeting Point: - Al Khatim Abu Dhabi -https://maps.app.goo.gl/1VfvuYpJTRtwPAyt6

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:  Al Haffar - ADNOC Station

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 6PM.
  • 1 Lead Marshal + 1-2 Senior Members + 10 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 BELOW CALENDAR EVENT 

 

Hi Asif

This is Anoop and I have just registered for the drive tomorrow.

[Asif Hussain]

Drive RSVP is Closed Now

Convey Positioning:

Asif Hussain	Xterra	Lead
Xavier Treasurer	Xterra	2nd
mikaeel shaik	MG RX8	3rd
Ruan van den Heever	Wrangler	3rd
Jaap	Xterra	4th
Syed Hussain	GX460	5th
Srijith Gangadharan	Pajero	6th
Anoop Loseph	Pajero	7th
Willie	Pajero SWB	8th
Firhan Alias	RAM	9th
Ismaeel Jabaar	Pajero	10th
Pancho	Wrangler	Sweep

Some pointers:

@Ruan van den Heever @Jaap @Syed Hussain @Anoop joseph @Willie @Firhan Alias 

1) Please watch the Newbie Video Briefing in case you have not done it before.

2) Please go through the COVID regulations and abide by them during the drive.

3) Please bring a tyre deflator and pressure gauge. If you have more offroad gears you are of course welcome to bring them.

4) Please be on time or a bit before time so we can assist you in deflating the tyres where needed.

5) Make sure your front and back tow points are in perfect condition. We will need them to recover you safely.

In emergency cases, you can contact me on 0506990411

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

 

MUST READ AND CLICK TOTALLY AGREE 

ON THE BELOW COVID19 PRECAUTIONS TOPIC