COVID 19 Compliant - Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Solar Park - Dubai - 06 Nov 2020

[Gaurav]

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.

 

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

 

Drive Details

Level:  Newbie and Above (All Levels)

When: 06 Nov 2020, Friday.

Meeting time: 06:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/BYd56qA2tCUPTSCy9

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: Qudra Parking - Last Exit ADNOC

 

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.

 

PLEASE RSVP THE BELOW CALENDAR EVENT 

 

[sri ganesh]

Please add me to waiting list

[Arshad Roojee]

Add my name also on the waiting list please

[Manjinder Singh]

Dear all

 

I have to travel out and wont be able to join offroad drive this week.  Please cancel my spot.

 

Thanks

Manjinder singh

Happy drive 

[Gaurav]

@sri ganesh and @Arshad Roojee I have added you both for tomorrow morning Solar park newbie drive.

Please confirm, if you are still interested.

[sri ganesh]

Hi @Gaurav yes!

[Gaurav]

Please find your convoy positions for tomorrow drive:

1. Gaurav                    Silver Pajero
2. Archibald Jurdi        Jeep Wrangler TJ
3. Nathan Evans         2021_SUZUKI_JIMNY_GREY
4. Hardik Mody           Brown Montero'2019
5. belal hadi                Pajero 2009 (silver)
6. Badar Tariq             Pajero LWB
7. sri ganesh               2015 Pajero
8. GauravSoni            2014 pajero 3.8 grey LWB
9. Rahimdad               Brown Pathfinder
10. Aravind Padmaraju Nissan Xterra, 2014 - White
11. bassel el rafei         Toyota Land Cruiser
12. Arshad Roojee        2009 Jeep Wrangler - 2 door - Yellow
13. Krishnakumar          Prado 2015
14. Mahmoud Asar        2012 Wrangler Unlimited Sahara
15. Kaushal Prithwani    2019 Nissan Patrol Super Safari- 2 door

 

@Archibald Jurdi @Nathan Evans @Hardik Mody @belal hadi @Badar Tariq @sri ganesh @Gaurav Soni @Rahimdad @bassel el rafei @Arshad Roojee @Krishnakumar @Mahmoud Asar @Aravind Padmaraju @Kaushal Prithwani

 

We will be using Radio Chanel 1 - 446.006'25 for all drive communication.

 

MUST READ AND CLICK TOTALLY AGREE ON THE BELOW COVID19 PRECAUTIONS

 

Some important pointers:

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 fully charge your Radio and set to Carnity frequency, channel 1 - 446.006'25.

4) Please make sure you have a safety flag and know how to fix it firmly on your car.

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

 

In case of any emergency, you can contact me on 050 5258706.

 

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

[Gaurav]

1. Gaurav                    Silver Pajero
2. Archibald Jurdi        Jeep Wrangler TJ
3. Nathan Evans         2021_SUZUKI_JIMNY_GREY
4. belal hadi                Pajero 2009 (silver)
5. Badar Tariq             Pajero LWB
6. sri ganesh               2015 Pajero
7. GauravSoni            2014 pajero 3.8 grey LWB
8. Rahimdad               Brown Pathfinder
9. bassel el rafei         Toyota Land Cruiser
10. Krishnakumar          Prado 2015
11. Mahmoud Asar        2012 Wrangler Unlimited Sahara
12. Kaushal Prithwani    2019 Nissan Patrol Super Safari- 2 door

[Rahimdad]

After a long time my wife decided to accompany me for this drive. Arriving just ahead of time it was a wonderful feeling to see everyone arriving on time. It was time to deflate and get the flags up. A lot of patience is required with newbies having radio and flag issues although we have tried our best through the forum to present opportunities for everyone to be prepared, but seems people don't enjoy going through instructions which are crucial to save time and have more driving opportunity. I feel bad for those drivers who take the pain to be prepared but have to wait for these individuals to get the drive under way.

So a bit delayed start but we were on our way for a great drove thanks to @Gaurav bhai pace choice of dunes we just glided through for most of the drive with only a few refusals. The best part was drivers did stay calm and follow instructions well to not dig themselves deep and manage the refusals on their own.

I was really impressed with @Archibald Jurdi who did really well in the second lead. @Nathan Evans did amazingly well with the Suzuki Jimny. @belal hadi please get your flag and radio sorted as these are safety issues and hope to catch you on time next week onwards. @Badar Tariq and his Pajero managed the drive well with ease. @sri ganesh with his Pajero reiterated that these vehicles can perform well with a clam head behind the wheels.

Continuing with @Gaurav Soni who seemed in good control for the entire drive and had some good questions at the end of the drive. @bassel el rafei did amazingly well with his Land Cruiser. @Krishnakumar in his Prado seemed a bit hesitant. You need to trust yourself and your Prado and follow the car in front of you. @Mahmoud Asar was totally capable and handled the terrain with no issues. Special thanks to @Kaushal Prithwani for keeping us informed regarding the convoy progress from the sweep position. Well done. Looking forward to many more drives with this bunch.

[Ahab Shamaa]

Sounds like a great drive @Rahimdad. My absolute newbie drive was with @Gaurav, and I can attest to his wealth of knowledge, cool headedness and infinite patience with newbies like myself 😀

@Kaushal Prithwani, you are the man! Always ready to help with an amazing sense of responsibility. Looking forward to more drives with you guys in the future!

See you soon!